In the kitchen with… Vicky Rockliffe

Popular food blogger and recipe writer Vicky Rockliffe talks us through the challenges she faced when she originally decided to adopt a sugar-free diet… Mother of three Vicky had to change her way of cooking when her son was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 2006. Trawling through the internet, she came across The Specific Carbohydrate Diet™. She adopted the thinking and this […]

Vegan Strawberry and Chocolate Buttercream Tart

This recipe is a vegan paradise…why not have a go at making this vegan strawberry delight yourself? By Emily of This Rawsome Vegan Life. I am so happy right now. For my countless blessings from the magical universe BUT ALSO – because I have succeeded in creating raw vegan buttercream. Chocolate. Buttercream. I know, I know; […]

Paleo Mushrooms Stuffed With Brazil Nut Pesto

This nutty recipe is really easy to make and results in a tasty, filling dish, which is vegan, and suitable for those following a gluten-free or paleo diet. By Emma of Paleo With Mrs P. This weekend we spent an amazing couple of days with visiting family in London; the sun shone, we had picnics in […]

In the kitchen with… Sarah Wilson

Journalist, TV presenter and now bestselling author of I Quit Sugar, Australian lifestyle icon Sarah Wilson talks to us about the switching to, and the benefits of, living sugar-free… What was your trigger to turning sugar-free? I have an autoimmune disease and had been told for years I should quit sugar. The idea was far too scary to contemplate, as […]

Vegan Spiced Breakfast Quinoa Porridge

This spicy breakfast recipe is an ideal breakfast sure to keep you satisfied throughout the morning.  By Natalie Tamara of The Tofu Diaries. I could rave on all day about my love for quinoa and its health-giving loveliness, but what I’ve really come to appreciate lately is its versatility. This creamy, warming quinoa porridge has been […]

Vegan Natural Banana Bread

This vegan banana cake recipe is spongy and moist, made with natural wholesome ingredients for a delicious outcome. By Joana of  My Gut Feeling. This recipe is: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free and suitable for Vegan and Vegetarian diets. Ingredients 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed 1 medium carrot, grated 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseeds + 6 tbsp […]

What is a sugar-free diet?

A sugar-free diet is one excluding foods which contain added sugars, mostly found in processed foods and drinks. The aim is to eat whole, unprocessed and natural foods – this includes fruits and vegetables which have naturally occurring sugars. Some people, the minority, also choose to avoid fruit and honey as they contain natural sugars. […]

What is a dairy-free diet?

People may follow a dairy-free diet for a wide range of reasons. It could be an allergy or intolerance, or perhaps due to ethical reasons such as veganism. Here’s our starter guide to what exactly a dairy-free diet is, why people do it, and what food items you should look out for. A dairy-free diet is, you […]

What is a vegan diet?

Veganism is a lifestyle which seeks to exclude the consumption and purchasing of any products of animal origin. Those eating a vegan diet seek to stand against the exploitation of and cruelty towards animals by not eating meat, dairy, eggs or honey.  Vegans follow a diet similar to vegetarian diets, but without dairy, eggs, or honey. […]

Hermesetas SteviaSweet Tablets

Hermesetas SteviaSweet tablets are an alternative to sugar, containing steviol glycosides, which are extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant. They offer a sweet and completely natural alternative for your tea and coffee, and it tastes much like regular sugar so you won’t even notice the difference. The sweeteners also have no impact on blood glucose or […]