A Gluten Free Podcast

• Can Hookworms Help People Living With Coeliac Disease? | Mucosal Immunologist and Coeliac Disease Researcher at James Cook University, Dr Paul Giacomin

  A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 210My guest on today’s episode is Mucosal Immunologist and Coeliac Disease Researcher at James Cook University, Dr Paul Giacomin. We’ll talk about a study involving hookworms in the treatment for people with coeliac disease, the insights from this research and how these studies can be used to learn more about alternative treatments for coeliac disease in the future. What we’ll cover: * Dr Giacomin’s role at James Cook University and how he came to work in coeliac disease research * Dr Giacomin’s background in working on ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases* How intestinal worms can play a role in our immune system and inflammation in our bodies * How the idea for hookworms in the treatment of coeliac disease came about * The positives and negatives of intestinal worms in our health * Australian trial of hookworms in the study of coeliac disease in 2008* The tolerance levels of participants in coeliac disease hookworms study in 2012 * Insights from the hookworms study and why a therapeutic follow up trial didn’t happen * How hookworms can have a potential broad immune effect on other diseases and health issues * Where hookworms come from and how they are transferred to humans * Participants’ experience of living with hookworms* When to visit your GP if you suspect a worm infection * How hookworms are boosting tolerance in the immune system and protection from gluten in people with coeliac disease * How hookworms could be turned into synthetic versions in the form of medications * Plans for future hookworms in the treatment for coeliac disease * Progressing hookworm treatment programs* How the findings of hookworm studies in coeliac disease be applied to IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, etc) * Triggers of autoimmune diseases * How to keep up to date with Dr Giacomin’s research trials and get into contact with him Links Hookworms for the treatment of coeliac disease symptoms study Coeliac Australia article on Worms study Email Dr Paul Giacomin: [email protected] our podcast facebook group Email us: [email protected] podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other. Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam! 

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• Coming Together & Taking Action Versus Complaining Within the Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Community: Feeding Gluten Free Fundraiser

  A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 209 Today on the podcast we'll discuss why it's so important to not only complain about issues within the coeliac disease and gluten free community but to also take proactive action on those issues. When we collectively come together as a community we can achieve great things. Power in numbers gluten free fam. You'll hear a great example of the community doing that in today's episode. What we'll cover: * Reflecting on last week's episode with NSW Food Authority CEO, Andrew Davies * Upcoming first roundtable discussion around making changes in coeliac disease and gluten free awareness within the hospitality industry * IL-2 diagnostic tool for coeliac disease * Complaints within the gluten free community versus taking action where you'd like changes made * My own coeliac disease diagnosis journey and why I wanted to make changes to help this community * How we can work together to help spread coeliac disease and gluten free awareness * Feeding Gluten Free Fundraiser * How Gabby & Liz used action to help this fundraiser* Teaser of next week's guest episode with a coeliac disease researcher Links Follow us on Instagram Join our podcast facebook group Coeliac Australia's gluten challenge and diagnosis process advice Feeding Gluten Free Fundraiser blog Email: [email protected] podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other. Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam! 

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• How We Can Improve Coeliac Disease & Gluten Free Education & Awareness in the Australian Hospitality Industry with NSW Food Authority CEO, Andrew Davies

  A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 208 My guest on today’s episode is the CEO of NSW Food Authority, Andrew Davies. We’ll talk about the current regulations and laws cafes and restaurants must follow for the service of gluten free food, the training these establishments receive for serving people with coeliac disease and how we can improve coeliac disease awareness and education within the Australian hospitality industry. What we’ll cover: * Andrew's role as CEO of the NSW Food Authority * The role of NSW Food Authority’s responsibility within the hospitality industry by controlling the process of ‘product to plate’ * The current regulations NSW cafes and restaurants must follow when serving people with coeliac disease * What happens if a business labels something as ‘gluten free’    * Food handling training hospitality staff receive in terms of serving people with coeliac disease and other allergens within Australia * Food safety supervisor and accredited training by the Food Authority* NSW Food Authority working with local councils for allergen handling in hospitality * Lack of understanding of cross contamination in hospitality * NSW Food Authority working to educate and make food services aware around the service of food with allergens  * Use of alternative claims other than ‘gluten free’ such as ‘gluten-friendly’, ‘low-gluten’, coeliac-friendly, etc* Communication between front of house staff, kitchen staff, management and consumers* When and how to lodge a complaint about gluten free statements in cafes and restaurants or to report negligent behaviour in around gluten free protocols or claims  * How we improve knowledge for coeliac disease and gluten free consumers within the hospitality industry * How to give feedback to NSW Food Authorities * How to contact Andrew and his team Links https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/Food Act 2003 - Preventing Misleading Information Around FoodsFood Standards CodeThe presence of gluten in ‘gluten free’ food study, 2011Report a food safety complaint Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 📬 Stay connected: Instagram: @a.gffamilyEmail: [email protected] podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other. Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam! 

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• Coeliac Disease Awareness & Gluten Free Food Service in Australian Hospitality + Gluten Free Dining Out Tips & Resources

  A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 207On today's solo episode we'll catch up and chat about last week's episode with coeliac disease specialist dietitian, Nicole Marie. I'll also share a personal anecdote about a chat with a local baker attempting to make gluten free options for their customers. I'll share some tips and resources around dining out safely with coeliac disease or requiring gluten free food for other health reasons. What we'll cover: * Reflecting on Nicole Marie's views on the need to improve gluten free labelling * Gluten free labelling in Australia versus the rest of the world * Story from a local baker attempting to make gluten free options for their customers and having a backlash on social media * Having an interesting conversation with this local baker * The lack of awareness of coeliac disease and gluten free options in the Australian hospitality industry * The awkwardness of following up with a venue after you've been made sick * How To Dine Out Safely with Coeliac Disease episode * Anthony Dionne blog post * Find Me Gluten Free App * Searching on social media to find gluten free options near you * Teasing next week's guest episode * Upcoming roundtable discussion * How you can help us in our mission Links Episode with Sebastien Sans Gluten & Melanie Persson Nicole Marie Episode Anthony Dionne - How To Dine Out Safely with Coeliac Disease episode Tips From A Chef Tp Dine Out Safely With Coeliac Disease Find Me Gluten Free App Sign up to our newsletter Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 📬 Stay connected: Instagram: @a.gffamilyEmail: [email protected] podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other. Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam! 

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• Seeking Expert Advice For Coeliac Disease & A Gluten Free Diet with Coeliac Disease Specialist Dietitian, Nicole Marie

  A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 206Today you’ll hear from a coeliac disease specialist dietitian who’ll share so much knowledge and help break down some common myths and misconceptions around coeliac disease and following a gluten free diet. She’ll also share why she’s set up a fully bulk-billed practise to help the gluten free community even more… My guest on today’s episode is accredited practising coeliac disease specialist dietitian and founder of The Gut Health Group, Nicole Marie. We’ll talk about common questions from her coeliac disease clients, getting enough fibre when following a gluten free diet, pre and probiotics, supplementation and much more.What we’ll cover: * Nicole’s role as a coeliac disease specialist dietitian and how she came to work in this area * Nicole’s IBS journey * Nicole’s friend being diagnosed with coeliac disease when she was in dietitian training and the lack of guidance this friend had  * The process and steps of booking in with a specialist coeliac disease dietitian * Conditions covered under chronic disease management plan  * IBS, SIBO and management and treatment for both * What to do if coeliac disease antibodies aren’t going down you’re strictly gluten free * Weight gain and weight loss before, during and following a coeliac disease diagnosis* Essential role of fibre in our diets and our gut microbiome and why it is often lacking in gluten free foods * Understanding label reading and naturally gluten free foods * Prebiotics and probiotics feeding our gut microbiome * Example a good amount of servings of fibre as part of a gluten free diet * Importance of slowly incorporating fibre over time * Nicole’s food-first approach * Supplementation as part of a gluten free diet * Breaking down trends within the supplementation industry as part of a gluten free diet * When to use supplements as part of a gluten free diet  * Approaching booking in with a dietitian as an adult versus a child * The complexities and confusion of label reading and advisory statements (‘contains’ and ‘may contain’) when living with coeliac disease * How to connect with Nicole MarieLinks Download FREE digital resource: Living Well With Coeliac Disease by The Gut Health GroupFollow Nicole Marie on Instagramhttps://www.guthealthgroup.com/Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 📬 Stay connected: Instagram: @a.gffamilyEmail: [email protected] podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other. Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam! 

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