Felix Neureuther: This is how the family copes with Miriam's celiac disease

Felix Neureuther: This is how the family copes with Miriam's celiac disease

The Neureuther family is currently making headlines, and not just because of their high profile. Felix Neureuther has now spoken openly about his wife Miriam's gluten intolerance. Miriam was diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that requires those affected to eat a gluten-free diet for life, in 2012. This diagnosis not only significantly influenced Miriam's diet, but also the everyday life of the entire Neureuther family, as Merkur reports.

The Neureuthers, who have been married since 2017 and have four children: Matilda (7), Leo (5), Lotta (3) and Mats, born in March 2025, live consciously and healthily. Felix emphasizes that healthy eating has always been important in his family. The family is particularly careful to prepare gluten-free dishes. Despite her limitations, Miriam bakes her own bread and cakes, but has to pay close attention to the ingredients in order to meet the strict requirements of her diet.

Everyday life with celiac disease

Celiac disease not only requires the utmost attention in everyday life; it can also have far-reaching health consequences, from osteoporosis to infertility. Around 1% of the population in Germany is affected by this disease, although the number of unreported cases could even be higher, as ZDF states. Typical symptoms include digestive problems, fatigue and nausea.

Preparing gluten-free dishes is often a challenge. For the Neureuthers, this means special organization in the kitchen. They also actively involve their children in cooking and baking, which not only strengthens solidarity, but also teaches them good skills for the future.

Conscious nutrition as part of the family

Felix Neureuther brings in his experience as a former professional athlete and is an ambassador for conscious nutrition. The market for gluten-free foods is constantly growing, which is good, but often comes with higher prices and additional sugar or fat content. A reliable exchange with experts about gluten-free nutrition is therefore essential for families like the Neureuthers. Nutritional advice can not only be helpful, but can also be subsidized by health insurance companies.

Another topic that concerns the Neureuthers is the birth of their fourth child, during which they placed great importance on privacy. Felix remained vague about future plans for offspring, but emphasized his family's satisfaction. That's why the most important thing for the Neureuthers is to stick together and be careful when dealing with the challenges.

As already mentioned, a gluten-free diet remains a necessity even despite ongoing research into new medications for celiac disease patients. Contamination must be strictly avoided and food requires careful separate storage. For the Neureuthers, this is all part of their daily routine, but they master it with a lot of dedication and joy of life.