Q I have eliminated wheat from my diet, so why do I still feel bloated all the time? Let’s start by clarifying the big difference between ‘wheat’ and ‘gluten’, as they are often used interchangeably. Gluten is a protein that is found within wheat (all varieties) as well as barley and rye. Therefore, wheat will always […]
It’s fairly evident that more and more restaurants are coming to terms with the value of the ‘free-from pound’. Jenna Farmer looks at how this has manifested itself on the high street… There’s no doubt that the free-from market is booming; we’re now able to grab a sandwich at coffee shops, share a pizza at […]
Becky Graham demonstrates that you don’t have to go completely ‘cold turkey’ to benefit your health – your body can naturally do much of the hard work for you… You might have spent the last couple of months holed up at home with your juicer or at the gym at every given opportunity; you may […]
Michelle Kickham examines the hype behind supplements; which ones are useful and which we should ignore… If you’ve ever stood dazed and confused in front of the supplements shelf at your local health food store thinking ‘What are all of these for’, then you’re not alone. There are literally hundreds of different supplements out there […]
Nutritional scientist and blogger at ‘Gluten-Free and All Things Nice’, Michelle Kickham examines whether there is any merit in the latest buzz word linked to coeliac disease. Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? Or, put your dinner in the fridge instead of the oven to cook it? Lose […]
Q Since starting a gluten-free diet I have noticed that I have put on weight. Is this normal? Many people who begin eating gluten-free foods gain weight. There are several reasons for that. Gluten is damaging to the gut, so as people remove it out of their diet and the gut starts to heal, its […]
Foods that Calm… Nutritionist, chef and personal trainer Will Girling explains how to achieve gut healing by consuming foods and spices that can help calm your stomach in an emergency… Gluten issues happen when the gut’s ability to digest certain antigens (food) becomes impaired causing intolerance or autoimune diseases like coeliac disease. An inflammatory […]
Coconut and Lemon Cookies – Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan Coconut and Lemon Cookies By Joana Oliveira (www.mygutfeeling.eu) GF DF EF V Makes 14 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 15-20 mins | Calories 119 (per cookie) Ingredients 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseeds plus 3 tbsp warm water) 4 tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil 115g (4oz) caster […]