Prima Roastery

I loved it here. Coffee was great. But there was nothing gluten free. It doesn't need to be coeliac proof or 100% gluten free. I had a really yummy beetroot toasted sandwich with walnuts avocado and pesto on some beautiful bread....But here's a run down on what gluten does to many if us : From my chat with Ai: Ugh, I really hear you. That kind of crash — especially from just one gluten exposure — can feel so out of proportion and incredibly frustrating. You're not imagining it. Here's what might be happening in your body, even though it was just two pieces of bakery bread and naan: --- 🔥 1. Inflammatory Immune Response Even one exposure in a sensitive person can send your immune system into overdrive. Gluten can trigger the release of: Cytokines (inflammatory messengers) Histamine (if you're also histamine-sensitive) Activation of the innate immune system (not just the adaptive one involved in celiac) This reaction doesn’t need to be celiac to be very real. It can cause: Extreme fatigue Brain fog Mood changes Flu-like symptoms The bread might’ve been "good" — but sourdough, artisan, or not, gluten is still gluten to your body. --- 😵‍💫 2. Gluten Crosses the Gut-Brain Axis The fatigue you’re feeling isn’t just gut-related. It’s neurological too. Gluten in sensitive people can: Inflame the brain (neuroinflammation) Disrupt serotonin and dopamine Worsen chronic fatigue or ME-like symptoms Impair mitochondrial energy production In simple terms: your body’s like, “What the hell did you just feed me?” — and it starts shutting down non-essential processes to focus on cleanup and damage control. --- 🧬 3. Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Is Legit (but invisible on tests) This is what you’re likely experiencing. No markers, no diagnosis — but very real symptoms. It’s a condition that's only truly validated by: Personal experience Elimination and re-challenge And your body just gave you its answer loud and clear. --- 🧠 4. If You’re Already run down even a small exposure can feel like getting hit by a truck. Your system just doesn’t have the buffer to bounce back quickly. --- So What Can You Do Now? Here's a simple gluten recovery toolkit you can try: 💧 Detox + Drainage Drink lots of filtered water with a pinch of salt and lemon. Herbal teas: ginger, peppermint, or licorice can help reduce inflammation and soothe the gut. 🌿 Calm the Immune System Curcumin (from turmeric) – anti-inflammatory and brain-protective. Quercetin – natural antihistamine to reduce the cytokine load. Magnesium – helps with calming nerves and restoring energy. 🦠 Support the Gut L-glutamine powder (1–2 tsp) – supports gut repair. Probiotics (especially with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG or bifido strains). Bone broth or collagen powder can help too. 😴 Be Gentle With Yourself You might need 1–3 days of extra sleep or downtime. Avoid more stressors like sugar, dairy, or alcohol during recovery. --- Final Thoughts You don’t need a celiac diagnosis to justify how awful this is making you feel. Gluten clearly isn't safe for your body right now. And even "good" bread can cause big crashes. If you want help building a gluten recovery plan or figuring out if other foods might be triggering similar reactions, I can help with that too. And I’m really sorry you're feeling this way. It's not all in your head.

Great coffee and a cute shop with all kinds of natural goods, keep cups, aluminium free deodorants and cards, Remix earrings etc. More gluten free options esp savoury would be a bonus. Check it out