Q I have a gluten intolerance, what alcohols should I avoid? In order to navigate your way round a toast-involving event, (hello wedding season) that is a very important question! You can pretty much be safe with cider, wine, most spirits, sherry, ports and liqueurs as even if a gluten-containing product is used as an ingredient, […]
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Gluten-Free Food on a Budget
Do you ever feel like you are getting ripped off in the free-from aisle? Yes, we know that feeling too. Jenna Farmer gives us her essential guide to getting the most for your buck… Whether you are coeliac, gluten intolerant or just trying to improve your health, giving up gluten is no easy task. The […]
Ask the Experts… How do I Bake Gluten-Free Bread in a Bread Machine
Q How do I bake gluten-free bread in a bread machine? Will a gluten-free bread mix work in my bread machine? It’ll all depend on the type of bread machine you have. Remember, normal bread requires much more rising and kneading than gluten-free bread so you’ll need a breadmaker with either a gluten-free option or a […]
Beating inflammation: Anti-inflammatory foods that can help to preserve gut health
Becky Graham explains how anti-inflammatory foods can help to preserve gut health and fight off chronic disease… These days inflammatory conditions appear to be quite common, but whether that’s because they are on the increase or because we are simply more aware remains to be seen. In recent years there has been a lot of […]
Ask the Experts… What Are Good Egg Substitutes for Baking?
Q I love baking, but recently decided to transition to a vegan diet. Are there any good substitutes I can use in my bakes instead? Baking without eggs can seem impossible, but luckily there are a few clever alternatives you can use in their place. Apple sauce, or a well-ripened, mashed banana are a great, healthy […]
Soy – Covering the Controversy
Nutritional scientist and blogger at ‘Gluten-Free and All Things Nice’, Michelle Kickham looks into the facts behind soy… Soy has gotten itself a pretty bad rap nowadays. Nobody really knows what to think about it; is it good for you? Will it help with my hormone problems? Does it cause cancer? It’s understandable, really – […]
How probiotics and prebiotics can help to fight common digestive issues
Georgina Young of Greens of the Stone Age explains how maintaining the balance between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria can help fight common digestive issues… Probiotics and prebiotics – you’ve probably heard these terms being hauled around the healthy eating scene lately, but what’s the difference between the two? How do they work? Do you need them? And […]
Coeliac Disease and Brain Fog: Overcome Those Cloudy Moments
Nutritional scientist and blogger at ‘Gluten-Free and All Things Nice’, Michelle Kickham examines whether there is any merit in the latest buzz word linked to coeliac disease. Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? Or, put your dinner in the fridge instead of the oven to cook it? Lose […]
Enjoy a free-from 5:2 with GLORIOUS! range of soups!
With GLORIOUS! range of exciting and adventurous soups, you can enjoy a delicious, free-from 5:2 diet! First of all, what is the 5:2 diet? Essentially, the 5:2 diet is an eating plan where you eat normally (around 2000 calories for women and 2500 calories for men) for 5 days of the week. On 2 nonconsecutive […]
Feel Good Foods
Healthy Hedonist Becky Graham shows how to improve your well-being by using mood-boosting foods… We all want to feel good – that’s a given – and we all know how our mood can influence what we eat. If you’ve ever craved a big bowl of chilli, pasta or a cheeky slice of cake after a long […]