I was asked this the other day and thought it might be useful to share some info. Many of us haven't been able to get canned pulses during lockdown, but you can normally get dried beans. The trouble is: no-one ever knows how to cook them! Here's a useful article and video from Good Housekeeping …
Welcome ‘Food Woman’ to Purehealth
I'm pleased to announce today that, as well as Supplement Woman, Christine, we now have Food Woman, Debbie, on the Purehealth team! I am aware that we need to focus a lot more on food as well as supplements, so I have asked Debbie to help me create some UK-friendly recipe books initially so that …
New Recipes on Pinterest
Just to say I have added several new recipes onto the AIP (autoimmune protocol) board for you - although anyone grain and dairy free with benefit - and even if you're not either, they are a healthy choice for you! Herb crackers using tiger nut and cassava flours, a granola bar with added collagen peptides …
Get Some Autumn Plums In!
Nice little tip today from Dr Glenville to remind us to use plums more this Autumn. I am currently having them every day pretty much with an almond flour, grapeseed oil and honey crumble mix on top. All I need now is some coconut yoghurt on top, but you could use soya or whatever you …
Unusual Salad Recipes
I spied two of Michelle's masterpiece salad creations in her recent blog post. I have been to many a meeting at FoodsMatter Towers where the food looks as delicious as these. For the delectation of those attending the FM Garden party (sadly not me this year), Michelle delivered: Red rice with anchovies, seaweed and smoked …
Nuts: Natural Anti-Inflammatories and Not Fattening!
I am always asked if it is 'OK' to eats nuts if you're trying to lose weight because they are 'fattening'. Er, yes it is and no they are not. In fact, the opposite is often found in studies, see here, for example: Nuts Whole Hazelnuts 13 Healthy Reasons to Eat More Walnuts Eat Almonds …
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New Pure Meal Pots: Gluten and Dairy Free
I know we should always make our own food, but sometimes you just need something easy-peasy. I spied these new meal pots from the makers of Pure spread in the supermarket the other day and now see that our friends at FoodsMatter.com have reviewed them. Nice timing. Go and take a look: Pure Free From …
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Fancy a Gluten Free ‘Fakeaway’?
Lovely list of gluten free 'fakeaway' recipes for you today. Yum Yum. http://ow.ly/XVUP0
Sweeteners Make You Fat
I've been saying this for well over a decade now: artificial sweeteners trick the body somehow and lead to weight gain so the irony of people choosing 'low cal' and 'low sugar' food and drinks which contain artificial sugars as part of their weight loss strategy is not lost on me! Today, I see WDDTY …
FreeFrom Food Award Winners
A bit late with this for you as they were announced last week, but here is the much-looked forward to list of the good and the great of new special diet, freefrom foods in the UK. I always love looking at this list so see what new stuff has been created, and it seems to …