Being on a gluten free diet doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on delicious foodie treats. This was confirmed when I tried out the new Hale & Hearty Rich Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie Mix and took the results into the office.
This sugar free cranberry sauce was an experiment to use up some leftover christmas cranberries but it is going down a treat with cheese and meats.
If you are anything like me then jars of cook-in sauces are essential storecupboard items for busy weekdays when I just want to throw something together for a quick and easy meal, so I was intruiged to try the Meridian Sauces range. Continue Reading…
Whether you are a fitness freak or phobic new year is the perfect time to review your exercise regime and set yourself new goals. You might think that Fussy Foodie is just about getting your diet right but I am absolutely convinced that exercise is just as important for physical health Continue Reading…
Managing irritable bowel syndrome is often a case of trial and error as there is no simple, effective medication or definitive treatment. However, there is increasing evidence to support the use of probiotics for IBS sufferers. Probiotics are widely available as yoghurts Continue Reading…
If you like Alpro products and like me you love a freebie then you won’t want to miss out on the new Alpro Treats scheme. You simply collect codes from Alpro packs and save up for treats from cereal bowls and yoga mats (5 product codes) to Continue Reading…
No matter what your dietary restrictions or preferences it’s crucial that you have a balanced healthy diet. Cutting out multiple foods can really restrict the variety in your diet, which could result in nutrient deficiencies. Remind yourself of the basic principles of healthy eating to ensure that you get Continue Reading…
Omega 3 eggs such as Columbus and Goldenlay are becoming increasingly popular, as we learn more and more about the wonders of omega 3 for health. But does this mean that you can ditch the oily fish and eat omega 3 eggs instead? Read on to help you decide whether omega 3 eggs are healthy or hype. Continue Reading…
Sugar free granola could be considered a contradiction in terms. It might sound like a ‘health food’ but most granola’s are loaded with sugar and honey – no wonder they taste so good! Never one to turn down a challenge I set to work developing a tasty, nutritious sugar free granola. Continue Reading…
Do you know if you are getting enough omega 3? It is recommended that we eat two portions of fish per week, one of which oily (e.g. salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout), but in the UK most people don’t eat enough oily fish. So are we getting enough omega 3 and what are good omega 3 sources? Continue Reading…
These barbecue beans are a doddle to make and have gone down really well this weekend, when we actually managed to have two sunny barbecues (in England!). I call them barbecue beans not due to the flavour but because they are a fantastic barbecue side dish. Continue Reading…
Chicken Korma is a takeway favourite but not generally what you would consider a healthy dish and would usually be out of bounds for many people on a free-from diet. This dairy free chicken korma is made with soya milk – an unusual but delicious twist on the traditional recipe. Continue Reading…
Puffed Oats are a new addition to the Rude Health cereal range, available now in Waitrose. I am always on the look out for healthy low GI breakfast cereals, so I am very excited to try out these new 100% Puffed Oats. Continue Reading…
I wasn’t sure about this sugar free courgette chutney at first but the flavours and texture have improved by the day and three days on (now it’s nearly all gone!) this sugar free courgette chutney is absolutely scrumptious – I have been eating it with everything! Continue Reading…
You won’t believe that this nutty sugar free chocolate spread ticks so many Fussy Foodie boxes, uses only four simple ingredients, yet takes literally seconds to make. I am enjoying mine with 0% greek yogurt and blueberries – in fact I was half way through before I remembered to take a photo of my delicious Continue Reading…
Today is Sunday but instead of a traditional Sunday lunch I decided to have a go at cooking a Massaman Beef Curry for the family. Everyone agreed it was a winner and the house smells amazing so I just have to write it down before I forget the recipe. Continue Reading…
I have been meaning to try my hand at a sugar free chutney for a while now and with yesterday being a typical rainy Saturday afternoon (in August!) I finally got round to it, and I have to say that I have stumbled across a winner. I used dried apricots, cider vinegar and orange juice Continue Reading…
I was watching Rick Stein in Cambodia on TV the other day and came in halfway through a prawn and mango stirfry, which looked delicious. I missed hearing the details but it did inspire me to whip up my own dish. I can’t promise that it will be as good as Rick’s but here’s my own summery Continue Reading…
If, like me, you love dark chocolate then you will have to seek out Marks and Spencer Dark Mountain Bar. Believe me I have tried most brands of the dark stuff but in my opinion this almond dark chocolate beats them all hands down. Continue Reading…
Do you find yourself spending hours trawling the supermarket free-from aisles, checking labels and looking out for products that meet your special dietary needs?… me too. So I did a bit of investigating to find out what support the websites offer to make supermarket free-from shopping Continue Reading…
What is it about vitamin D lately? I can’t seem to open a nutrition related magazine without seeing a headline boasting about the wonderous health benefits of vitamin D. So what are these miraculous claims that are hitting the headlines and could a ‘free from’ diet put you at risk of a deficiency of the Continue Reading…
Whether you are on a free-from diet or just enjoy healthy eating Julian Graves has a fantastic and affordable range of store cupboard essentials such as dried fruits, nuts , seeds , spices and other healthy snacks. Continue Reading…
I am not ashamed to admit that I am a serial snacker! I rarely go for more than a couple of hours without a nibble, so I try to put some effort into selecting healthy snacks. Snacks can certainly be included as part of a balanced diet, but in case you are struggling for ideas I will share with you a few of my Continue Reading…
A question I am often asked is are oats gluten free? Well the not-so-straightforward answer is it depends!
Confused? Hopefully you won’t be after you have read this simple summary.
Today at the BBC Good Food Show I tasted the best gluten free sausages I have ever tried. Isn’t it great when you accidentally discover a delicious product that just happens to be allergy / intolerance – friendly. That’s what happened when I visited the Debbie and Andrew’s sausage stand. Continue Reading…
The Covent Garden Recipes in their book ‘Soup and Beyond’ are nutritious, original and delicious. For the winter there are warming soups like parsnip, rhubarb and ginger or celeriac with green herbs and lime. Then as barbeque season approaches switch to the wonderful beany side dishes and salads. Continue Reading…
Choosing a low GI breakfast cereal is not always an easy task. There are so many healthy-seeming products on the ever-growing cereal aisle but on further inspection many of these are packed with sugar. Let’s have a look at how to select some tasty low GI breakfast cereals without spending a small fortune. Continue Reading…
Rapeseed oil (or Canola Oil) is a healthy and much cheaper alternative to olive oil, and has a pleasant light taste. We all know that Olive Oil is good for us – it’s a staple part of the ‘healthy’ mediterranean diet and a rich source of cholesterol-lowering Continue Reading…
We should all be eating more Whole Grain Foods for health but for those on a gluten-free or wheat-free diet, getting the recommended three portions per day can be particularly challenging. The range of ‘free from’ foods is getting better all the time but so many of them use refined and white Continue Reading…
While scouring the supermarkets for gluten free Whole Grain cereals I found a great range of products – Big OZ Cereals. They have a large variety of free from cereals. Continue Reading…
I had a play around in the kitchen today to make a cake that is both fussy foodie friendly and low GI. I managed to make a very easy low GI cake, using basic ingredients and no sugar, dairy, wheat or egg. If you can’t eat oats you could try using gluten free puffed rice cereal instead Continue Reading…
People who eat plenty of whole grain foods reduce their risk of diabetes and heart disease and are less likely to be overweight. The health benefits of whole grains are not just down to the fibre content and the fact that they tend to have a low Continue Reading…
Undiagnosed or poorly managed Lactose Intolerance can leave people suffering with stomach pain, bloating and diarrhoea amongst other symptoms. Here is a simple guide to what lactose intolerance is, how it is diagnosed, and how is it different from Cows Milk Allergy. Continue Reading…
People with coeliac disease have to follow a lifelong gluten-free diet. Even tiny amounts of gluten can trigger an immune reaction, which damages the gut (small bowel) resulting in digestive problems, nutrient deficiencies and increased Continue Reading…
A Farinata is quite like a Spanish tortilla or pancake but made with chickpea flour (otherwise known as gram flour) and it’s hard to believe there are no eggs in it! This was a bit of an experiment but a surprising success and as a farinata is free from all the major allergens is a perfect fussy foodie Continue Reading…
Bone health is something we often take for granted whilst young, fit and well but shocking statistics indicate that we should be taking much more care, especially if following a Milk Free or Dairy Free diet. One in two women and one in five men over 50 will break a bone Continue Reading…
The food standards agency recommend we eat at least two portions of fish per week (one of which should be oily fish) but many people consume much less than this, if any. Fish is a good source of protein and oily fish (e.g. salmon, trout, sardines, mackerel, Continue Reading…
The GI (glycaemic index) of a food gives an indication of the effect of that food on blood glucose (sugar) levels. When we eat foods that contain carbohydrates (starches and sugars) the carboydrate is converted into glucose in the blood to give us energy. Continue Reading…
Soya foods are a staple part of the diet for many people on a dairy free, milk free or vegan / vegetarian diet and the good news is that there are lots of potential health benefits of consuming soya products. The nutrients in soya include omega 3 and omega 6 polyunsaturated fats Continue Reading…
If you are restricting your diet because of an allergy or intolerance you need to be sure that you only cut out the real ‘problem’ foods to avoid nutrient deficiencies. True food allergy is quite rare (1% of the population) and usually involves a sudden and severe antibody reaction. Continue Reading…
