Monthly Archives: December 2017

Julie

31 Dec

Celebration trifle – low fodmap

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It’s New Years eve and if you want a celebration dessert that can help people following a low fodmap diet but is also tasty for all your New Years Day party guests, this is ideal – it is made with …

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Julie

16 Dec

Mini chocolate orange panettone – low fodmap

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This is an ideal Christmas recipe for low fodmappers who want to have a festive bread without marzipan and probably one of the only bread recipes that I have managed to produce that has risen well! It is based on …

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Julie

15 Dec

Coffee, caffeine and the complexities of digestion.

Struggling with sleep? Constantly wired? Have to dash to the toilet immediately after drinking your morning brew? It’s possible that coffee is causing these symptoms. The caffeine contained in coffee is a gastrointestinal stimulant, this means caffeine increases the contractions …

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Rachel Jury

7 Dec

Let’s talk about Stomas!!

Over the last few years, something amazing has happened… Brave ostomates (people with an ostomy bag) have been proudly baring all with their stoma bags on show in the media and the general public. As a community, over the last …

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Guest blogger

6 Dec

Don’t let dry skin spoil your little one’s adventures: tips & solutions for winter

 Over 1 in 5 children have eczema or a dry skin condition. Winter is often worse with wind-chill, cold, and central heating triggering flare ups. The associated itching, irritation and poor sleep can really spoil little ones fun, so dry …

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Dr. Seth Rankin

6 Dec

The Skincare Changes you Need to Remember in the Winter

While many of us spend our winter dreaming of a white Christmas we often forget the impact the harsh weather can have on our skin is overlooked! The main culprits to blame for this are cold, dry air, low humidity …

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Julie

3 Dec

Vegan Pate – Christmas starter Low Fodmap

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This is a spiced vegan pate starter – a really nice way to begin Christmas lunch. It is based Moroccan themed flavours and has lots of seasonal flavours to remind you of the traditional Christmas. Being very easy to make …

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Julie

2 Dec

Chestnut, carrot & celeriac soup – low fodmap Christmas recipes

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Having guests around for Christmas lunch and wondering what to serve for a starter? This recipe is a tasty soup, suitable for vegan low fodmappers and has Christmas flavours with mixed spice. I have been using my copy of the …

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