The Allergen Baker

The Allergen Baker A podcast where gluten-free living meets real talk, expert tips, and a dash of humour. We are here to make gluten-free life easier.

Hosted by Diana Swales, a celiac warrior and gluten free baker of 25 years. Follow for tips, laughs, and great food! A sufferer of celiac disease, Diana’s discovered that her children also suffered from preservative allergies, leading her to develop a bakery specialising in providing safe food for people with food allergies. Her company’s products are made in small batches by hand, by people with

food allergies, as they truly understand that it can cause serious harm if the business is not absolutely sure about how its products are produced. Since her end customers are people with food allergies and vegans in particular, the business currently supplies health shops,Spars and Pick ‘n Pay around Western Cape and Gauteng. She hopes to ultimately cover Pick ‘n Pay on a national scale, by opening a string of smaller operations servicing specific areas. She says that her future plans include developing a fresh pastry dough that can be shelf stable for two to three days, as well as to market a range of frozen food products. She is confident in her ability to achieve this, as the company already has numerous flour combinations that serve as replacements for normal flours, so developing new products is a relatively short process. Diana points out that the Allergen Baker is on the cusp of greatness, as the need in the market for such products is growing. At the same time, she says, she remains committed to her desire to keep abreast of market changes by developing new products and her need to remain a production leader in allergen products, at affordable prices for all.

22/06/2025

🌱 **I've Just Qualified… And I'm Reaching Out With Heart** 🌱

After years of living with Celiac Disease, learning through every bump and breakthrough, and guiding others through the gluten-free maze — I've officially qualified as a **Nutrition Coach** with Precision Nutrition. 🎓💚

Now I’m ready to take this journey deeper… but I need your help.

To complete my final certification hours, I’m offering **a limited number of FREE spots** (yes, completely free!) to work with me over the next few weeks.

I’m looking for **5 people** who:
✨ Are newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease or gluten-intolerant
✨ Feel overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated with food
✨ Want support from someone who truly understands
✨ Are ready to build confidence and calm in their daily eating

We’ll work together on what matters to *you*:
🫶 Your food choices
🧠 Your mindset
🍽 Your kitchen habits
💬 Your ability to speak up for your needs

This isn’t just about avoiding gluten — it’s about reclaiming ease, joy, and nourishment.

If you're interested, comment below or DM me the word **"Ready"** and I’ll send you the info to get started.

Let’s make food feel safe again. 💛
With care,
**Diana**

I’m curious — what’s been your biggest frustration when it comes to gluten-free living?When I was first diagnosed with c...
14/05/2025

I’m curious — what’s been your biggest frustration when it
comes to gluten-free living?

When I was first diagnosed with celiac disease, the advice

I got was

literally a piece of paper that said:

❌ Avoid bread

❌ Avoid pasta

❌ Avoid anything with flour

That was it.

No one told me how to actually live gluten-free.

No tips on what to eat.

No support.

No roadmap.

Just a list of “don’ts.”

😩 It was confusing.

😠 It was frustrating.

🥖 And don’t even get me started on the rock-hard, tasteless GF bread…

If you’ve ever felt like you were thrown into the deep end without a float,

I see you.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into the journey, comment below —

let's make this easier together 💬👇

Tired of paying for tiny loaves🚨 Bread Breakthrough Alert 🚨I just *tripled* the size of a gluten-free loaf……without addi...
06/05/2025

Tired of paying for tiny loaves

🚨 Bread Breakthrough Alert 🚨

I just *tripled* the size of a gluten-free loaf…

…without adding more flour. 🤯💪

It rose so beautifully, it doesn’t even fit in my toaster anymore.

Looks like I need a bigger toaster—

or maybe a bread course to show you *exactly* how I did it? 😉

If you've been battling gummy bottoms or brick-like bakes, come join me and let’s turn your loaves into legends.

📚🍞 My gluten-free bread course is open now—and your toaster *might* not be ready for it. 😅

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03/05/2025

🌟 The clock is ticking!

Only 1 week to go until gluten-free bread baking classes begin! 🎉🍞

Join me for 4 weeks of baking skills, fun, and, of course, delicious bread that you’ll be proud to share.

🔗 Enrol today — only a few spots left!
🔗 Sign up now and get 10% off!

DM me

02/05/2025

🥖 Why buy bread when you can bake it?

Gluten-free bread that’s soft, golden, and delicious is just 10 days away! 😍

I’ll walk you through every step — from mixing to shaping to baking. 🙌

Get ready to impress yourself (and your family)!

🔗 Limited spots available
🔗 Enrol today — for 10% off!

DM me for more

BreadClass

19/04/2025

HAPPY EASTER

Please be safe.

Beacon Marshmallow eggs are safe for us to eat.

18/04/2025

I am Running a 5 Day Challenge on Living with Celiac Disease from 28 April to 3 May.
Who wants in?

31/03/2025

Looking to Help 3 Celiacs for FREE to Live a Gluten Free Life the Fun Way
Who wants In? 🙋‍♀🙋‍♂🙋

26/03/2025

I am closing this page completely. I have created a private group for discussions and recipes please if you want to join DM me

22/03/2025

"I’ve been there. I’ve declined invitations just to avoid that uncomfortable conversation.

I’ve felt the guilt of watching hosts scramble to accommodate me, the embarrassment of having to ask servers about ingredients, and the isolation of bringing my own meals to family gatherings. 🍽️

There’s grief too—the mourning of favorite foods 🍔, those spontaneous breakfast outings 🍳, and the frustration when cross-contamination happens despite all precautions. 🚫

Food anxiety is always lurking. Will this make me sick? 🤔 Did they change something? Is it really safe? 🧐

The emotional side of living with celiac disease is rarely talked about.

But acknowledging it is the first step towards healing—healing not just our bodies but also our relationship with food and social connection. ❤️

If you’re feeling this too, know you’re not alone.

We are all navigating this journey together. 💚
Lets here your frustration below or non frustration!

"

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21/03/2025

🚨 EXCITING NEWS… Something BIG is Coming! 🎙️🔥

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or just plain lost on your gluten-free journey… you are NOT alone. 💚

I’m launching a brand-new podcast:
🎙️ "There's a Celiac in My Kitchen"🎙️
…where we’ll get real about living gluten-free—without the stress, confusion, or dry, crumbly bread! 🍞🚫

🔥 In this podcast, we’ll talk about:
✅ The struggles NO ONE warns you about and how to handle them!
✅ Gluten-free wins, fails & the wild moments in between 🎢
✅ Insider tips to make gluten-free living easier, cheaper & stress-free

👉 I NEED YOUR HELP!
What’s the 1 gluten-free struggle you want me to talk about? Drop it in the comments! 💬👇

📢 Tag a friend who NEEDS this podcast in their life! 🌍💚

🚀 Launch date coming soon—stay tuned!

20/03/2025

🚨 Coming Soon: There’s a Celiac in My Kitchen! 🎙️🍞

Ever had someone say:
🙄 “A little bit won’t hurt.”
🍞 “Can’t you just scrape it off?”
🤦‍♀️ “Gluten-free? Oh, so you just eat salads?”

Yeah… SAME. 😑 That’s why I’m launching a podcast all about the reality of living with celiac disease—uncensored, unfiltered, and sometimes hilariously frustrating.

🎉 First episode drops at the end of March! And we’re kicking things off with my diagnosis story—a journey through confusion, misdiagnosis, and finally, the aha! moment that changed everything. If you’ve ever felt alone in this gluten-filled world, trust me, I get it.

What to expect from the podcast:
🍞 Real talk about what it’s like to live, eat, and bake gluten-free
😂 Awkward, funny, and totally relatable celiac moments
💡 Smart, no-BS advice to make gluten-free life easier
🌎 Guest stories from fellow Celiacs and gluten-free experts around the world

I’m Diana Swales, lifelong baker, celiac warrior since 1993, and your gluten-free guide through all the highs, lows, and crumb-covered chaos of this journey.

🔥 Be part of the launch! 🔥

👇 Drop a comment: What’s ONE thing you wish more people understood about celiac disease?

💚 Tag a friend who NEEDS to hear this podcast!

🔄 Follow & share—because the more we talk, the more awareness we spread!

The countdown is ON. Who’s ready for Episode 1? 🎙️✨

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A sufferer of celiac disease, Diana’s discovered that her children also suffered from preservative allergies, leading her to develop a bakery specialising in providing safe food for people with food allergies. Her company’s products are made in small batches by hand, by people with food allergies, as they truly understand that it can cause serious harm if the business is not absolutely sure about how its products are produced. Since her end customers are people with food allergies and vegans in particular, the business currently supplies health shops,Spars and Pick ‘n Pay around Western Cape and Gauteng. She hopes to ultimately cover Pick ‘n Pay on a national scale, by opening a string of smaller operations servicing specific areas. She says that her future plans include developing a fresh pastry dough that can be shelf stable for two to three days, as well as to market a range of frozen food products. She is confident in her ability to achieve this, as the company already has numerous flour combinations that serve as replacements for normal flours, so developing new products is a relatively short process. Diana points out that the Allergen Baker is on the cusp of greatness, as the need in the market for such products is growing. At the same time, she says, she remains committed to her desire to keep abreast of market changes by developing new products and her need to remain a production leader in allergen products, at affordable prices for all.