We all look forward to the delicious food at Christmas, but not so much the sluggish, bloated state we are in after we’ve consumed a little too much! Here are 10 healthy swaps to keep you in top form this Christmas… 1. Roasted potatoes in goose fat to roasted parsnips with paprika Potatoes are classed […]
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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.
Gluten-free bread taste test
No time to make your own? Find out which gluten-free bread to add to your basket… BFree Brown Seeded Sandwich Loaf £2.80 for 400g A very light and airy loaf – this one definitely shows how far gluten-free bread has come over the years! It has less seeds than the rest, which stops it crumbling, […]
Discover the nutritional power of gluten-free flour alternatives
Discover the versatility, benefits and wonderful tastes of lesser known ingredients from Superfoodio, offering a perfect alternative to the more championed produce… TIGER NUT FLOUR Despite the name, tiger nuts are actually small starchy tubers. These root vegetables are grown in a field and harvested in pretty much the same way as a potato. The […]
Beating constipation while living gluten-free
Common wisdom tells us we need plenty of fibre to avoid constipation – so how can you keep things moving when living gluten-free? Nutritionist Kate Arnold shares her tips… Constipation is never pleasant. It can make you feel sluggish and fed up. According to recent research carried out for the makers of constipation treatment Dulcolax, […]
Gluten-free in the UK: Are we behind the rest of the world?
The UK has thankfully made big strides in the last two decades in terms of providing gluten-free options. But, asks Ali Walsh, are other countries still showing us the way forward? In 2001 I moved to Australia and was astonished by the range of gluten-free food available. They even knew the difference between gluten-free and […]
How to make sugar-free icing for cookies
You might think creating a delicious sugar-free icing that looks as good as it tastes would be impossible, but chef Ambra Torelli shows us that this certainly isn’t the case with her ingenious recipes for sugar-free icing… How to make sugar free icing for cookies By Ambra Torelli (www.littlebitesofbeauty.com) Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that […]
Surprising health benefits of pumpkins
It’s nearly pumpkin season! We all love it in our pies, cupcakes or even spice lattes… However, there are more reasons than just a delicious taste to get totally obsessed with this autumn superfood! Let’s take a look at the health benefits of pumpkins… We asked Shona Wilkinson, Head Nutritonist at www.nutricentre.com to tell us […]
5 signs you’re not getting enough protein
We’ve all heard about the perks of protein and why it is essential for our bodies; it helps boost our energy, keeps us feeling full and helps our bodies recover. But how do we know if we’re lacking in this vital nutrient? “If you’re following a vegetarian or vegan diet, it’s particularly important to […]
How to banish Seasonal Affective Disorder (‘SAD’) and beat the winter blues with vitamin D
Nutritional expert and founder of Nosh Detox, Geeta Sidhu-Robb, shares her expertise on how to actively fight against Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and ensure that we stay glowing inside and out throughout the cold and dark of winter. What is SAD? A staggering 1 million people in the UK will experience the gloomy symptoms of […]
Top 11 nutrient dense foods on the planet
There is only a limited amount of food you can eat in a single day. In order to maximise the amount of nutrients you take in, it makes sense to spend your ‘calorie budget’ wisely. The best way to do that is to simply eat the foods that carry the greatest amount and variety of […]