by cectimm | Oct 30, 2014 | Interesting tid bits
When does an obscure emerging superfood become mainstream? When it’s the subject of graffiti of course. It seems (that in Birmingham at least) quinoa is the food of the people. Contender for the most middle class graffiti ever in Cotteridge Park. (Photo:...
by cectimm | Oct 14, 2014 | Interesting tid bits
Make sure you watch the second part of Catalyst’s special Gut Reaction. In this episode Dr Graham Phillips looks into new research into the interplay between the food we eat and the health of the bacteria in our guts. This new area of research is fascinating...
by cectimm | Oct 13, 2014 | Recipes, Sweets
When you first start dealing with a bunch of allergies, it can be devastating to find out that most of the commercially made chocolates are off the table. Milk and sugar are always standard in store bought chocolate, but gluten and soy have made their way into most...
by cectimm | Aug 16, 2014 | Interesting tid bits
It was only a few years ago that the idea of gut bacteria affecting our health was considered fringe science. However, a 3 years ago I was diagnosed with a Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (also known as SIBO) and my health changed dramatically (for the better)...
by cectimm | Jun 4, 2014 | Interesting tid bits
With a bit of a backlash against gluten free individuals and a rash of phony allergy sufferers out there muddying the water for the truly allergic, there is a new brand of humour on the horizon. It seems that bagging out the dietarily challenged is the new black. I do...
by cectimm | Apr 15, 2014 | Recipes, Savoury
When we think of French food we imagine heavy sauces and rich dishes that are out of reach for anyone with a dairy allergy. I was pleasantly surprised to see celebrity chef Manu Feildel (on Sunrise) cook up a beautiful, simple and fresh fish meal that I could actually...
by cectimm | Apr 10, 2014 | Interesting tid bits
This video ‘The Natural Effect’ is brilliant. Using humour to bring to light the deception in food labelling… watch it and do your own research but at the very least question the labels on your food. Better still, make sure your diet is mostly made...
by cectimm | Mar 19, 2014 | Interesting tid bits
When you find out that you’re allergic to a bunch of your favourite foods the struggle with cravings begins. I don’t always win the battle and eventually pay the price. It seems that distraction is king! A Plymouth University study recently found...
by cectimm | Mar 10, 2014 | Interesting tid bits
Sugar is a difficult mistress. We know it’s bad for us be we keep going back for more. Now the World Health Organization (WHO) is weighing in, releasing a draft guideline recommending sugar make up less than 5% of total calorie intake. Since 2002 the recommendation...
