GF Dietetics

GF Dietetics Coeliac disease + gut health dietitian 🍏
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29/04/2026

No shade to the Facebook group girlies, we’ve all been there 😅

But to be real for a moment, there is genuinely no substitute for someone who specialises in exactly this.

Your questions deserve real answers, not 47 conflicting opinions 🥴

Most of my coeliac clients come to me already gluten free — and still struggling 😔

Not because they’re doing it wrong, but because the information they’ve been given or found online is either outdated, overly cautious, or just... incomplete 🤷🏽‍♀️

🔎 Trace gluten thresholds.

🥣 Oats — the real story.

📝 Label reading that actually makes sense.

This ⬆️⬆️⬆️ is the stuff that doesn’t come up through a google search, a Facebook group or a chatGPT response.

When clients finally get the full picture, the change isn’t just in their symptoms. It’s in their confidence. Their social life. Their relationship with food 🙏

That’s why I love this work the most 🩷

Are you travelling to Italy 🔜 ?? Maybe you’re hesitant to explore the supermarkets or convenience stores because you’re ...
22/04/2026

Are you travelling to Italy 🔜 ?? Maybe you’re hesitant to explore the supermarkets or convenience stores because you’re unsure how to interpret the food labels? 😵‍💫

Here is your 5-second label 🏷️ check 🔎every coeliac needs in Italy 💚🤍❤️

One of the most empowering things you can do when travelling (or living) abroad 🗺️ with coeliac disease is learning how to confidently read labels.

Italy 🇮🇹 is one of the easiest to navigate countries in Europe for coeliacs — but understanding key terminology makes all the difference 🌟

Allergen labelling laws in Italy are similar to Australia in that they are strictly regulated.

Per esempio…

🙏 if a product says ‘senza glutine’, you can trust it

🙏 all allergens (including gluten) must be highlighted in bold within the ingredient list

Managing coeliac disease isn’t about fear or feeling restricted — it’s about knowing what to look for.

Remember 💡

✔️ “Senza Glutine” = GLUTEN FREE

✔️ Look for the Spiga Barrata certification (red crossed wheat symbol)

✔️ Scan bolded allergens in the ingredients list if you can’t see senza glutine or the Spiga Barrata symbol

✔️ Never assume something is safe just because it’s sitting in the gluten free section - check the label first!

⚠️ Aussie coeliacs — heads up on oats! 🥣 In Europe, contamination-free oats (avena) can legally be labelled gluten free / senza glutine. This is different to Australia, where no oats are classified as gluten free due to avenin — a gluten-like protein that triggers a reaction in around 10% of people with coeliac disease. If you haven’t yet completed a medically supervised oats challenge, check the ingredient list for ‘avena’ and avoid products containing it to be safe.

Save this for your next Italy trip 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
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29/03/2026

Italy is one of the most coeliac aware countries I’ve travelled to so far 🌏🙏

But awareness doesn’t replace planning or preparation..

After living here for the past five months, as a dietitian also living with coeliac, here’s what I have learned actually matters 👇⛳️

🇮🇹 Asking clearly and confidently (English is fine)
→ don’t be tempted to downplay it - I see you coeliacs who don’t like to be a burden or make a fuss but remember YOU matter 🙏

🇮🇹 Download 📲 gluten free apps before you arrive
→ e.g. Find Me Gluten Free or Gluto (specific to Italy)
→ make a short list of places near where you’re staying in advance

🇮🇹 In supermarkets 🛒 pauseee to read labels properly
→ even if it’s sitting in a “gluten free” section (side note - I’ll be sharing a gluten free Italy label guide soon!!)

🇮🇹 Always carry backup snacks 🥨🥜🍪
→ this has saved me more times than I can count 😅

🇮🇹 If you’re brave, learn a few key phrases goes a mile - i.e. I’m coeliac “Sono celiaco” (male) / “Sono celiaca” (female)
→ pronounced chel-EE-ah-ko / cheh-LEE-ah-kah

Comunque, living in Italy has reaffirmed something I tell my clients often…

Coeliac disease doesn’t mean you can no longer travel. It just means you have a to travel a little more strategically, with a little more mindfulness and forward planning 🗒️😌

And honestly? Italy is 1000% doable with coeliac disease, and 2000% worth it 🙏😋



If you’re heading to Italy soon, save 💾 this for later ✨

19/02/2026

Before moving to Italy, I wasn’t 100% sure how I would go being gluten free with coeliac disease..

Even while knowing that Italy has one of the highest ⬆️ rates of coeliac disease in the world 🌏

Now I can say, that the awareness shows!

I’ve been genuinely surprised by:

- Clearly labelled menus
- Confident waitstaff
- Dedicated gluten free bakeries
- Affordable supermarket options
- Even gluten free snacks on trains

But living here long-term has also highlighted something important 📍

Availability doesn’t mean complacency.

There are still:

– Label checks
– Cross-contamination considerations
– Cultural traditions centered around gluten
– Nutritional gaps in many packaged options

Living with coeliac disease abroad (or in your home country!) isn’t about perfection.

It’s about preparation, confidence and asking questions (even if it may not always be in your own language!).

If you feel overwhelmed navigating gluten free food — whether travelling or at home — this is exactly how I can support you through working together 1:1

Because coeliac disease doesn’t have to shrink your world ✨🙏

Save 📍this if Italy is on your travel list 🇮🇹🍨

13/01/2026

There can be so much fear, misinformation and overwhelm in the coeliac space… but that’s not safe or effective healthcare.

As a coeliac dietitian, my job is to support you with accurate, practical and individualised nutrition education, strategies and counselling (without scaring you away from food or life!!)

Coeliac care should make you feel safer, calmer and more confident 🙏🏼

And of course more energised, nourished and actually healthier!

How is it already January??!! 🙈 If you are feeling that now in the new year, you are wanting to feel clearer and more supported with your coeliac nutrition, then follow or get in touch for evidence-based care ☺️ without the fear 💛

Still not feeling better despite going gluten free after your coeliac diagnosis?!! ‼️⚠️Whether you’re newly diagnosed or...
07/08/2025

Still not feeling better despite going gluten free after your coeliac diagnosis?!! ‼️⚠️

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or still not feeling quite right, you’re not the only one ❤️‍🩹

It might be time ⏰ to work with a coeliac + gut health dietitian 🤝❤️‍🔥

👉 Swipe to see the signs—and how I can help 🫶

From settling gut symptoms to reading labels with confidence, you don’t need to go it alone!

Ready to get started? 💚🚦
🔗 Book a consult via the link in bio
📓 Download my Getting Started Gluten Free eBook
👩🏽‍💻 Learn more at http://gfdietetics.com.au

This is by no means a sponsored post.Why then? Because finding decent gluten free products can feel like a whole lot of ...
06/08/2025

This is by no means a sponsored post.

Why then?

Because finding decent gluten free products can feel like a whole lot of trial and error at times. 🧐🥳🫠

As a dietitian who both lives with coeliac disease and specialises in coeliac disease - sometimes I just want to share my love and passion for yummy gluten free food! 🍜🫶

Swipe 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 to see some of my most recent gluten free supermarket finds! 🛒

Have you tried any of these?

Or found something new I should add to my list? 📝

Drop your recommendations in the comments!

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Excited to be speaking on the education stage for the very first time at this years Gluten Free Expo in Perth! 🎉If you a...
05/06/2025

Excited to be speaking on the education stage for the very first time at this years Gluten Free Expo in Perth! 🎉

If you are passing by on the Sunday, come along at 10am, as I will be speaking 🎤 on all things gut health 🥑, microbiome 🦠 and how to optimise your nutrition on a gluten free diet 🥯✨

If you had told me 6 years ago when I got my coeliac diagnosis (while at the same time I only had a year left of my Mast...
03/04/2025

If you had told me 6 years ago when I got my coeliac diagnosis (while at the same time I only had a year left of my Masters in Dietetics), that I would NOW be the person who helps others navigate their coeliac diagnosis, IBS and gut health, I would’ve never believed it. 🫢

Career wise, I always saw myself working in public health and policy (not one on one in clinic with patients).

At the beginning of my coeliac diagnosis, I felt inadequate.

Here I was, a student dietitian (with only a year from being a fully qualified dietitian), with newly diagnosed coeliac disease. I felt like I should be all over it.

Even knowing all the science, it wasn’t always easy to apply it to my own life. There were many moments when I questioned if I was doing it right, and sometimes, it felt like my own body was working against me.

From grocery shopping, to preparing food at home in a shared kitchen with my housemates, to eating out. I often felt like I was second guessing myself.

I realised I needed to swallow my pride and reach out for help. 🆘

So I went to see a dietitian who specialised in coeliac disease (who also delivered our lecture on Coeliac Disease at uni!)

Over time, I learned to listen to my body more closely, adjust my diet with intention, and, most importantly, BE KIND 🙏 to myself when I slip up.

And now, years later, I have found myself working as a dietitian helping people with both coeliac disease and IBS, while living with both conditions myself - an extremely fulfilling path I am grateful to have gone down. 💫

If you’re struggling with your own journey—whether it’s coeliac disease, IBS (or both at the same time) —know you are not alone. I see you. I’ve been there (and I AM still there).

If you feel like you need support for your coeliac or IBS journey (or both) you know how to reach out. 💛

What did you think when you first heard the words “You have coeliac disease” ? Maybe you felt overwhelmed, scared, or un...
31/03/2025

What did you think when you first heard the words “You have coeliac disease” ?

Maybe you felt overwhelmed, scared, or uncertain about what your future will look like when first hearing about your diagnosis.

Let’s be real, the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle for coeliac disease can come with its fair share of emotional and mental challenges.

But 💡 your beliefs—about yourself, your health, and your future—play a HUGE role in how you navigate this journey 🛣️

It’s very normal to feel scared or frustrated in the beginning, but remember: your mindset is powerful 💫

You can thrive with coeliac disease—you just need the right tools, support and outlook. 💛

If you’re struggling with the mental load of a coeliac diagnosis, I’m here to help you navigate this with knowledge, confidence, and support!

Professional psychologist support may also be needed as you cope with the adjustment and health anxiety that comes with adapting to living with coeliac disease.

Did this post resonate? Know someone who might benefit from seeing this? If so go on and hit that paper plane button ✈️

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics 🔎 both essential for gut health! 🌿🦠✨ Prebiotics offer health benefits including: - Improving d...
25/02/2025

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics 🔎 both essential for gut health! 🌿🦠

✨ Prebiotics offer health benefits including:

- Improving digestive function and bowel regularity
- Supporting your body’s natural defenses
- Improving mineral absorption
- Helping regulate your appetite, energy balance, and blood sugar metabolism

🔎 Where to find prebiotics?

- Fiber-rich foods like onions, garlic, unripe bananas, chicory root, and artichokes.
- Foods with added prebiotics (like certain yogurts, cereals, breads, and drinks)

- Note 📝 Prebiotics can be high in FODMAPs, so be mindful if you have IBS! You may like to speak to a specialist gut health dietitian like myself to work out how to increase your prebiotic fibre without flaring your gut symptoms!

✨ Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria that support your health in several ways, including:

- Supporting your immune system
- Keeping harmful microorganisms in check
- Producing vitamins and improving nutrient absorption

Specific Probiotic strains can also help:
- Reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and infectious diarrhea
- Relieve IBS symptoms, reduce bloating, and improve bowel regularity
- Decrease the risk of common infections (like respiratory, gut, and vaginal infections)
- There are even new strains out which have evidence for improving blood cholesterol levels

🔎 Where to find probiotics?

- Foods like yogurt, kefir, and fermented veggies.
- Probiotic supplements - must choose the correct strain and dose with evidence for your specific health goals🧘‍♀️💊

Bottom Line ⬇️

🌾 For optimal gut health, include a balance of both prebiotics and probiotics in your diet.

✍🏼If you need help figuring out how to include them (especially if you have IBS without irritating your gut) or need help to choose a suitable probiotic - reach out to a gut health dietitian (like me!) for personalized guidance! 💚

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