A MAN with coeliac disease says he is furious over the lack of choices catering to his dietary needs.

Adam Teague from Tunnel Hill, Worcester was diagnosed with the disease last week and said he has struggled to find products he can eat ‘on the go’ in the city centre.

Mr Teague, 40, said: “Following my diagnosis I wanted to find out what changes I need to make to my everyday diet. My first port of call was a meal deal at Tesco Express. I was disheartened to find the only gluten-free option is a cheese and onion sandwich, and it tastes really bad.

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“I have noticed that gluten free products are also much more expensive.

A Tesco spokesman said: “We try to cater for customers with a range of dietary requirements and have gluten free sandwich options available in a number of our Express stores which we’re looking to expand over the coming months.”

Mr Teague continued: “McDonalds, Greggs and KFC don’t really offer gluten free options either - the only thing I can have are soups, salad or fries. I feel massively under-represented.

“Vegans are catered for almost everywhere, there is even a month dedicated to them! Whereas I am left with little to no options and my condition could have serious medical complications if I am not careful. I feel extremely angry.”

Greggs currently only offers soup, porridge and brownies that are gluten free.

McDonalds have new veggie dippers which are gluten free and the fries are also suitable for coeliacs. McDonalds also offers burgers but without the bun to try and cater to those with gluten intolerance.

The only things available for coeliacs on the KFC menu are the sides, corn-on the-cob, fries, coleslaw and mashed potato.

Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten.

In the worse cases this can lead to bowel cancer.

According to the NHS the disease affects at least 1 in every 100 people in the UK.