A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 206

Today you’ll hear from a coeliac disease specialist dietitian who’ll share so much knowledge and help break down some common myths and misconceptions around coeliac disease and following a gluten free diet. She’ll also share why she’s set up a fully bulk-billed practise to help the gluten free community even more…

My guest on today’s episode is accredited practising coeliac disease specialist dietitian and founder of The Gut Health Group, Nicole Marie. We’ll talk about common questions from her coeliac disease clients, getting enough fibre when following a gluten free diet, pre and probiotics, supplementation and much more.

What we’ll cover:
* Nicole’s role as a coeliac disease specialist dietitian and how she came to work in this area
* Nicole’s IBS journey
* Nicole’s friend being diagnosed with coeliac disease when she was in dietitian training and the lack of guidance this friend had 
* The process and steps of booking in with a specialist coeliac disease dietitian
* Conditions covered under chronic disease management plan 
* IBS, SIBO and management and treatment for both
* What to do if coeliac disease antibodies aren’t going down you’re strictly gluten free
* Weight gain and weight loss before, during and following a coeliac disease diagnosis
* Essential role of fibre in our diets and our gut microbiome and why it is often lacking in gluten free foods
* Understanding label reading and naturally gluten free foods
* Prebiotics and probiotics feeding our gut microbiome
* Example a good amount of servings of fibre as part of a gluten free diet
* Importance of slowly incorporating fibre over time
* Nicole’s food-first approach
* Supplementation as part of a gluten free diet
* Breaking down trends within the supplementation industry as part of a gluten free diet
* When to use supplements as part of a gluten free diet 
* Approaching booking in with a dietitian as an adult versus a child
* The complexities and confusion of label reading and advisory statements (‘contains’ and ‘may contain’) when living with coeliac disease
* How to connect with Nicole Marie

Links
Download FREE digital resource: Living Well With Coeliac Disease by The Gut Health Group

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https://www.guthealthgroup.com/

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This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. 

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