Hello, I’m Nanny Bea
Over 30 years ago, I was diagnosed with coeliac disease, and I know just how confusing and overwhelming it can feel when you or someone you love is told they have to live gluten free.
Over the years, I’ve learned that living with coeliac disease doesn’t mean giving up the things you love. It simply means learning new ways to enjoy food, stay safe, and feel confident. That’s why I created Nanny Bea’s Gluten Free Adventures.
My Story
After spending years supporting people throughout my nursing career, I realised that many families receive plenty of medical information, but very little that explains coeliac disease in a way that children can understand and enjoy.
I wanted to create something different. Not just another information book, but a friendly companion that teaches through stories, activities, colourful illustrations, practical tools and family fun.
Why I Wrote Nanny Bea’s Gluten Free Adventures
This book wasn’t written just to explain coeliac disease, it was created to make children smile, help families learn together, and show that living gluten free can be full of fun, creativity and adventure.
Inside you’ll discover over 300 pages packed with colourful activities, practical tips, family-friendly recipes, meal planners, journals, certificates, printable resources and gentle guidance designed especially for children and the people who care for them.
Every page has been designed with one simple goal: to help children feel confident, included and proud of who they are — whether it’s understanding food labels, baking together, keeping safe at school, eating out, travelling, or simply talking about feelings.
My Hope For You
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or you’ve been gluten free for years, I want you to know that you can still bake cakes, celebrate birthdays, enjoy school, travel, make friends and have wonderful adventures.
Being gluten free is just one small part of who you are.
Because every child deserves to know that a gluten free life can still be full of happiness, laughter and adventure.
So grab your apron, bring your biggest smile, and let’s start this amazing adventure together!
With love,
Nanny Bea 💜