Living with coeliacs - my story so far
16th December 2015: This was when it all began... I went to the doctors after feeling faint and almost passing out at least 2 times each day. They couldn't tell what was wrong through a physical examination, so I was sent for some blood tests. The results came back saying that I had anaemia, so they then referred me to the children's centre. 30th March 2016: I went to the children's centre where they tested me for coeliac disease. They presumed I have coeliac disease because my nan and 2 of my aunties also have it. They then sent me for more blood tests to test if I have coeliac disease. 22nd April 2016: The results... They were showing up that I have coeliac disease. This is when it all began, following the gluten free diet. The gluten free diet means I can't have wheat, rye, barley and oats. So I thought I would share a few tips and tricks with you: Don't swap ingredients containing gluten free alternatives in a recipe that isn't aime...