Emma Amoscato shows how to empower our children to take responsibility for their own dietary restrictions in a safe, controlled, informative and interactive way… Would you like a cake mummy?” asked my three-year-old son as he worked away busily in his toy kitchen. As I turned around to take it from him he pulled it […]
Author of Sugar Free ME: Gluten, sugar, yeast and dairy-free eating, Alison Beadle shows us what to look out for when considering tucking into that perfect free-from favourite… Chocolate, whilst easily available for those with no allergies or intolerances, is one of the trickiest things to find if you are looking for gluten-, dairy-, sugar- […]
Inflammation can be both good and bad. On one hand, it helps your body defend itself from infection and injury, but on the other hand, chronic inflammation can lead to weight gain and disease. Stress, unhealthy inflammatory foods and low activity levels can make this risk even worse. However, some foods can actually help fight […]
Founder of her own cookery school, Victoria North takes us on a global journey through exotic, yet readily accessible free-from ingredients and alternatives… Part of the joy and challenge of cooking and baking free-from is the task of removing our blinkers from Western ingredients. The two big players, entrenched in tradition and industry are wheat and […]
Michelle Kickham examines the pros and cons of some of the more popular dairy-free ‘milks’… Ever wondered why nearly all infants can digest real milk? And by real milk I mean the stuff containing lactose – not imaginary milk! Almost 65% of the adult human population has a reduced ability to break down lactose, the […]
Food allergy researcher Hazel Gowland uncovers the dangers and risks of food allergens in non-food care products… Easing yourself back into the salon chair, you relax and enjoy the warmth of the water as your hair is professionally washed and conditioned, before being cut and styled…Or perhaps you remove your fluffy robe and prepare to […]
Ever wondered if you need more magnesium? No, us neither! However, according to the latest research, you should as a lack of magnesium can lead to major health problems such as poor heart health and type 2 diabetes*. Have no fear, as we have devised a list of the top 5 symptoms to watch out for! […]
Gluten Free Gathering founder Kim McGowan takes a look at some of the top places to eat in this gluten-free guide to Bath… Trying to find somewhere nice and safe to eat in a top 20 UK tourist destination like the Roman City of Bath can be tricky when it needs to be gluten-free. Heaving […]
With so many great alternatives on the market, your baking days needn’t be over if you’ve eliminated grains from your diet! But knowing which flour alternatives to use, and when, can be tricky, especially with so much choice. So let Italian chef Ambra Torelli guide you through her favourite replacements and show you how to make the most […]
Georgina Young invites us to give up those feelings of discomfort or embarrassment, and instead learn to nourish and improve your digestive system with all-natural remedies… Digestive complaints such as acid reflux, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea are all too common within the UK. In fact, roughly 40% of people will suffer from at least one […]