Thinking of planning a last-minute getaway? Christine Bailey gives her top tips for a smooth journey… With the holidays in full flow, this is the perfect time to check your preparations to ensure your vacation is a happy, allergy-free one. If you or a family member has allergies, holidays can require a little more thought […]
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For all things gluten-free, read the latest features from Gluten-Free Heaven. Featuring interviews, tips and advice, and round-ups of the latest trends.
In the spotlight… Santa Maria UK
Latin America is comprised of an exciting, colourful and diverse group of countries. Here in the UK, we tend to associate it with carnivals, music, salsa dancing, sport and busy cities, but often overlook a key part of the vibrant culture – the cuisine. Over time, Latin American food has been shaped and influenced by […]
How to maintain a healthy and balanced gluten-free diet
Coeliac UK’s Norma McGough looks at some key elements to maintain a healthy and balanced diet when eating gluten-free… Q. How can I maintain a healthy diet if I need to eat gluten-free? A. Healthy eating recommendations for weight control on a gluten-free diet are the same as for the general population, such as aiming to eat […]
How to encourage fussy eaters to try new foods
Do you have a child that’s a fussy eater? Claire Latham shows you how to encourage them to try more foods and why it really isn’t something to worry about… When I became a parent, fussy eating wasn’t even on my radar. Like most new parents, I was under the blissful notion that my children […]
How to go gluten-free healthily
Before starting a gluten-free diet, for whatever reason, it’s important to speak to a dietician or a doctor. Here Dr Eleanor Atkins shows us how you can make the transition both easily and healthily… Having coeliac disease or a gluten intolerance doesn’t have to mean eating unhealthily. There are plenty of ways to ensure you […]
In the spotlight… Ricola
Swiss herbal wellbeing brand Ricola use their carefully selected 13-herb blend to make their sweets into little moments of calm and refreshment… In today’s society we rush through our everyday lives, hurrying to see enough, do enough, be enough. Ricola believes in stopping to take a breath amid this chaos and allowing ourselves small moments […]
Stocking a gluten-free kitchen cupboard
Cooking or baking gluten-free food means ensuring all your ingredients are gluten-free. Coeliac UK’s Norma McGough gives some helpful tips for stocking your kitchen cupboard… Q) What gluten free grains and flours can I stock? A) Always make sure you choose flours and any other products made from flour such as pasta, cakes, biscuits, crackers and breakfast […]
20 spectacular gluten-free celebration cakes
There are so many things to celebrate, so why not celebrate with cake? These 20 amazing gluten-free cake recipes will help you to do just that, adding a touch of the spectacular to any occasion. Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake by A Saucy Kitchen Classy, elegant and surprisingly simple, this one’s great for wedding cakes or occasions […]
Portuguese food: When tradition meets exoticism through history
Ambra Torelli explores the history of Portuguese cuisine and recreates some of their gluten-free classics… I love traditional Portuguese food, because it allows me to mix lots of different cultures and cuisines onto one plate”. With these words, Miguel Pereira, the talented Sous Chef of Memmo Principe Real, proudly highlights the true essence of Portuguese […]
10-step guide to help make transitioning to a gluten-free diet simple
Going gluten-free can be a difficult transition to make. Charlotte Willis provides her 10-step guide to make the change flawless… After months of discomfort, digestive difficulties, and wrestling with your diet, you find yourself here. Perhaps it’s taken you a while to come to this conclusion: gluten and your gut, well they just don’t seem […]