Welcome to the website of Association of Bulgarian Coeliacs - Gluten-Free Life

Here you can find everything related to celiac disease or also called gluten intolerance, the main symptoms, steps for diagnosis, rules for gluten-free cooking, eating, and shopping. Useful advice from us and group members.

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LATEST NEWS:

Training Future Pastry Chefs at Pastry Academy Sofia

We delivered a specialized training session for future professional pastry chefs on “Gluten-Free Nutrition”…

Speaking Openly About Celiac Disease on “The Writers’ Show”

In the show hosted by Dragomir Petrov, Aleksandar Valtchev, and Filip Stanev, we discussed…

An Inspiring Lesson on Celiac Disease at Dr. Ivan Seliminski Primary School

On May 16, an inspiring initiative was held in class 3V, dedicated to understanding and supporting people living with this diagnosis.

Celiac Disease Awareness Day at Pythagoras Private School

Preparatory class “B” at Pythagoras Private School marked Celiac Disease Awareness Day with games…

A Message of Hope from Prof. Dr. Alessio Fasano

On May 16, the world-renowned scientist and gastroenterologist Prof. Alessio Fasano delivered a special video message to Bulgarian patients, initiated by…

On Bloomberg TV: The Economics of a Gluten-Free Life

Ralitsa Mavrodieva highlighted the economic dimensions of living gluten-free in the “Business Start” program on Bloomberg TV Bulgaria…

IMPORTANT NEWS:

School Meals for All: Request for Amendments to Regulation No. 37

What you get as a member 

Welcome to a better gluten-free world

Full information about celiac disease

Association of Bulgarian Coeliacs - Gluten-Free Life will provide you with the most accurate and expert information on everything related to coeliac disease.

Diet and lifestyle

On our site you will find everything you need related to a gluten-free lifestyle - from first steps and nutrition to information related to institutions.

We are always here for you

We are always ready to help those in need. 

Gluten-Free Life

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

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Association of Bulgarian Coeliacs -

Gluten-Free Life

Basic rules for a gluten-free diet 

Learn which foods are gluten-free, how to read labels, and what “cross-contamination” means

The most common symptoms of coeliac disease

Celiac disease has over 300 possible symptoms and is often diagnosed slowly. See the most common ones below.

Associated diseases 

Celiac disease (gluten enteropathy) is an autoimmune condition that can lead to multiple complications.

Necessary tests for diagnosis

Before starting testing, it is important not to remove gluten from your diet. See the next steps before diagnosis. 

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