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WHAT IS COELIAC DISEASE?
Coeliac disease is a medically diagnosed condition of an intolerance to gluten in the diet. Gluten is the protein component of wheat, rye, barley and oats. In people with coeliac disease, after consuming gluten, the small intestinal lining (villi) becomes inflamed and the normal appearance changes so that it has a flattened appearance. A strict gluten-free diet can reverse these abnormalities, and is the only recognised treatment for coeliac disease.
Prevalence of coeliac disease is likely to be underestimated in Australia, and is probably in the order of 1 in 100, with diagnosis rates increasing. Coeliac disease also occurs in 10% of first-degree relatives. More than 99% of people with coeliac disease have the genetic profile of HLA DQ2 or DQ8.
Recipe of the Month
Gluten Free Toblerone Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS
1 Pkt - Outback Animals crumbed (Chocolate or Vanilla)
2 tablespoons of melted butter
2 x 250g Philly Cream Cheese
10g gelatine dissolved in water
3/4 cup caster sugar
200g Toblerone chocolate melted
1/2 cup cream
METHOD
Prepare a 20cm spring force tin with Canola Spray
1. Mix crumbed biscuit and melted butter. Press firmly into the base of the tin and refrigerate.
2. Mix Philly Cream, caster sugar and cream with electric beaters until smooth.
3. Pour in dissolved gelatine and melted Toblerone and beat until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour mixture on top of biscuit base and spread evenly, refrigerate overnight.
TIPS - You could also use Orgran Biscotti Biscuits for the base.
Instead of using Toblerone you chould use white chocolate.
"This recipe is so yummy. I have to make this one for my friend Penny anytime we have a get together at her house, she just LOVES IT".
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Ellen - I have recently been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease and am so thankful for the Ali V website in so many ways. You have helped me to see that it is not the end of the world and that I can still enjoy food! Your content, support and recipes are a god sent.
Thank you so very much!
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