In this episode, we Chew the Fat with Shari Reeves, the "Coeliac Dietician". We discover:-What coeliac disease actually is, and how it is diagnosed-The difference between being a coeliac and being gluten intolerant-What gluten actually is, and where it is found-The short term and long term implications of eating gluten-The BEST tips for eating gluten free when out and when at home-How to avoid cross contamination when out and when at home-Some excellent resources to help anyone when eliminating gluten from their diet-And more! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fqSJKO01h4 CONTACT SHARI Website:https://www.coeliacdietitian.com.au Instagram:@coeliac.dietitian COELIAC/GLUTEN FREE RESOURCES Coeliac Australia & Coeliac Australia App:https://www.coeliac.org.au/s TheHappyCoeliac:https://www.thehappycoeliacaustralia.com/ Social Media:@gluten.free.dietitian@thehappycoeliac.australia@glutenfreebucketlist **PLEASE READ in regards to the discussion about Cross-Contamination: The answer was not put into context properly. Cross-contamination and accidental gluten intake CAN damage the small intestine. However, the amount of damage depends on the AMOUNT of gluten consumed. 50mg or 1/100th of a slice of bread can cause damage to the small intestine. A few crumbs can damage the small intestine however, it will not severely wipe out the whole lining of the small intestine (which clients often panic about) if it is only a once off cross-contamination occasion. Long-term ongoing cross-contamination will result in more damage to the lining of the small intestine and long-term complications.