Gluten free recipes

Do you need gluten free recipes for yourself and your family? We have a variety of recipes to make meal times better for you and yours. Many people are jumping on the gluten free bandwagon, and we fully support you making the right choices for yourself and your family.

But if you are unsure about what gluten is, and why it is something that may be bad for your family we wanted to share with you a bit more about it and of course, some tasty gluten free recipes, too!

What is gluten?

Gluten is made up of two proteins that are found in grains; glutenin and gliadin. These proteins, when mixed with water, form a sticky network that gives dough its glue like consistency. Hence the name, gluten. This glue like texture is what allows us to enjoy a chewy loaf of bread. This also allows the dough to rise.

Why is gluten bad for us?

Gluten can cause digestive discomfort. Aside from the discomfort, such as;

• Tiredness,
• Stomach pain,
• Bloating, and,
• Diarrhea.

Gluten intolerance can also be a sign of something more serious like coeliac disease.

There is so much information out there about gluten and the adverse effects, but as always, we recommend checking with your GP and consulting a professional as coeliac disease can be quite serious for your children (and adults, too).

If you are new at following a gluten free diet for yourself and your family, or have been gluten free for years you can find good gluten free recipes to make your meal times simple and easy.