Special Diets

If you are one of the many lucky people who do not need to avoid gluten or lactose, or are even unaware to an intolerance to these particular foods, there is a strong trend suggesting that avoiding gluten and lactose foods is now entering the mainstream as a healthier option which can help with one's digestive system.

Sticking religiously to our principles of using only natural ingredients, and baking everything from scratch, we produce a range of gluten free products which stand out by virtue of their taste and quality. As an added bonus, our whole product offering is wheat free, dairy free and as such suitable for vegetarians, with some lines suitable for vegans too.

All our products are fully endorsed by our first class clinical nutritionist Cristina Howard. Cristina has over 15 years of expertise in the field of nutrigenomics and applied clinical nutrition and runs her own private practice in Wigmore Street, London.

What is Coeliac disease?

Coeliac disease, also known as celiac disease, is a condition of the small intestine, by which a protein, called gluten, damages the small intestine, impairing the absorption of food. Gluten is found in the cereal grains wheat, barley, rye and oats which are often used to make foods such as bread, pasta and biscuits. The small intestine recovers and returns to normal when gluten is withdrawn from the diet. The incidence of coeliac disease in the UK is now believed to be 1 in 100, although it is thought that at least 60% are undiagnosed. More information on the symptoms and methods of diagnosis can be found on the Coeliac UK website here.

Coeliac Disease & Lactose Intolerance

If you have Coeliac disease, you are more likely to also develop lactose intolerance as the damage to your digestive system caused by gluten may also make it difficult for you to digest lactose.

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose is the sugar found in milk, which can commonly cause digestive problems. These problems occur when the body is unable to produce enough of the lactase enzyme in the digestive tract and without this enzyme the lactose cannot be digested properly.

Lactose is present in many things you wouldn’t expect including crisps, biscuits, crackers, fruit bars, pasta mixes, iced tea and also some coatings on oral medicines.