See what we at Gluten-Free Heaven headquarters thought of a selection of the latest gluten-free nuts to hit the aisles… Snacking is great isn’t it? So when we decided to put nuts to the test we had a fair few volunteers and by and large we were not disappointed by what we had come into the […]
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Balancing act: Catering for a coeliac toddler’s birthday party
Ali Walsh has the problem of a toddler’s birthday to settle… My son is about to turn two and I’ve been completely overthinking his birthday. I want to make a showstopper cake (what everyone will expect); I’ll settle for a normal cake (but miss a great opportunity to show off); but I’ll probably get an alternative […]
How to beat unhealthy attitudes to food
According to a prominent study, two-thirds of UK millennials have an unhealthy relationship with food. Our experts look how to change this worrying outlook… A recent study by Aviva has revealed that millennials are adopting unhealthy eating habits to keep their weight down, with 51% of UK adults aged 25-34 regularly skipping meals, as well as […]
Nut & rice milks: The big dairy-free milk taste test
See what we at Free-From Heaven HQ thought of a selection of the latest free-from milks to hit the aisles… We never thought this was going to be an easy test for a couple of reasons. How do you take a sip of milk and make a reasoned judgement as you would normally have it […]
In the spotlight… Bay’s Kitchen
Hayley Burdett’s personal struggle with IBS saw her launch Bay’s Kitchen, a readily available and handy solution for those on a Low FODMAP diet… Bay’s Kitchen is a new free-from food brand specialising in Low FODMAP foods, with no compromise on taste. The brand was founded by Hayley Burdett in 2016 and, after 18 months […]
Why you need to ditch the chocolate and margarine if you have hay fever
Max Wiseberg shows that despite the chocolate, it isn’t all bad news for hay fever sufferers… You’ll probably be surprised to read that what you eat and drink can affect how much or how little you’ll suffer from hay fever,” says airborne allergies expert and creator of HayMax allergen barrier balms, Max Wiseberg. There are […]
Living healthily on a gluten-free diet: What you need to know
To maximise the benefits of cutting out gluten because of coeliac disease or other health reasons, you’ve got to pay attention to your overall diet. Norma McGough tells us the key things you need to know… Q There’s confusion around oats. Can they be included on a gluten-free diet? Oats are not related to gluten-containing grains […]
Research shows seven in ten people with coeliac disease can feel socially isolated
71% of people with coeliac disease think people avoid inviting them round for dinner, whilst 6 in 10 (64%) Brits don’t know the correct definition of coeliac disease, so it’s no wonder that those with the autoimmune disease can often feel socially isolated. Research by Warburtons, released to mark Coeliac UK Awareness Week, reveals that seven […]
In the spotlight – Schär Gluten-Free
If you are coeliac or eat a gluten-free diet you are likely to be well aware of Schär, but you probably only know half the story… Just a few miles south of the Austrian border lies the Italian town of Merano. Surrounded by breath-taking Alpine scenery, which extends as far as the eye can see; […]
A step forward from going gluten-free: The Autoimmune Protocol system
Ambra Torelli answers our questions about the AIP diet… While looking for a natural alternative to improve the autoimmune symptoms she’s struggled with for years, Ambra Torelli came across the Autoimmune Protocol, also known as AIP. And after personally experiencing the incredible healing power of this protocol, she was inspired to tell others and encourage […]