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Explaining Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities
Food is at the heart of many of our lives. More than mere fuel to keep our bodies running, many of us build our social and family calendars around mealtimes. The idea of sharing food as a bonding activity is as old as humankind itself. Unfortunately, many of us experience adverse reactions to food.
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Take care of your gut, and it will take care of you
No doubt about it. Your gut is so important to your overall wellbeing. When your gut is not looked after, if causes a multitude of bodily and mental problems. By making the right food choices in your lifestyle, you can keep your gut healthy.
Caffeine Overload? Let’s see what it does to your body
Caffeine in one form or another has been consumed worldwide for thousands of years. But what can it do to your body if you consistently have copious amounts through the day?
Lightly spiced beetroot hummus
Beetroot may not be the choice to everyone’s taste, but it can be delicious, particularly in this tasty hummus. Lots of nutrients, including glucosamine for energy and improving digestive health.
The Importance of Food and the Effect on Mental Health
As the saying goes, ‘you are what you eat’. This applies not just to your digestive system and weight control, it also includes your mental health and cognitive skills. Eating sensibly will not cure certain serious mental conditions, but food does help to strengthen your brains’ ability to understand and connect with the necessary functions of life in general.
Thai Salmon Kebabs with Sweet Chilli and Lime Dip
This is a really simple quick-fix supper dish or lunch dish, that contains a whopping 29g of protein, around half of your daily allowance! Even better it’s light, fresh and uncomplicated.
Fruity Beef and Ginger Stir Fry
Sensitivity can be a complex matter. You can be sensitive to a specific item, or to several items. If this is the case, you need to consume food that is unlikely to cause you any form of reaction, and at the same time, is gentle on your stomach. Lean meats, fruit and vegetables, along with specific herbs or spices to create more flavour, can be the answer.
Signs of a Food Sensitivity
If you have a food sensitivity, you will experience a reaction after eating. This could be one ingredient in a meal, like an onion or a mushroom, or an entire food group. The sensitivity may make itself known immediately, or it could be several hours before your body starts to react to the offending item.
‘Coffee-tasting’ bliss balls
The delicious bite-size balls are a great pick me up when you feel sluggish in the mornings and all you want is a caffeine hit. Pop a couple of these bliss balls into your mouth and you will get an almost instant serge of energy, and a hit of that rich coffee flavour.
Explaining Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities
Food is at the heart of many of our lives. More than mere fuel to keep our bodies running, many of us build our social and family calendars around mealtimes. The idea of sharing food as a bonding activity is as old as humankind itself. Unfortunately, many of us experience adverse reactions to food.
The Power of Protein
Arguably, protein is probably the most important foundation component in our bodies. It is commonly known as ‘the building blocks of our bodies’. However, protein does not work alone, approximately half of the protein you consume for dietary purposes is to establish ‘enzymes’, who work on specific tasks.