It can be awkward, embarrassing and sometimes very stressful, but there are ways to overcome the accepted and lead a ‘normal’ life in the office… Balancing meeting and greeting clients, with answering a mountain of emails may feel like a juggling act as it is. The last thing you then need is your Irritable Bowel […]
Q I am a vegetarian, but planning to go vegan. Do you have any top tips? There are so many good and wholesome reasons to adopt a vegan lifestyle, with a broad spectrum of reasons ranging from health to animal welfare and the environment. My personal experience over the past seven years is that becoming […]
So – you’re thinking about going vegetarian? Maybe you already don’t eat that much meat and you just want to take that final step towards becoming a fully fledged vegetarian, or perhaps you cannot imagine a live without meat but for whatever reason want to cut it out of your diet. Hopefully this guide will shed some […]
Catering for allergies, whether they be your own or a loved one’s, can be a minefield, but Laura Hemmington shows us how the festive season can be enjoyed by one and all… As we enter the season for all things crisp, cosy and comforting, our thoughts start to focus on winter’s main event: Christmas. For […]
If you’re having a barbecue at home, then the chances are you know your stuff and will be buying ingredients or products you’re familiar with. But if you’re socialising, Becky Graham has some golden rules you should follow to help you barbecue safely with coeliac disease… Leave the bread out! It might be obvious, but […]
We all want to cook-up that perfect bake, but what about making like-for-like dishes that deliver the same taste and quality as non free-from recipes? Vicki Montague from The Free From Fairy looks at some worthy alternatives… Eggs Remove eggs from your diet and you might think you will never have a meringue or cake […]
Chef/owner of Harry’s Kitchen, Harry Hensman is passionate about seasonal cooking and is sought out by clients who have super-healthy dietary requirements, but don’t want to sacrifice taste. Here’s his top tips for baking healthier, vegan treats… Top Tips for Vegan Baking Coconut oil Coconut oil is a great substitute for butter – you can make […]
Embarking on a gluten-free diet can seem very daunting, so here are some top tips from Europe’s number 1 gluten-free food company, Schär’s, resident dietitian to help get you started… 1 There’s no reason why a gluten free diet can’t be healthy and well balanced. Eat regular meals based on gluten free starchy foods (including […]
If you’re just discovering how to bake gluten-free, dairy-free or sugar-free food, it may seem like a minefield when it comes to getting it right. Try these essential tips from Vicki over at the Free-From Fairy to keep your cooking safe, tasty and free from allergens. You’ll be making delicious free-from baking in no time! […]
It’s not just what you eat that can affect your health but how you cook food. So next time you’re planning out your meals, remember to check that the cooking method you’re using for that particular food ensures you are maintaining the optimum level of nutrients. Vavista’s dietitian Sophie Claessens talks us through the different […]