Welcome to 100 Things I Wish I'd Known About Being Gluten Free.

In the second episode, Coeliac UK ambassador Becky Excell and broadcaster Aimee Vivian sit down to chat about a really important topic - how to help someone with coeliac disease and specifically how to navigate the emotional side of living gluten free.

Living with coeliac disease can significantly impact someone’s mental health, leading to a wide range of emotions - from feeling embarrassed and anxious at social gatherings where food is involved to feeling frustrated by comments or questions that you receive from others who don't understand the condition.

Becky and Aimee share some situations they have been in previously and highlight how it helped them or didn’t help them (!) at the time, in the hope that you can learn how to navigate similar situations in the future, whether you have coeliac disease yourself or know someone who does.

Coeliac UK is here for you. If you need help or support on anything relating to coeliac disease and the gluten free diet, please visit coeliac.org.uk for more information. You can also follow us on social media:

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Welcome to 100 Things I Wish I'd Known About Being Gluten Free - a podcast brought to you by Coeliac UK.

In the pilot episode, our Chief Executive Hilary Croft chats with our hosts, Becky Excell and Aimee Vivian to talk about living well gluten free over the Christmas period. 

Becky has been living gluten free since 2013 and is a best selling author, blogger and food writer, who Nigella calls the ‘Queen of gluten free’. 

Aimee was diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2015 and is a radio and TV presenter currently hosting the afternoon show on Capital Radio. 

Both Aimee and Becky share their plans for the festive season and talk about the biggest challenges they have faced at Christmas, including some top tips on how to navigate the season safely, whether you’re eating out for a work Christmas party or being hosted by friends or family.

Hilary, Becky and Aimee also share their wishes for Christmas and for the future for those living gluten free.

If you are affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode, please visit coeliac.org.uk for support and information regarding living well gluten free. You can also follow us on social:

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Welcome to 100 Things I Wish I'd Known About Being Gluten Free - a podcast brought to you by Coeliac UK.

Coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues when you eat gluten. Coeliac disease is not an allergy or food intolerance, and the only treatment is a strict gluten free diet for life. The condition affects 1 in 100 people in the UK, but only 36% of them are diagnosed, leaving an estimated 500,000 living with unexplained symptoms.

In this podcast series, we'll explore a vast array of topics related to living well gluten free. From getting a diagnosis to the latest advancements in medical research, dining out safely, managing the gluten free diet, travelling abroad, and so much more. Our aim is to bring you valuable insights, inspiring stories, and expert advice to help you navigate living gluten free with confidence.

Our hosts will be Becky Excell and Aimee Vivian, who are both extremely passionate about raising awareness of coeliac disease and other gluten related conditions.

So, whether you've recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease, have a friend, family or loved one who has the condition, or you're just interested in learning more about gluten free living, this podcast is for you.

Coeliac UK is a charity supporting those who need to live gluten free and our aim is to provide trustworthy advice and support, fund critical research into coeliac disease, work with healthcare professionals to improve diagnosis and fight for better availability of gluten free food, so that one day, no one’s life will be limited by gluten. You can find more information on our website at www.coeliac.org.uk or follow us on social:

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