Yesterday, Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) made the decision to stop the prescribing of gluten-free foods with immediate effect. This decision was made despite Coeliac UK making a strong case for keeping gluten-free prescriptions over the last few months. The CCG held a public consultation which the Charity and many local people with coeliac […]
Do you ever have one of those days when you just need a cookie? Nothing beats that feeling of biting into a cookie that’s still warm with the chocolate chips all soft and melted inside! The problem is, it can sometimes be a struggle to find a recipe that makes just enough to satisfy your […]
Coeliac disease affects approximately 1 in 100 people in the UK, and many others suffer from an allergy or intolerance to gluten. However, as yet, no cure for coeliac disease or gluten intolerances exist, and celebrities and regular people have to deal with the problem with the universal solution of avoiding foods containing gluten. Here are twelve famous […]
These pancakes are fluffy light and packed full of zingy flavour and superfood goodness with the Chilean Blueberries. To make them even healthier, they are made with spelt flour, which is easier to digest than wheat flour and are sweetened with a touch of lower GI agave syrup. Spelt and Vanilla Blueberry Pancakes with Agave Syrup By Sophie Mitchell (www.sophiemichell.com) SF […]
Give your dessert an Italian flavour with this moist, fruity and ever-so zesty polenta cake by Dr. Oetker. Polenta and ground almonds make for a great gluten-free alternative to flour, whilst also giving this cake its delightful yellow colour and wonderfully soft texture. Zesty Orange Polenta Cake Ingredients (8 servings): 175 ml Olive Oil light 250 […]
Pancakes are everyones favourite indulgent weekend breakfast, but did you know that Pancake Day is traditionally celebrated as a way to use up rich foods like eggs, milk and flour before the 40-day fasting season of Lent began? However, if you’re coeliac, or following a gluten-free diet, there’s no need to feel left out on Pancake Day, […]
Delicious moist, chocolatey, and scrumptious gluten-free brownies packed full of chocolate chips and nuts. Heaven! You won’t even realise they are gluten-free! Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies By Jane Dunn (www.janespatisserie.com) Serves 16 | Preparation time 20 mins | Baking time 35 mins GF MF Ingredients: 175g butter 175g dark chocolate 150g light brown sugar 3 medium […]
The number of people diagnosed in the UK with coeliac disease has increased fourfold between 1990 and 2011, a study suggests, with an estimated one in 100 people in the UK suffering from the disease. With more and more people being diagnosed in recent years, awareness of coeliac disease has never been so widespread. But here’s 15 […]
Falooda is a typical Indian dessert made from sweet thickened milk – in this case almond milk – and textured with a tasty, crunchy garnish. By Mira Manek. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, egg-free and vegan. Ingredients | Makes about 15 pieces 300ml (10fl oz) almond milk 1 tsp agar-agar powder 4 […]
Soft and chewy double chocolate gluten-free cookies that are perfect for a treat – best of all, you won’t even realise they are gluten-free! Double Chocolate Gluten-Free Cookies By Jane Dunn (www.janespatisserie.com) Serves 15 | Preparation time 10 mins | Baking time 15 mins GF MF Ingredients: 100g Unsalted Butter 200g Light Brown Sugar 2 […]