The Cost of the Gluten Free Diet: Coeliac Disease Research Update with Associate Professor Kelly Lambert

Send us Fan MailA Gluten Free Podcast Episode 186This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Associate Professor Kelly Lambert, Academic Program Director for Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales. Kelly and I first connected during a panel discussion at the Sydney Gluten Free Expo, where we tackled one of the most talked-about and often frustrating issues in the coeliac and gluten free space – the cost of gluten free food.With the rising cost of living, the financial burden of maintaining a gluten free diet has only become more difficult for those of us with coeliac disease. Kelly has spent years studying this issue and shares some brand new research findings in this episode, including how her team conducted the studies and what the results reveal about the state of gluten free food affordability in Australia.💬 We talk about:Kelly’s academic background and role in nutrition and dieteticsHer personal connection (if any) to coeliac disease and the gluten free dietHow the original study into gluten free food costs began and what inspired itNew research findings and how they compare to previous dataWhat this means for people with coeliac disease and other medically necessary gluten free dietsHow research like this can influence public health policy and advocacy effortsThe recent Coeliac Australia petition for a gluten free food subsidy and how research may support itHow Australia compares to countries like the UK, New Zealand, and Italy, where prescriptions or reimbursements exist for gluten free staplesOur reflections on the Sydney Gluten Free Expo panel and the various perspectives shared – from researchers to small businesses to everyday consumersKelly’s ongoing work and future plans in this area🔗 Whether you're living with coeliac disease, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in food policy and nutrition research, this conversation will give you a better understanding of the challenges faced by gluten free Australians — and what steps might be taken to make gluten free food more accessible and affordable for all.📢 Get involved: If you'd like to learn more about Kelly’s research or participate in future studies, check out the links below. Your voice and experience can help shape the future of gluten free advocacy and research.📌 Links & Resources:University of Wollongong – Nutrition & Dietetics ProgramGluten Free Food Subsidy previous 2012 study  Register interest in future studies (insert link)The 2024 update on cost of staple gluten free foods Climate footprint of gluten free diets Associate Professor Kelly Lambert email - [email protected] 🎧 Thanks so much for listening. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone in your gluten free community, and don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen.DisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.Support the show