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vands38 · 4 years

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things i wish someone told me about coeliac disease (UK edition)

apparently some doctors are still not telling coeliacs what they actually need to know so here’s some fun facts --

*coeliac disease is likely to go undiagnosed if you don’t have digestive symptoms. for a lot of folks, their first symptoms are odd things like weight loss, bloating, mouth ulcers etc that take ages for doctors to correctly diagnose as coeliac disease. I know someone whose only sign was tingling in her fingers (nerve problems are a Thing sometimes). I don’t wanna freak folks out but check this list of symptoms and if you’re worried, ask your doc for a blood test to check for coeliac disease. I went in and out of my docs for years with various symptoms (mostly from the anaemia) and no one caught it until I was finally having noticeable digestive trouble.

* coeliac disease an autoimmune disease. not an allergy. not an intolerance. when you eat gluten, your gut just screams NOPE and throws everything out of there.

* this means if you keep eating gluten you will have serious long-term health problems because your gut can't absorb shit

* as I mentioned, anaemia is one of these associated health problems. a lot of people have this at diagnosis b/c your gut hasn’t been absorbing the nutrients it needs. it leaves you very weak and tired, and the longer it goes on, the worse it gets.

* long-term anaemia / malnutrition causes so many fucking health problems I can't list them all. basically, if your body sucks, there's a good chance it's a side-effect of your coeliac disease going undiagnosed. I got shitty joints and a shitty heart and shitty bones and godknowswhatelse and every time my doc is like "hey, guess what? it’s coeliac disease!"

* you know what a common side effect is? LACTOSE INTOLERANCE. this is because, once again, your gut hates you from all that gluten you've been killing it with, so it starts to muck around and kick out other things too. but good news! most of the time this is reversible!!! lay off any lactose for a couple of months, reintroduce it to your diet slowly, and you -- like me -- might be a-ok

*some folks with coeliac disease can’t digest oats either as they contain a similar protein. I found that I was kinda squiffy with them at first but as soon as my gut had calmed down I was a-ok with GF oats (this is good b/c 99% of good GF biscuits are made with oat flour, RIP to everyone that can’t eat them)

* so... your bones are probably fucked. if you were diagnosed early and your doctors are on it, you might be okay but for a lot of people it means osteopenia, and further down the line, osteoporosis (meaning it's v easy to break bones). you need to be eating, like, double the regular amount of calcium every day. most people are put on calcium tablets with combined vitamin D (to help absorb the calcium) but even on top of that, you need to be getting a lot in your diet. If you're still lactose intolerant then switch to lacto-free versions of dairy products or eat tofu like there's no tomorrow. It's super important that you get enough.

* relatedly, bone health!!! You should be doing MODERATE impact exercises like jogging to strengthen the bones but nothing high-impact like tennis. load-bearing exercises are good too. here’s some examples (in detail) given to me by the rheumatology dept

* people have different sensitivity levels. in the UK, certified gluten-free products have to be 20 parts per million or less, but in the US this is 100! marmite lives somewhere between these two and can cause some coeliacs to have a reaction. please be aware when you eat international gluten-free foods that they might have more parts per million than your body is used to

* because you're super sensitive to gluten, not only do you need to check the bold allergens on the ingredients, but the small print too. it might say "made in a factory that handles gluten" or "may contain traces of gluten" and that’s a no-go

* similarly, be careful in restaurants. Apparently it's still perfectly legal for restaurants to say a dish is "gluten free" and then put your nice GF bread in the same fucking toaster as regular bread and have you shitting your pants for days. Just because the ingredients are GF doesn't mean they're cooking it in an allergen-conscious manner. If its not a Coeliac UK certified restaurant, always ask about their methods. Is that milkshake made in a GF blender? Is your fry-up cooked in a separate pan? The first time I got glutened after my diagnosis it was because my GF naan bread shared a tray with a regular one. A lot of places won't even fucking think about this stuff.

* if you're in a gluten-eating household, you've got a big expense coming up. you need to buy a GF toaster at the very least and I would recommend also a separate baking tray (because pizzas, garlic breads etc stick to that shit like no tomorrow) and a saucepan (or anything else that regularly contains pasta/noodles/etc). You'll also need a separate bread knife and board. Separate butter. Separate strainer if you're the type to drain your pasta. Line anything suspicious (e.g.your sandwich toaster, a communal baking tray) with baking parchment. Don’t use bare rungs in your oven or hob. And buy separate spreads and condiments, unless your household is very well trained in not dipping their crumb-covered knives into those things. I've even got separate plates, kitchen utensils, and cutlery. It seems extreme but I haven't had a cross-contamination incident since. Just think: has gluten touched this? And if so, do your best to minimise the risk.

* living GF is expensive long-term too. GF bread costs twice as much as regular bread. Restaurants often charge extra for GF alternatives. I had to switch from having toast in the morning to cereal because it's much more reasonably priced. I eat more fruit than I ever have before just because GF snacks cost so much. I used to have breakfast bars lol say goodbye to that shit unless you wanna be broke

* things I didn't realise I couldn't eat: crisps (a lot of your standard crisps are made with ??? production methods), candied nuts (most of these are made in factories that handle gluten), soy sauce, strawberry laces and a whole bunch of fave sweets (contain wheat starch to bind them - check this list for safe sweets), marmite (you can buy a GF yeast extract that is only 50% worse than the original)

*good food you actually can eat: most cadburys but not most nestle, GF beer which tastes exactly the same, schar pretzels are actually the shit, so are their BBQ pringles and those little chocolate bars with hazelnuts, Morrisons free from frozen mini hash browns will cure your depression, M&S do these bacon tortilla rolls which... OH BOY. Quiche alternatives are pretty damn good but I've yet to find a pizza that doesn't make me want to cry.

*speaking of supermarkets... Morrisons stock a good range of stuff and tend to have everything in one aisle, M&S have many yummy (and expensive) treats, Sainsbury's has good own brand things including bread, Tesco's are fairly decent and stock a lot of baking things, ASDA are the king of GF cake, if you're still lacto-free then Waitrose sell LF cheese including halloumi, and check your your local hippy food store because I found the best goddamn bread in mine (Incredible Bakery Company - you are £4.50 a loaf but I have no regrets)

*party risks: if there's a BBQ, insist that your things go first or have a separate BBQ, or, if worse comes to worse, just eat cold snacks. (Beware of sausages! Many aren't GF!) If its a chip and dip situation, either everything has to be GF (easily done) or have your own dip. BUFFETS ARE LITERALLY OUR WORST NIGHTMARE. the amount of coeliacs I know that have been glutened at one are INSANE. even if those tasty treats are labelled 'gluten free' they've probably be contaminated. everything at a goddamn buffet is contaminated. Dinner party? Well meaning friends will want to cook for you but unless their kitchen is set up as above, it's safer to bring your own food -- if you're very lucky, you will have friends who take the time to learn about allergens and will clean every item in their kitchen before cooking and serving an entire GF meal. these friends are to be treasured -- nay, worshipped.

*fast food. there’s no good way to put this but you’re never having that guilty pleasure 2am burger again. mcdonalds fries are miraculously GF though. (a lot of takeaways recycle oil so even if the ingredients are GF it’s often not safe but mcdonalds always use a separate fryer for chips). indian takeaway is great as most dishes don’t contain gluten. on the flip side, you’ll only be able to have about 5 items on the chinese menu (soy sauce is in everything, yo) so be prepared to learn those 5 items by heart. dominoes do Coeliac UK certified GF pizza!!! (buuuuut not during covid). chains like pizza express have got our back and will even serve you GF doughballs

*coeliac UK are your best friend! most of the things I’ve mentioned are described in detail on their website. they also have a barcode scanner app that will tell you if foods are safe, and they have a restaurant guide, and useful things like translation guides for when you go abroad.

That's all I've got right now but hmu with any questions or corrections. Take care of yourself, folks. <3

#coeliac disease #celiac disease #gluten free #info post #allergens #i just could not see another incorrect comment on the coeliac uk facebook page without doing something #i'm sorry #i'm well aware this is of interest to approx three followers #but #someone might need to hear all this #because my god i definitely did when i got diagnosed #long post

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We got to preview MDM Flow's new foundation and we were SO impressed

https://fashion-trendin.com/we-got-to-preview-mdm-flows-new-foundation-and-we-were-so-impressed/

We got to preview MDM Flow's new foundation and we were SO impressed

PRODUCT:

Flawless Base Foundation, £10 for 30mL, MDM Flow

THE HYPE:

Founder of MDM Flow, Florence Adepoju, started her beauty empire in her parent’s garden shed. Launching first with lipsticks specifically to suit women of colour, she’s now busy perfecting a foundation for all skin tones. We were so impressed by her story, it’s in the current issue of GLAMOUR magazine, and we quickly jumped at the chance to trial her beloved Flawless Base creation before it hits the shelves.

REVIEWERS:

Samantha McMeekin, Beauty Content Writer Hani Sidow, Beauty Columnist

SAMANTHA’S BEAUTY BIO:

Combination skin with an extremely oily forehead that refuses to behave. The rest of my face can be slightly on the dry side, but a decent A-grade student otherwise.

HANI’S BEAUTY BIO:

Combination skin that changes depending on the weather. Currently, I am dry as a desert but I use a lot of moisturising oils and serums to feed my skin. Despite all of this, my nose is unbelievably oily.

WHAT SAMANTHA USUALLY LOOKS FOR IN A FOUNDATION:

I say I like natural coverage, buuuuut what I mean is – I’ll have a green juice but then wash it down with pizza – kinda natural. I like my skin to feel good, but I also like to treat myself to some coverage, ya know? Let’s just meet in the middle and say ‘medium’ coverage. I think ‘satin’ is the finish I’m vibing most these days because I have to be on the fence about everything apparently.

WHAT HANI USUALLY LOOKS FOR IN A FOUNDATION:

I suffer from hyperpigmentation, especially around my mouth, which is very common in people with deeper skin complexions. This means I prefer a warmer-toned foundation with hints of yellow as it stops me from looking ashy around those melanin-rich areas. I love a dewy finish that looks like skin but still has a full coverage (is that asking for too much?).

SAMANTHA’S MDM FLOW FOUNDATION REVIEW:

I’d been avoiding trying a serum foundation for a while. Why? Because I am a notorious ‘spills makeup on everything’ clutz. And for those who, likewise, haven’t tried a serum foundation, they are RUN-NY. Creamy textures tend to be the safer option for my white tops.

BUT I love Florence’s story and the way she’s constantly connecting with her consumers to deliver on her products – so I did it for her. And, hot damn, I’m glad I did.

I am actually so annoyed that it took me so long to try a serum foundation now, because it’s perfect for me. SO comfortable and SO buildable. If I’m having a good skin day, a light layer will do. Family of unfortunate spots residing on my chin? Dab it on for days. But, either way, my skin feels nourished and can breeeathe. I applied it with a damp beauty blender and it was a match made in smooth heaven.

By the way, the MDM Flawless Base is so accurately named, I can’t even. My skin looked flaw-less. Just enough dew to look fresh, but not shiny. Just enough coverage to hide everything, but no cake. That runny formula is on to something. I don’t know what’s in it, but Florence does (because she made it) and she also made sure it was vegan and cruelty-free.

Each day I wore this foundation, I had compliments galore. I wore it for up to 12 hours at the most and it didn’t fail me. It’s very similar to The Ordinary’s serum foundation, but MDM Flow’s definitely lasted better on me, matched my skin tone that teeny bit better (p.s I wore the shade 495) and kept my oily forehead under control for longer. Touch-ups were still needed, so it wasn’t bullet-proof, but it was pretty decent considering how comfortable it felt.

I wish I could find a negative to make this review more ‘authentic’ but I actually can’t. It’s the perfect ‘middle’ foundation – in terms of coverage and finish.

My ONLY qualm is that you can’t go and buy it RIGHT NOW. It’s currently only available for pre-order, with a campaign running to help boost production. Get behind this amazing UK woman and her makeup creations – she’s going to be big.

HANI’S MDM FLOW FOUNDATION REVIEW:

This was a brand I had never come across before, so I was really excited to try it.

The first day I tried it, it was going to be a long day. I was a little scared as I didn’t know what to expect and how it would last for an extended period of time. I prepped my skin and then applied the foundation using my beauty blender, exactly as I usually would.

It was a super runny texture so I was a little relieved, as I am not a fan of thick foundations. I used the shade 307 first all over my face, since it was the closest match to my skin tone. The colour was a little more orange than I usually go for, so I brightened my under eye with the shade 802 which made literally the perfect highlighting colour for my skin. The texture of the foundation was so smooth to the point it didn’t even look like I had anything on, just flawless skin.

I then set my under eyes with powder and completed the rest of my makeup. When I went outside to take my daily selfie, I noticed how dewy my skin looked and I was living for it! I got into work waiting for someone to notice that I had changed foundations. What felt like years later, my colleague Chan asked me “what are you wearing today?” – FINALLY! She told me that I looked ‘so glowy’ all over – thanks, Chan!

When I got home later that day at around 9:30pm, my skin still looked flawless. It was a little oily on my nose but, honestly, I don’t think anything exists that can tame my oily nose. I noticed the colour I used all over my face oxidised a little; but it was still a pretty good effort for a very long day.

The following day I tried the foundation again, only this time I mixed a little of the 802 with the 307, and it definitely made a difference. I definitely loved them more together, as the colour blended perfectly into my skin and the tone of yellow and orange was just right.

SAMANTHA’S FINAL THOUGHTS:

I’m now a serum foundation convert and will be telling EVERYONE.

HANI’S FINAL THOUGHTS:

A little goes a long way with this foundation, so it would last you while. It’s pretty sheer but buildable.

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