The “Ally” is being developed by a vegetarian engineering student to check for the presence of animal products in foods while traveling. Brunel University London Product Design Engineering student Imogen Adams is currently developing “Ally,” a handheld gadget and accompanying app that will be able to test for the presence of allergens in foods served […]
Get summer-ready with a feast of healthy barbecue treats with the latest issue of Free-From Heaven… Welcome to the latest issue of Free-From Heaven, packed full as always with healthy seasonal recipes, features, news, interviews, expert advice, nutrition and latest products. This month we get cooking over coals (or gas) with a selection of healthy recipes […]
In recent times, the low FODMAP diet has been grabbing lots of headlines, promoting its benefits for alleviating the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome… Results have shown that in around 70% of people with IBS, a low FODMAP diet has resulted in a reduction in symptoms. The British Dietetic Association (BDA) recommends that low FODMAP […]
Sometimes you just can’t beat a great big stack of pancakes, especially with lashings of maple syrup and fresh fruit. And there’s no need to miss out on this breakfast treat with this easy gluten and dairy-free pancake recipe! Easy gluten and dairy-free pancakes By Vicki Montagu (www.freefromfairy.com) Makes 6 (crêpe style), around […]
This hearty veggie chilli is an absolute must-make recipe! Packed with protein and veg, it’ll have you feeling as good as it tastes. Veggie chilli By The Physique Geek (www.thephysiquegeek.com) Serves 2 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 15 mins | Calories 745 (per serving) GF SF DF EF V MF Ingredients 170g (6oz) soya […]
The battle our body has fighting off allergens is a complex one. Dr Thomas Bohner reckons there is a more rational reason for the unwanted invaders to triumph… A new definition of allergy An allergy is the logical (not misguided!) response of our immune system to the intrusion of a foreign substance (allergen) through the […]
Tesco has changed the recipe of its popular caterpillar cake to make it dairy free. Tesco’s affordable version of the popular Marks and Spencer Colin the Caterpillar cake, Carl the Caterpillar, is now dairy-free. The supermarket giant was already selling Carl – a gluten and wheat free alternative cake – but has now changed its […]
Premium nut butter brand Pip & Nut is making its first foray into the fast-growing world of dairy-free milk alternatives with the launch of three delicious almond milk drinks. Set to land on shelf from 24 June, the new range of mylks contain no refined sugar, and have a gorgeous golden colour from the use of roasted […]
New EU rules on food labelling have resulted in 62% more food and drink products being recalled from shelves due to unreported allergens, research has found. There were 144 allergen-related recalls in 2015/16, up from 89 in 2014/15, according to research by law firm RPC. Brands and retailers were “starting to feel the effect” of […]
This flourless, gluten free cake perfectly showcases the flavour of California walnuts – serve with poached pears and crème fraiche for a show stopping dessert. Flourless California walnut cake with poached pears Prep time: 1 hour | Serves: 8 GF V MF Ingredients For the cake: Butter for greasing 350g California walnuts Zest of 1 lemon […]