Allergy UK is committed to raising the awareness of allergies and the impact it can have on a person’s life… Although it sometimes can be trivialised, allergy can be a severe medical condition for many people. The fact is that both children and adults with an allergy can experience painful and unpleasant symptoms which will […]
A recent poll by leading gluten free pastry brand Too Good To Be Gluten Free has revealed the top 10 most annoying questions coeliacs are asked… With coeliacs often being mistaken as “fussy eaters” Too Good ran a poll of its fans and asked them submit the most annoying questions and comments directed at coeliacs. Too Good’s […]
We all know that we should be consuming vitamins in the foods we eat, but which are the right ones to take and where do we get them? Experts have revealed the everyday symptoms which could show you have a vitamin or mineral deficiency, including cracked lips, headaches and bad breath. Persistent dandruff, itchy or […]
Weaning children with food allergies can be challenging and terrifying at the same time, but there are simple and proven ways to overcome these possible concerns… Introducing your baby to real food for the first time is one of the great joys of parenthood. This process is somewhat complicated if your child is diagnosed with […]
We are always looking for healthier and cheaper ways to improve our nutritional profile – Robert James gets to the bones of the matter… The benefits of bone broth may seem odd and can be easily surpassed by more popular superfoods. Despite its apparent disadvantage, it has definitely earned the trust of many people, starting […]
Whether you are coeliac, gluten-intolerant or have gone gluten-free as a lifestyle choice, Charlotte Willis explains that it doesn’t have to be the wallet-emptier many believe it to be… So you’ve made the decision to eliminate gluten from your diet. That was the easy part! What follows, for many of us, is the uncertainty of […]
In recent times, the low FODMAP diet has been grabbing lots of headlines, promoting its benefits for alleviating the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome… Results have shown that in around 70% of people with IBS, a low FODMAP diet has resulted in a reduction in symptoms. The British Dietetic Association (BDA) recommends that low FODMAP […]
The battle our body has fighting off allergens is a complex one. Dr Thomas Bohner reckons there is a more rational reason for the unwanted invaders to triumph… A new definition of allergy An allergy is the logical (not misguided!) response of our immune system to the intrusion of a foreign substance (allergen) through the […]
Find out what we at Free-From Heaven HQ thought of a selection of gluten-free breads in part 2 of our gluten-free bread taste test. Click here to check out part 1! Historically, bread available to those on a gluten-free diet has been slim pickings, and what there has been has been over-priced and taste-wise nothing to […]
Kirsty Henshaw, founder of Kirsty’s, discusses why all Kirsty’s meals are naturally free-from, as well as the ingredients that can be found in them. Ready meals are growing in popularity as we continue to lead fast paced, busy, professional and personal lives. They’re a quick, easy and convenient meal choice for when cooking isn’t an […]