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nickra Rookie
nickra
Posted

Hi

I am new to the gluten-free diet.

I thought I would post for any UK poeple out there!

I am currently working my way through Tescos "Free from" range. Some things are good - like the crackers, but some are not so good -like the bread rolls. but i think i will just have to get used to them!

i went to somerfields and although they dont have much, the woman that works there was helpful - as she is GI too - and suggested Sainsburys. apparently they have alot of frozen things in their gluten-free range.

hope this helps anyone from the UK and a big thank you to everyone else, USA and everywhere for this forum!

:rolleyes: smiling more each day - one step at a time!

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bob Newbie
bob
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I'd like to echo Nickra's appreciation to the USA for this forum! We have nothing like it in the UK that I know of.

Nickra, don't you get your bread loaves and rolls on an NHS prescription? It doesn't make them taste any better but it's alot cheaper.

As far as the supermarket ranges go, Sainsbury and Tesco are pretty good for cakes, biscuits and snacks, and improving all the time. Also the food labelling of Sainsbury's own-brand products with the orange Crossed Grain sign makes identifying gluten-free food alot easier.

Regards, Bob

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Guest BellyTimber
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(Moderator: due to continental drift since 2004 the UK has broken away from the Pacific rim & is currently aground just off Europe :lol: )

Bob & Nick and other compatriots,

An excellent bread machine is the Cookworks from Argos at around

Guest BellyTimber
Guest BellyTimber
Posted

... I meant Nickra not Nick ... sorry ...

M.

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celiac3270
Posted

We love to have you here, but if you're interested in finding a board centered around the UK, rather than mostly the US and some Canada, there's a UK board here:

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Guest BellyTimber
Guest BellyTimber
Posted

Thank you so much celiac3270 I've run across some very interesting information there.

M.

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Katie O'Rourke Rookie
Katie O'Rourke
Posted

Hi! Nickra, I strongly suggest you joining coeliac uk. They have a website which you can find using google. They publish A book which has all gluten-free food in the UK in it. Sainsbury's does have good frozen stuff such as gluten-free nuggets, and pre-packed lasagnes, and pizzas, etc, as well as lots of other things which arent frozen.Marks and Spncers also do special food, such as a choclate and orange sponge cake which is gluten-free. Is definitely checking out the lifestyle healthcare site for a special treat too - theyre quite expensive but do unique gluten-free things hich are freshly baked and delicious. Most supermarkets will ahve gluten-free sections - Asda have one as well, btu asda and sainsbury's are the best I think at labelling normal food, they say gluten-free or "contains gluten" and if gluten-free may well have a symbol saying so too, like an ear of wheat.

You should definitely be able to get your bread, pasta, flour and savoury biscuits on prescription though, and pre-paid prescription certificates are available. The best one in my opinion is definitely Juvela's sliced white loaf. However, if you really like fresh bread Juvela also do a part-baked loaf, which you sprinle water over and oput in the oven for 20 minutes, and hey presto you have fresh bread. I find the Juvela the best as it is least likely to go mouldy - often a problem with gluten-free bread, and also tastes the most realistic, as it is made with gluten-free wheat flour.

Any other info or questions, please feel free to email me: katie_orourke_11@hotmail.com. I'm only 22 and was diagnosed nearly 3 years ago now, so am still getting used to it myself, but my dad is also coeliac and has been for nearly 20 years now, so its a lot easier taht I was already aware before being diagnosed.

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im in the uk as well, im in west wales, so back of beyond really, 2 weeks now for me starting to fing new things, i agree that tesco has got a lot of stuff but im also lactose intolerant so less than half of the food on that aisle i still cant eat, ive gone back to basics with cooking but its all so bland, ill give sainsburys a try the only thing is my nearest sainsburys is swansea which is over 50 miles away. your right uk hasnt got anything like this site. im open to a chat with anyone my adress is philipsharratt@btinternet.com

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