Ali Walsh finds out what it’s like to do a 7-day gut reset… A gut reset? Really? Does it sound like a new fad? Why would a coeliac say yes to a diet that requires cutting out even more food? The answer is simple: despite rigidly following a gluten-free diet, I get regular tummy pains […]
Christine Bailey looks at the difference between gluten allergies, intolerances and food sensitivities, and how getting the correct diagnosis is imperative to managing the condition… Allergens appear in many forms: food, environment, pets, chemicals, lotions, potions and medications, to name a few. There are various types of food reactions and there is equally as much […]
Love Your Gut Week is back with a new theme for 2019 that aims to get people talking honestly and openly about gut health issues. Following the success of last year’s Dying Of Embarrassment campaign, Love Your Gut are bringing back their digestive health awareness initiative for 2019. Building on the theme of debunking the shame […]
Top nutritionists reveal secrets to beating the fat and sugar from gluten-free foods… Planning on shedding a few pounds before your holiday this summer, or want to give your skin a youthful boost for make-up free days at the beach? It may be time to detox your kitchen cupboards for some seemingly healthy foods, which […]
Dietitian and spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association Chloe Miles examines the pros and cons of going gluten-free to deal with your IBS… You can’t be diagnosed on symptoms alone as some of these symptoms are also present in other conditions such as Coeliac Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is important not to self-diagnose […]
Ever wondered if there was something that could help you if you’ve accidentally consumed gluten? Christine Bailey may just have the answer… Whether you are coeliac or gluten sensitive, it’s not always easy to ensure your diet is 100% gluten-free. Although the home setting can be fairly well controlled by eliminating gluten-containing products or utilising […]
Love Your Gut dietitian Jo Travers shares her advice on how to keep your gut happy and healthy when following a gluten-free diet. Avoiding gluten means avoiding gluten-containing grains, but does not have to mean avoiding gut-healthy foods altogether. Many foods that are friendly to your gut are still on the menu for gluten-intolerant or […]
Nutritionist Kate Arnold explains how to avoid unpleasant issues while gluten-free abroad… Over half of women who have been on holiday (54%) have had their holiday spoilt by a health issue, according to a new poll commissioned by constipation treatment Dulcolax. Nutritionist and bowel expert Kate Arnold says: “It’s awful when you become unwell on […]
Schär Registered Dietitian Katie Kennedy and Alison Reid, CEO of the national charity, The IBS Network, provide information and advice on diagnosing and managing your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). How common is IBS? Registered Dietitian Katie Kennedy says, “Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition, with around a third of UK adults saying they have or have suffered […]
Charlotte Willis delves deep into the scientific world to get to grips with how and why gluten rears its ugly head, and what we can do to relieve the symptoms of an unexpected gluten-sensitivity attack… I think we’ve all been in a similar boat at some point in our journeys with food intolerances. You disclose your […]