Zero Crumbs Given - Coeliac what?

Hosted by Fanny, an international student navigating life with Coeliac disease, Zero Crumbs Given explores the sometimes funny, mostly frustrating, and factual realities of living a gluten-free life. To honor Coeliac Awareness Month this May, we are going back to the absolute basics to give a clear overview of what coeliac disease actually is for anyone hearing about it for the first time.We break down the general landscape of the disease…from classic symptoms to the hidden complexities of "Silent Coeliac," alongside the shocking financial premium of gluten-free grocery shopping. We bridge the gap between recent clinical data and lived student experiences. Featuring an interview with fellow Erasmus student Sanne, we look at how cross-contamination impacts social life, where to find the best support networks across Europe, and how simple, practical allyship from friends can lift an invisible mental burden.Stick around until the end for a teaser of the next episode!Sources used and further information:Al‐Toma, A., Zingone, F., Branchi, F., et al. (2025). European Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease 2025 Updated Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Coeliac Disease in Adults. Part 1: Diagnostic Approach. United European Gastroenterology Journal, 13, 1855–1886.D’heedene, M., Tye-Din, J. A., & Wauters, L. (2025). Persistent symptoms and enteropathy in coeliac disease: clinical considerations and therapeutic opportunities. Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology, 79, 102081.Fjelstad, L. A., Lindholm, A., Malmborg, J. S., Ashfaq, A., Gelander, L., & Holmgren, A. (2026). Growth patterns in coeliac disease – a longitudinal study of children aged 0–6 years in Sweden. BMC Pediatrics, 26, 427.Kowalczuk, A., & Moor, F. (2025). A Meta‐Synthesis Exploring Daily Experiences of Adults With Coeliac Disease in Adhering to a Gluten‐Free Diet. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.Manza, F., Sammartino, C., Nandi, N., Markogiannopoulou, A., Lungaro, L., & Shiha, M. G. (2026). How to diagnose coeliac disease in 2026? Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica, 72(1), 60-74.Milman, M., Patel, M., Modi, A., Alessi, K., Chauhan, N., & Parmar, M. S. (2026). Celiac Disease: Beyond Gluten – Economic Burdens and Psychosocial Impacts. SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, 8, 11.Rahmanian, M., Azizmohammad Looha, M., Mahmoudi Ghehsareh, M., et al. (2025). Estimating the costs of delayed Celiac disease diagnosis. BMC Gastroenterology, 25(1), 673.Soler, L., & Borzykowski, N. (2025). The cost of being gluten-free: a hedonic pricing analysis of food products for celiac patients. Health Economics Review, 15, 87.Stroebele‐Benschop, N., Rau, C. J., Dieze, A., & Bschaden, A. (2024). Life Challenges and Quality of Life of People Living With Coeliac Disease: Time of Diagnosis Matters. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.Tarancon-Diez, L., Perez-Cabeza, G., Sanchez-Mingo, P., et al. (2026). The hidden link between iron deficiency and celiac disease: a clinical perspective. Frontiers in Immunology, 17, 1744005.