Eat Natural founder Praveen Vijh dismisses the notion that all snacking is bad for you – it’s about the balance… FIRSTLY I GUESS I SHOULD SAY that I am not a nutritionist. I am, however a busy mid-lifer trying to keep an active and balanced life. I have two youngish kids and […]
Scientific director of Ugg Foods, evolutionary anthropologist, author and public speaker Geoff James Bond lends his wealth of experience to give his opinion on the benefits and myths about living the Paleo way… We know that if you put a cat, a canary and bird seed in a cage, the cat eats the canary and […]
Could a free-from diet be good for your skin? We all know the basics for healthy skin: get enough sleep; drink plenty of water; eat a healthy diet; cut down on fatty foods….but could certain food intolerances or sensitivities be responsible for those outbreaks? If you’re experiencing problems with your skin, it may be worth […]
Viva! campaigner Veronika Powell explains how a vegan diet of fresh fruit and vegetables can be far more beneficial to your bones than a diet full of dairy… We’ve all heard that children need milk and dairy products to grow up big and strong, while grown-ups need them to have healthy bones. But is it […]
When we talk about gluten we tend to think of the usual suspects: pasta; cake and the number one suspect: bread. But you’d be surprised to learn what other foods and products contain gluten. If you suffer from Coeliac Disease this could be a big problem. Even if you are carefully avoiding gluten you could […]
If you’ve got coeliac disease, cross-contamination with even the slightest bit of gluten is a real no-no. It can be tough sharing a kitchen with gluten-eating family and friends, and it might seem almost impossible to avoid contamination. Here are some of our top tips for keeping your kitchen gluten-free. 1. Label everything. We mean […]
Even though the terms wheat and gluten are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. Dr Eva Detko explains the difference… Why is it important to know the difference between wheat and gluten? Understanding the difference between wheat and gluten can help avoid any unnecessary symptoms that may be brought on by ingesting the wrong foods. […]
Going out for a meal in a restaurant with friends or family is one of life’s simple pleasures. But if you’re looking for gluten-free options, how do you make a dining out experience as tasty – and safe – as possible? Birthdays, anniversaries, meeting up with friends, or going on a date – life is […]
The days are slowly (very slowly) becoming more full of sunshine and summer is getting closer and closer. We can’t wait for a summer full of barbecues, picnics, fruity smoothies and enjoying the sunny weather as much as possible, as well as all the delicious seasonal fruit and veg that grows in abundance during these warmer months. Why […]
The lovely folks over at Holland and Barrett have collaborated with chefs Natasha Corrett and Christine Bailey to share some top tips for hosting a successful free-from dinner party. The health retailer recently declared their plans to launch 50 free-from stores in locations across the UK. We can’t wait to see all they have to offer, after the success of their first […]