Q What is the process of creating gluten-free beer? The brewing process for 6X Gold started in our pilot micro-brewery where we trialled different versions of the recipe. We conducted multiple taste tests and decided on the best recipe, which gave the hoppy, refreshing ale we were after. We didn’t want to compromise on flavour so […]
A common misconception, often with influence from ‘celebrity’ is that gluten-free means healthy. Ali Walsh looks at why this is not necessarily the case and instead how to make it work for you… In my early twenties I was chubby. Not desperately so, but I certainly didn’t have a midriff to be proud of. Then […]
Charlotte Willis discusses the pros and cons of taking on a detox… Digestion. The long-winded, complex, chemistry-based biochemical 24-hour process that we all inherently undergo day after day, year after year without conscious effort. The absorption of our food and drink (which ultimately provides us with energy and nourishment) is a progressive multi-stage process not […]
Found in a wide variety of cuisines and in a selection of sweet and savoury dishes, the pineapple could well be one of the most under-rated fruits, until now… Unappealing to the eye and more difficult than peeling a banana or orange, the pineapple is considered by some to be the black sheep of the […]
Exercise plays a great role in making you stay healthy. There are several health problems you can easily avoid if you develop a habit of carrying out exercise on a daily routine. People who work out on a regular basis are known to stay fit. Your physical appearance and self-esteem will rise if you start […]
Q What are the potential repercussions of eating gluten when living with coeliac disease? It can be devastating to be told you’ll never eat gluten again. Upon hearing this, most coeliacs go through the recognised 5 stages of grief: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance The first four stages leave coeliacs vulnerable to eating gluten again. This could be: Pretending you don’t […]
Q I am lactose intolerant, should I be worried about casein? Casein is found mainly in dairy products, so if you are avoiding all dairy products then your chances of consuming casein are low, but be cautious as some other foods also contain casein. Be wary when a product says lactose-free, as it may not be casein-free. […]
Q Does gluten provide any nutrients I should seek elsewhere? Eliminating gluten from your diet puts you at risk of having fewer vitamins, minerals and fibre in your diet, including vitamin B and iron. To combat this, it’s important to get a wide variety of foods such as beans (natural, not baked beans), green leafy vegetables […]
Q What are the best dairy-free milks to use for different styles of cooking? Coconut milk comes in two forms, tinned and ‘fresh’ and is the most versatile. Due to its natural creaminess, tinned coconut milk is the perfect base for dairy-free ice cream and for use in Asian cooking, where it would naturally be paired […]
Q. Can cutting out dairy help with my Eczema? Eczema is a non-infectious, inflammatory skin condition. It often comes in bouts, with genetic predisposition, environmental allergens, temperature, stress and food all possible aggravates. Nutritionists agree that there’s a potential link between consumption of dairy products and skin conditions. This doesn’t mean that everyone with eczema has […]