The World Cancer Research Fund say that eating processed meats such as sausages & bacon increase the risk of bowel cancer by 63%. Daily Telegraph 26.8.08
NEVER HEAT IN PLASTIC
Some useful info I found recently on plastics which reiterates what I always say about storing food. Always choose glass if you can, and certainly never heat food in plastic containers – remove it and put it in glass or ceramic pans instead. “Especially don’t store acidic foods in plastic, either. If they are scratched …
An Aspirin A Day…?
A recent item in the papers suggested that the over 50s should be taking one aspirin a day to protect their heart. I have been asked about this a few times so here is my response. I think it is unnecessary and smacks of mass medication. The reason it is being suggested is to keep …
Foods Matter Free From Pasta Tasting
As ever, I want to tell you about anything that scores above 8/10 in these tastings run by Foods Matter. Cheapest free-from pasta is Asda organic penne which scored just under at 7.5. Dietary Specials pasta Mais and Riso got an excellent score of 8.5. Glutafin penne and (I think the healthiest of the lot) …
WiFi Protection
I recently read an interesting article on this from Nicola Summers on the Natural Nutrition website. I hope she doesn’t mind, but I have picked up a few interesting bits to share with you. Many of you know how I feel about this ubiquitous electromagnetic field. Nicola quite rightly compares it with passive smoking – …
Allergy Restaurant Online Guide
Leaveitout.com, an online allergy-friendly restaurant guide has now launched. Have a look if you’re trying to find somewhere to eat and you don’t know the area.
Baltic Town First Allergen-Free Holiday Destination
Yep – you read that right! There are so many allergy problems nowadays, this town has become the first tourist spot to be totally allergy-aware. They have been given an award as the only whole community to be allergy-friendly. All cafes, hotels, villas, bakeries, shops etc offer allergy options, all beds have dust mite covers, …
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Best Fish
There is a real hierarchy developing with fish. To reiterate what I’ve said before, your order of choice should be wild, sustainable (preferably line-caught) fish, then organically farmed, followed by farmed fish “Aha” you say. “But how do I know what is wild or sustainably farmed in my local shop?” Well, good question. …
Scientists Create Allergy-Free Eggs
Chemists in Germany have found a way to lessen the allergy potential of eggs – which is a big deal especially for kids as it is the leading allergen in childhood. They discovered that heating the egg to a high temperature and adding enzymes helped break down the allergy proteins and made it much less …
Tip: Don’t Lose Your Luggage!
I saw this great gadget the other day and thought I’d pass it on for you. You can now buy a nifty barcode readable tag to put on your luggage online at http://www.tracemeluggagetracker.com. If your luggage goes astray, any one of 1960 airports worldwide can scan your tag, discover who you are, and the Trace …