The AFF Chat Theatre

Three time Sunday Times best selling author Becky Excell sheds light on all the things that nobody tells you about being gluten-free. Everything from awkward questions to tips on saving money on a gluten free diet and all the most common questions Becky is asked on social media will be answered. Come along, have your questions ready and ask Becky yourself. Becky’s aim has always been to reunite YOU with the foods you thought you could no longer eat, to help YOU take control of your life and to make YOU happy :) This is a must see for newcomers to a gluten-free diet and veteran gluten-free eaters alike.

Find out how to relieve the most common digestive problems naturally including bloating, flatulence, burping, indigestion, heartburn, constipation and diarrhoea.  Learn how to identify foods that could be a problem, find out which supplements and herbs can help ease your discomfort.   How stress and emotions can have an affect on your digestive system.   Find out what tests can help track down the cause of your problem eg SIBO.  If you have been diagnosed with IBS, what does this mean and how do you deal with it?

Living gluten free touches all aspects of your life and at times it can feel overwhelming, especially when you may have other people’s needs to consider too, or when eating outside of the home. In this session, Coeliac UK together with Coeliac UK Ambassador and MasterChef Champion, Jane Devonshire will share their expertise and practical tips to give you the confidence to live well gluten free wherever you are and whatever the situation. From navigating a shared kitchen and cross contamination to preparing for school and the workplace as well as food shopping, eating out and travel.

Jacqui and Caroline will be reporting back on their ‘Near Miss Reporting’ survey, to find out how hospitality businesses have managed the Food Hypersensitive (FHS) Customers experience when they have had issues eating.  They will also cover what you can do to prevent a future incident for yourself and others, and how to follow up on an incident reported 

Three time Sunday Times best selling author Becky Excell sheds light on all the things that nobody tells you about being gluten-free. Everything from awkward questions to tips on saving money on a gluten free diet and all the most common questions Becky is asked on social media will be answered. Come along, have your questions ready and ask Becky yourself. Becky’s aim has always been to reunite YOU with the foods you thought you could no longer eat, to help YOU take control of your life and to make YOU happy :) This is a must see for newcomers to a gluten-free diet and veteran gluten-free eaters alike.

Come to this talk to find out the difference between testing for food allergies and intolerances. What are the different symptoms of a food allergy and an intolerance?  This talk will also look at the benefits of beneficial bacteria and also how certain nutrients can be helpful for digestive problems and food intolerances.

Anyone living with allergies will tell you it can be a challenge when it comes to buying pre made food, or eating out. But, how can we turn this around and make it a positive experience and trust what is available? Join me as I open up an honest discussion on living with allergies with a panel who really understand the impact and complexities of allergies and how important it is to get labelling right, whilst also getting insight from the audience on their experiences too!

Ketosis is a metabolic state that has a number of health benefits for our bodies and minds. In this session Victoria will give an introduction into the ketogenic diet, how it works and the many advantages leading this kind of lifestyle can bring.

Living with severe allergies can be challenging, from being diagnosed at the age of 2 with anaphylaxis to many foods, medicines and even perfumes. Julianne will share her journey, the ups and downs and how she took control of her allergies, as well as tips on how to cope when travelling as well as everyday life. Julianne believes your allergies do not have to limit you; this is your chance to hear why.

Three time Sunday Times best selling author Becky Excell sheds light on all the things that nobody tells you about being gluten-free. Everything from awkward questions to tips on saving money on a gluten free diet and all the most common questions Becky is asked on social media will be answered. Come along, have your questions ready and ask Becky yourself. Becky’s aim has always been to reunite YOU with the foods you thought you could no longer eat, to help YOU take control of your life and to make YOU happy :) This is a must see for newcomers to a gluten-free diet and veteran gluten-free eaters alike.

Find out how to relieve the most common digestive problems naturally including bloating, flatulence, burping, indigestion, heartburn, constipation and diarrhoea.  Learn how to identify foods that could be a problem, find out which supplements and herbs can help ease your discomfort.   How stress and emotions can have an affect on your digestive system.   Find out what tests can help track down the cause of your problem eg SIBO.  If you have been diagnosed with IBS, what does this mean and how do you deal with it?

The talk will explore how to ensure key nutrients for example calcium and vitamin D are being met whilst on a milk free diet for all ages. Top tips will be shared for food choices and how Allergy UK can support you.

Whether it's tips on how to get a coeliac disease diagnosis, making the transition into gluten free life or how on earth you can find gluten free bread without giant holes, coeliac specialist dietitian Cristian Costas and 20+ year plus coeliac veteran and gluten free blogger Sarah Howells have got you covered! Come along and ask them anything about living with coeliac disease or life on a gluten free diet and they'll use their combined knowledge and experience to ease your gluten free woes.

Join May Contain podcast host Daniel Kelly for a live podcast panel, as he sits down with different allergy advocates. They will be having open and honest conversations around managing food allergies and how to deal with allergy anxiety when travelling and eating out.