A hero bus driver saved a young passenger’s life by driving him straight home after he suffered a severe allergic reaction to nuts on board. James Rossi announced to other passengers on the 268 bus that he was not stopping as he took the 16-year-old from Hampstead to the front door of his home in […]
A teen girl experienced a horrific event when her school nurse delayed her access to an EpiPen in the middle of a life-threatening allergic reaction. A trained medical professional elongated a terrifying experience for a child, and what’s worse is that no one can say why the nightmare happened. Officials at Township High School District […]
Inflammation can be both good and bad. On one hand, it helps your body defend itself from infection and injury, but on the other hand, chronic inflammation can lead to weight gain and disease. Stress, unhealthy inflammatory foods and low activity levels can make this risk even worse. However, some foods can actually help fight […]
Galettes are wonderfully simple desserts to make, and are a great way to use up the last of the season’s fruit. This gluten-free plum and blueberry galette is filled with fresh plums and blueberries, which makes for a winning flavour combination! Gluten-free plum & blueberry galette By Silly Yak (www.sillyyak.co.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins […]
Whip up a wicked weekend treat with these sumptuous crispy apple, cinnamon and raisin pastries. Apple, cinnamon & raisin pastries By Silly Yak (www.sillyyak.co.uk) Serves 6 | Prep 20 mins | Cook 35-40 mins | Calories 451 (per serving) GF MF Ingredients 200g (7oz) diced apples in syrup 2 tsp cinnamon 100g (3½oz) raisins 1 block of Silly […]
Q. Is goats’ milk a suitable alternative to cows’ milk? Goats’ milk is a great tasting and highly nutritious alternative to cows’ milk which many people enjoy. It is not suitable for those diagnosed with a cows’ milk allergy or lactose intolerance (it contains slightly less lactose than cows’ milk, but isn’t suitable for those […]
Founder of her own cookery school, Victoria North takes us on a global journey through exotic, yet readily accessible free-from ingredients and alternatives… Part of the joy and challenge of cooking and baking free-from is the task of removing our blinkers from Western ingredients. The two big players, entrenched in tradition and industry are wheat and […]
Michelle Kickham examines the pros and cons of some of the more popular dairy-free ‘milks’… Ever wondered why nearly all infants can digest real milk? And by real milk I mean the stuff containing lactose – not imaginary milk! Almost 65% of the adult human population has a reduced ability to break down lactose, the […]
Dinner time just got fancy with this recipe for roast salmon with fennel and pistachio dukkha! Dukkha is an Egyptian spice mix with is absolutely delicious served as a topping on meat fish, fish roasted veggies. Roast salmon with fennel & pistachio dukkha By Fiona Hunter (www.americanpistachios.co.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 25 mins […]
Food allergy researcher Hazel Gowland uncovers the dangers and risks of food allergens in non-food care products… Easing yourself back into the salon chair, you relax and enjoy the warmth of the water as your hair is professionally washed and conditioned, before being cut and styled…Or perhaps you remove your fluffy robe and prepare to […]