It’s that time of year again when the thick blankets are calling and you’re snug jumpers have never felt so good, but you’ll also want to keep the nasty winter bugs at bay. We have asked our experts for their top tips on giving your immunity a helping hand in avoiding the colds and flus […]
Discover the best foods to help speed up your metabolism While there are no short-cuts to losing weight, there are a few things you can do to boost your metabolism. Exercising regularly and getting plenty of sleep are two of the best things you can do. However, there are also plenty of foods that speed metabolism, […]
Take up the Veganuary challenge and spend a month discovering the joys of being vegan. Charlotte Willis is your guide… Dear reader, First and foremost, on behalf of Free-from Heaven, the growing vegan community and myself, congratulations for deciding to take the challenge, give it a go, and finally making the switch. You may not […]
When considering changing your diet, it’s often a good idea to follow a specific meal plan that’s been tried and tested by a leading nutritionist… How do I know if I should give up dairy? Listening to your body is just as important as listening to the scales. New research from Dream shows that 31m […]
Some people can’t leave the home without it, others would rather have an extra five minutes in bed, or some parents make do with a cup of tea or coffee as they focus on getting their kids ready for school. But how important is breakfast and what contribution does eating breakfast make to your health […]
See what we at Free-From Heaven HQ thought of a selection of the latest dairy-free chocolates and bars to hit the aisles… When we decided we were going to be doing a taste test on chocolate this month we were not short of volunteers to help us with the sampling, and they were not disappointed. […]
Veganuary’s chief executive Simon Winch explains why so many people take part in Veganuary each year, and why he hopes you will sign up too… In 2017, 60,000 people pledged to try veganism for January, and Veganuary’s Ambassadors – including Evanna Lynch (Harry Potter), Jasmine Harman (A Place in the Sun), comedian Carl Donnelly and […]
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 […]
Managing a food allergy can present lots of challenges and obstacles, but it doesn’t have to mean you miss out on delicious meals, social occasions and dining out. Allergy UK is the leading national charity for people affected by allergy in the UK and here, the charity provides advice on cooking and eating out with […]
The terms gluten-free and wheat-free are often used interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. Registered dietitian Ali Hutton explains the difference… Many people follow a gluten-free or wheat-free diet, either to manage a medical condition or as a lifestyle choice, but with so much conflicting information and advice on health and well-being […]