Quitting refined sugar can be tough, but given how incredibly harmful sugar can be, it is definitely worth the effort. Kris Gunners shows us some worthy alternative sweeteners… Stevia Stevia is a very popular low-calorie sweetener. It is extracted from the leaves of a plant called stevia rebaudiana. This plant has been grown for sweetness […]
An American classic, these fluffy gluten and sugar-free blueberry and yoghurt American-style gluten-free pancakes make the perfect brunch. Blueberry & yoghurt American style gluten-free pancakes By Seasonal Berries (www.seasonalberries.co.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 10-15 mins | Calories 241 (per serving) GF SF MF Ingredients 50g (2oz) fine polenta 50g (2oz) tapioca flour ½ […]
We all know we should be cutting down our sugar intake where possible, but with so many natural alternatives available, it’s hard to know what to choose to replace it with. So here’s five reasons from Jenna Farmer that explain why Stevia is one of the best natural sweeteners… 5 reasons to switch to stevia today It’s old […]
Sugar is making all the headlines for the wrong reasons – Annie Jones tells us why… We all like our sweet things. We all seem to think that it is the best way to give boundless energy on those days when we have so much to do, to see, to achieve! Sugar or caffeine are normally […]
Gosh! is a new range of delicious and nutritious meals that heralds a new era in everyday free-from eating. Gosh! meals are convenient, quick, and easy to prepare, can be found in the chiller cabinet and are made from delicious and healthy ingredients that are bursting with natural flavour. The Gosh! range can be 100% trusted […]
Nutritional therapist Dr Eva Detko looks into the pros and cons of using common sugar alternatives to sweeten up your baking… When thinking about substituting sugar in a recipe, it is important to remember that, apart from sweetness, sugar also provides structure, texture and flavour to baked goods. Therefore, replacing sugar in recipes can be […]
These pancakes are fluffy light and packed full of zingy flavour and superfood goodness with the Chilean Blueberries. To make them even healthier, they are made with spelt flour, which is easier to digest than wheat flour and are sweetened with a touch of lower GI agave syrup. Spelt and Vanilla Blueberry Pancakes with Agave Syrup By Sophie Mitchell (www.sophiemichell.com) SF […]
Q We are trying to get ourselves off sugar. What is the best way to ease into a sugar free diet? My first question would be to ask why you want to cut sugar out of your diet. There is no doubt that having a high sugar consumption is inadvisable, but cutting out sugar altogether poses […]
Q If I am ‘free-from’, how do I entice my friends around for dinner without their dubious looks? I understand the anxiety that can occur when those of us with intolerances are set the task of cooking for those who have systems made of steel! As I always say, there’s nothing quite like in-home dining. […]
There’s few things in life that are nicer than coming home from a walk in the winter, kicking off your wellies, and snuggling up on the sofa in your duvet with a great big mug of hot chocolate. It’s even nicer when that comforting hot chocolate is packed full of healthy ingredients that are so […]