EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 18 MIN
173: Coeliac Disease is not Gluten Intolerance nor Food Allergy. We clear out the Confusion
from The Rosie and Roula Show · host Roula Abou Haidar and Rosie Burrows
This is an eye-opening and never the less hilarious episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, where Rosie shares a shocking story: how her favourite icedcoffee might have been the sneaky culprit behind weeks of coeliac reactions.We dive deep into what coeliac disease really is, how gluten cross contamination happens in ways most people don’t expect, and why even “may contain” labels matter. Rosie opens up about her health journey, label-reading vigilance, and the frustration of being dismissed as “dramatic.” Roula brings her own experience with lactose intolerance into the mix — and together they unpack misconceptions, personal boundaries, and everyday struggles people with food intolerances face.💬 Whether you have coeliac disease, food intolerances, or simply want to understand these issues better, this episode is both educational and entertaining. 🌟 What You’ll Hear In This Episode🥤 Rosie’s Iced Coffee Story → How a “safe” drink triggered her coeliac symptoms🧠 Coeliac Disease vs Gluten Intolerance vs Allergy → Clearing up the confusion🏷 How to spot hidden gluten, cross contamination risks & “may contain” labels🍽 Why eating out can be dangerous for coeliacs (and how Rosie handles it)😤 The frustration of being dismissed as “fussy” or “dramatic”🥛 Roula’s lactose intolerance journey — and how plant-based milk changed everything📝 Practical tips for vigilance, advocating for yourself, and living well with food sensitivities--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast
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This is an eye-opening and never the less hilarious episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, where Rosie shares a shocking story: how her favourite icedcoffee might have been the sneaky culprit behind weeks of coeliac reactions. We dive deep into what coeliac disease really is, how gluten cross contamination happens in ways most people don’t expect, and why even “may contain” labels matter. Rosie opens up about her health journey, label-reading vigilance, and the frustration of being dismissed as...
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173: Coeliac Disease is not Gluten Intolerance nor Food Allergy. We clear out the Confusion
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