Gut health tips for those following a gluten free diet

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 […]

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 […]

Natural methods to boost your winter health

Winter is coming: brace yourselves the natural way, boost your winter health Summer is over and winter has begun casting its icy shadows over our immune systems. Charlotte Willis guides you through the best natural methods to boost your winter health over the cooler days… There’s something quite romantic about winter days. The chilling air […]

10 ‘healthy’ foods that might not be as healthy as they seem…

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 […]

How to maintain a healthy and balanced gluten-free diet

Coeliac UK’s Norma McGough looks at some key elements to maintain a healthy and balanced diet when eating gluten-free… Q. How can I maintain a healthy diet if I need to eat gluten-free? A. Healthy eating recommendations for weight control on a gluten-free diet are the same as for the general population, such as aiming to eat […]

How to avoid holiday health problems on a gluten-free diet

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 […]

Living healthily on a gluten-free diet: What you need to know

To maximise the benefits of cutting out gluten because of coeliac disease or other health reasons, you’ve got to pay attention to your overall diet. Norma McGough tells us the key things you need to know… Q There’s confusion around oats. Can they be included on a gluten-free diet? Oats are not related to gluten-containing grains […]