Michelle Kickham examines the pros and cons of some of the more popular dairy-free ‘milks’… Ever wondered why nearly all infants can digest real milk? And by real milk I mean the stuff containing lactose – not imaginary milk! Almost 65% of the adult human population has a reduced ability to break down lactose, the […]
Refreshing, fruity and uplifting! This dairy-free blackberry and coffee ice-cream is the perfect dessert for those last few days of summer… Blackberry and Coffee Ice-Cream By Donna of Eighty20Nutrition. Ingredients 600g frozen blackberries 1 tin organic coconut milk 2 Tbsp high standard maple syrup 1 Tbsp pure coffee extract 1-2 tsp coffee grinds Method In […]
Now you can have you cake and eat it too – without the guilt with this healthy raspberry and cauliflower cheesecake! When it comes to trendy vegetables, cauliflower is the new black. The nutrient-rich veggie is as versatile as it is delicious, being used to make cauliflower pizza, mash or rice. But Supercharged Food author […]
Q There are so many new gluten-free products on the market, but the prices don’t seem to be coming down. Why not? We all know gluten-free products are more costly than their gluten counterparts. This is for many reasons, including more expensive ingredients, the cost of research being done to produce better-tasting products, and maintaining […]
It’s fairly evident that more and more restaurants are coming to terms with the value of the ‘free-from pound’. Jenna Farmer looks at how this has manifested itself on the high street… There’s no doubt that the free-from market is booming; we’re now able to grab a sandwich at coffee shops, share a pizza at […]
Fresh, minty, rich and sweet. You’ll find it impossible to resist these dairy-free mint chocolate bars! Dairy-free mint chocolate bars Makes 4 | Prep 10 mins plus chilling | Cook none GF SF DF EF V MF Ingredients 100g (7oz) cacao butter 100g cocoa powder 60g coconut sugar 1 tbsp mint flavouring Method Melt the cacao […]
We all know we should be cutting down our sugar intake where possible, but with so many natural alternatives available, it’s hard to know what to choose to replace it with. So here’s five reasons from Jenna Farmer that explain why Stevia is one of the best natural sweeteners… 5 reasons to switch to stevia today It’s old […]
Heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this month? Then why not take a look at Edinburgh Blogger, The Hannarchist Cookbook’s, handy guide to the city’s best vegetarian and vegan eateries… The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is in full swing, and hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the capital city over the course of the month to […]
Q Will dairy-free yoghurt provide a similar probiotic benefit to natural yoghurt? Good news! These days you can get lots of pro-biotic alternatives to dairy yoghurt if you’re looking for some gut healthy breakfast (or dessert) material. However, if you’re avoiding dairy because of a lactose intolerance (the naturally occurring sugars in milk), you may not […]
It’s hard enough being on a restricted diet in an environment you know, but what about in one you are unfamiliar with? Rebecca Field provides her top tips when travelling abroad to help you continue eating free-from on holiday… Summer is Here and that means it is time to start thinking about holidays. Whether you are […]