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2024-01-11 17:13
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2023-09-28 11:03
Now Autumn’s here and with it some crazy storms I’ve rediscovered this high protein immune-supporting soup that’s a bowl full of sunshine. To make it into a complete… Read More
2022-12-12 14:44
2022-12-08 16:10
2022-12-05 14:19
This recipe is from Raman Prasad’s Specific Carbohydrate Diet Cookbook. The SC diet can be magical for getting people with inflammatory bowel conditions into remission while they… Read More
2022-09-15 10:00
These fats will heal or kill you. Get a quick insight into how toxic fats sneak into your food, and how you can replace them with life-giving fats. This is a game changer for your hea… Read More
2022-09-05 17:32
This is my all-time favourite potato salad. A far cry from the claggy, low-grade ones made with health-sabotaging refined oil. Amazingly, cold potatoes have very different health-givin… Read More
2022-08-11 11:00
Learn why what you think you know about saturated fat and cholesterol might be wrong.
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2022-07-29 10:00
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A 2-minute watch!The post 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻… Read More
2022-07-12 10:00
Zinc is a critical nutrient for digestion and healing your gut. Zinc is responsible for over 300 processes in your body and affects everything – taste, smell, mood, healin… Read More
2022-07-05 10:00
You may be deficient in vitamin A.
Vitamin D and vitamin A are essential partners in your immune and digestive health. Vitamin A affects the immune system. Over 70% of your immu… Read More
2022-07-01 15:21
There’s nothing like home-made hummus for flavour. It’s super-easy to do and if you like it, make a big batch and freeze some for the future.
1 mugful of cooked chickpeas (… Read More
2022-06-28 10:00
This is one of my favourite tasty things to recommend to clients because it’s quick and easy. And makes a difference. Because of my background in looking at the science of… Read More
2022-06-21 10:00
Autoimmunity includes conditions as diverse as psoriasis, Crohns, ulcerative colitis, hypothyroidism and vasculitis.
Know the best way to keep your autoimmune condition going? Or to s… Read More
2022-06-14 10:00
Sensitive to gluten or not, this common protein damages you. This groundbreaking 2015 study was done on normal healthy people as well as people with gluten sensitivity.
EVERYBODY, not… Read More
2022-06-07 10:00
You just might be coeliac. For every patient with digestive symptoms, there are 8 patients with coeliac disease and NO gastrointestinal symptoms according to research published in the… Read More
2022-05-31 10:00
You CAN find out with the latest tests and techniques.
Need some information? Call 087 9816666 or email [email protected] to book your FREE quarter-hour chat.The post Are your troub… Read More
2022-05-24 10:00
A clinical trial with IBS patients showed that implementing a gluten-free diet for 12 weeks resulted in significant improvement in symptoms.
Might YOU be gluten-sensitive and not know it?&n&helli…Read More
2022-05-17 10:00
Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity is on the rise. This is where your immune system over-reacts to a class of proteins collectively called gluten and causes symptoms anywhere in your body… Read More
2022-05-10 10:00
Plants contain biological toxins called polyphenols or bioflavonoids. Polyphenols are natural substances in fruit, vegetable herbs, and spices. Polyphenols help the plant deter… Read More
2022-05-03 10:00
Autoimmune conditions e.g. psoriasis, hypothyroidism, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s
Digestive issues
Food sensitivities or allergies
If your vitamin D is below 100 nmo… Read More
2022-04-26 10:00
Did you know that some common foods damage and inflame your gut, prolonging your struggles with IBS?
Refined products. These are “are food artifacts”. That is they&rs&hell…Read More
2022-04-19 10:00
Colitis and Crohn’s and other autoimmune conditions often run in families, right? You might be condemned to suffer these if you have a family history, right? WRONG!!
We, hu… Read More
2022-04-18 17:51
This is LOVELY! Unlike most gluten-free cakes this stays moist and delicious for days. Just don’t tell anyone that its high protein, gluten-free, almost grain-free and almo… Read More
2022-04-12 10:00
Did you know that at the top of your stomach there’s a valve called the lower oesophageal sphincter? The LOS is there to prevent refluxing of stomach contents back upwards. … Read More
2022-04-05 10:00
If you do any of these it’s a sign your stomach is not able to digest. Your doctor may guess you have too much acid. Is this really the case? Surprisingly, it’s very… Read More
2022-03-31 17:21
Just invented this last week from what we had in the fridge. It’s LOVELY with its blend of salty, smokey and fresh flavours. Lovely with a fresh mixed salad. Make sur… Read More
2022-03-29 10:00
IBS? IBD? Autoimmune issue? Any of those means your small intestine (not just your colon) is damaged and needs some TLC to heal.
If you eat commercially produced foods the… Read More
2022-03-22 10:00
Vitamin D is a critical vitamin. It’s made in your skin by the action of sunlight on cholesterol.
You are at risk of suboptimal levels if you
Take cholesterol-lowering medication… Read More
2022-03-08 10:00
Carrageenan is a thickener used in many ready-made and free-from foods to improve the texture and stop things like yoghurts and plant milks from separating.
A long-standing puzzle is why thi… Read More
2022-03-01 10:00
Toxic or “heavy” metals include mercury, lead, arsenic, and a few more. Many studies link high levels of heavy metals with autoimmune diseases, especially autoimmune thyroid cond… Read More
2022-02-22 10:00
“Sugar-free” products usually contain zero-calorie sweeteners aspartame, sucralose saccharin. You might think “what’s not to like?” One of the probl… Read More
2022-02-15 10:00
According to research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology eating apple polyphenols (substances found in apple peels) can suppress out-of-control immune cell activation to prevent c… Read More
2022-02-11 18:26
Did you know that gut infections can kick off inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Why this is usually not obvious is that the infection might not cause any symptoms until your body comes… Read More
2022-02-11 06:34
Yes, viral infections can cause Crohns and ulcerative colitis!! When you get infected with a virus it never ever leaves you. It remains (hopefully) latent inside forever. I… Read More
2022-01-30 16:23
This is my current favourite way to use tofu or tempeh. I adapted it from Ottolenghi’s more complex recipe. My husband is a tofu-hater so when he disappears for a few days… Read More
2022-01-23 19:05
This is another fantastic and quick recipe by Chetna Makan. Again I’ve taken out the toxic refined cooking oil and swapped in the better-for-you coconut oil. I’ve als… Read More
2022-01-14 18:23
This is DELICIOUS, and simple and fast at 15 mins cook time. Had it for dinner last week and SO enjoyed its warming aromatic spices. I swapped out the refined cooking oil i… Read More
2021-12-21 11:47
I made this last weekend for a new gluten-free stollen recipe I was working on and wow its delicious. So was the Stollen just posted on blog now. The jam recipe comes from www.gi… Read More
2021-12-21 11:41
Before I found out that I was coeliac I LOVED the occasional slice of Stollen (I’m a sucker for marzipan in cakes). It’s been a decade since I’ve eaten stollen. … Read More
2021-11-30 18:31
Grain free SCD steamed Christmas puddings
I got this fantastic recipe from www.quirkycooking.com.au/ and its lovely. You can do the fruit cooking and soaking the day before if yo… Read More
2021-11-30 17:55
I love this! First tasted at Christmas in 1989 in Italy while I worked (briefly) as an au pair. So many interesting new foods and flavours. This one was a keeper. If… Read More
2021-11-30 17:31
This is perfect for your SC diet if you want to make a delicious pastry-based dessert. I’ve adapted it for metric from the original Us recipe. Thank you to Jen Brown for he… Read More
2021-11-30 16:55
Don’t know about you but I’m really looking forward to Christmas and have started my baking already. This recipe is the nicest mincemeat and doesn’t boil over during… Read More
2021-11-30 16:48
I love this crumble which I make often for apple crumble. This quantity will top one 9 inch (23cm) diameter tart made in a pie dish or pyrex plate with possibly a little left over.&nbs&hell…Read More
2021-11-30 15:47
I made this on Sunday and its delicious (I did a taste test). It also happens to be gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and refined sugar free. Do buy organic ingredients where p… Read More
2021-10-22 12:35
This is gorgeous Middle Eastern style dressing – creamy, tangy and moreish. Drizzle it over a salad or grilled/roast fish or chicken. If you want you can use a little… Read More
2021-10-03 18:52
I love this and I’ve made it so many times now I don’t need a recipe. Make it as cauliflower “steaks” or florets (a bit faster).
If you prefer an Indian vibe us… Read More
2021-05-26 15:08
I can’t remember the cookbook these come from but my thanks to the amazing Emily and Patrick at Madawaska who produced these gorgeous bites using gluten-free oats. They didn’t la… Read More
2021-03-12 11:56
I LOVE this and it takes less than 10 minutes to cook. Have it as a side, or sprinkle with my vegan Parmesan (recipe on blog) or grated Parmesan and enjoy as a starter. Asparagus is contai… Read More
2021-02-25 20:06
If you’re dairy sensitive, one of the things you might miss is a sprinkle of Parmesan here and there. I LOVE this recipe for vegan Parmesan from Angela Elliot’s raw vegan cookbo… Read More
2021-02-07 17:06
I love to make this and put half in the freezer for a lovely fast dinner some other time. I like to save half the skin of an organic orange to use in this recipe. I just chop it up small a… Read More
2021-01-24 13:39
This was a lovely curry my mother used to make from time to time. If you are making this a vegan dinner, its a great idea to bump up protein by serving with cooked quinoa and maybe adding s… Read More
2020-12-17 18:19
This is a FANTASTIC cranberry sauce and I normally don’t like cranberry sauce. The original is FULL of sugar, which you’ll know from my many social media posts and newsletters, l… Read More
2020-12-03 09:30
Despite there not being many conversations about it, IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) is a severe condition and an umbrella term for an inflamed digestive tract. IBD refers to two kinds of i… Read More
2020-11-12 19:24
This is one of the ONLY ways I enjoy eating liver and it IS delicious provided you don’t let it overcook and go tough. If you have someone in your house who struggles with acne t… Read More
2020-10-23 18:36
My mother sent me the recipe cut out of the newspaper and I love it. Just the thing for a cold, dark Autumn night as we all stay in our houses. Many of my patients find that a paleo-style… Read More
2020-09-16 17:53
This is super-easy and works with turkey or beef mince. It tastes even better the next day and freezes brilliantly too. That’s why I always make enough for 4 and freeze half for one… Read More
2020-07-06 08:21
Had this last night with some herb roast chicken and roasted cauliflower sprinkled with sumac. Fab. the recipe is courtesy of Domini Kemp and Patricia Daly’s Ketogenic Kitc… Read More
2020-06-15 11:49
I thought up this one day while casting around for a healthy mixer or stand-alone summer drink. It is YUM and seems to go down well with folks not into “healthy stuff”.&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-06-01 14:36
I first tasted almond milk in its traditional Italian form 20 years ago in PugliaIt was a beating hot day in the city of Lecce and we were given large glasses of iced sweet almond milk. &hell…Read More
2020-05-27 09:26
I love stir fries especially when I want to use up what’s lurking in the bottom of the fridge. I think there are 6 elements in a good stir fry:
1. Aromatics: ginger… Read More
2020-05-14 14:35
Today I wanted to make a version of a frittata with lots of thyme. It’s a superfood and amazing for your lungs – helping protect them from damage and also helping fight any… Read More
2020-05-08 09:41
When I was in Marrakech last year I had a lovely concoction called cafe aux epices – literally coffee with spices. I like to make my coffee as normal, add the spices and then the… Read More
2020-04-29 11:46
I wish I could claim this idea as my own but every supermarket now sells spiralized courgettes for you to use instead of pasta. The oil and salt lift courgetti from being worthy to be… Read More
2020-04-18 11:02
This is easy to make and a fantastic support for your immune system. I have many packets of kefir grains packaged up in my freezer in 2019 ready to post to you (in Ireland) or to… Read More
2020-04-13 16:29
I love these and just baked a load after a lovely walk in our woods close-by. Once my supplies of unusual ingredients like healthier-than-sugar xylitol and erythritol run out I will be… Read More
2020-04-04 09:29
I have adapted this from the recipe by littlejarofspices. Had it last week and it was GORGEOUS. The original recipe uses an additional 2 tbs of coconut sugar which after the firs… Read More
2020-04-03 17:03
Are weaning off eating foods with a ton of added sugar in? This one will satisfy even the sweetest tooth. This is decadent, unctuous and toffee-like. It is by N… Read More
2020-03-27 17:11
Did you know that shop-bought spice mixes often contain gluten which is not always listed on the packet? Anyway that’s only really relevant for you gluten-sensitive people out th… Read More
2020-03-15 15:42
St. Patrick’s day home-baked treat, anyone? This is lovely and moist and soaked in rosewater and lemon syrup. Make it at least 2 hours before you want to serve it so the sy… Read More
2020-02-21 12:41
I LOVE these. Heard a recipe on the radio using cheese but I swapped it out for full fat thick natural yogurt or strained kefir (you strain the kefir through a muslin in a sieve to thi… Read More
2020-02-07 15:05
Every herb has healing properties so herb pesto isn’t just about making your food taste even better. Herbs stimulate your body to make more antioxidants. But herbs also hav… Read More
2020-02-07 14:37
I adapted this from a recipe by Raymond Blanc to include more greens and a little less stodge. It makes a lovely, gently flavoured dinner. Even my husband, who says he doesn&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-01-06 11:28
Do you love warm, spicy drinks? I do and love the idea of chai but dont really like the sugar laden, condensed-milk builders tea type on offer in Indian restaurants. Traditionall… Read More
2019-08-09 15:00
Roasted cauliflower salad
This is a delicious way to enjoy cauliflower. I use my Middle Eastern tahini sauce as a dressing but you could also dress with extra virgin olive oil, lemon… Read More
2019-07-15 16:24
I have to say this is the most delicious mayo recipe I have ever tasted. I so enjoyed it with steamed asparagus and a couple of boiled eggs for lunch today. Personally I like u… Read More
2019-05-03 15:29
Raspberry or strawberry ricotta toast
I love this and invented it one weekend a few years ago when I saw beautiful ricotta on sale. Now I see it seems to be “a thing” on th… Read More
2019-04-23 12:50
This recipe is super-easy. It’s what I make when I come home late and want dinner on the table in 15-20 minutes.
For 2
2 salmon darnes/fillets/steaks, ideally wild or orga… Read More
2019-04-15 16:03
Juicy salad lunch with tuna
I love to eat a variation of this vitality-boosting salad for lunch most days. For a packed lunch put all the veggies including the garlic in a large lunchb… Read More
2019-03-14 18:23
Because I am an indolent cook and destalking thyme is a pain I leave the thyme leaves attached to the sprigs. They usually fall off in the cooking and then you only need to fish out th… Read More
2019-02-22 19:58
I like to soak my muesli the night before because it makes grains, nuts and seeds super digestible and more filling. Unsoaked grains contain phytates which impede your mineral absorpti… Read More
2019-01-09 20:36
Mustard baked mackerel
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This is is a super simple recipe I concocted today, inspired by a Nigel Slater recipe. Its ideal for a one-person dinner, or for a family. The mustar… Read More
2018-12-19 16:59
This is a recipe I love. We eat it Christmas day with a simple salad of watercress and lambs lettuce. Instead of doing what the recipe says (wrapping everything in foil while it cures… Read More
2018-11-01 11:07
This dessert is a delicious but fantastic way to help regulate your immune system by feeding your good gut bacteria. Sweeten it if you like with some stevia, erythritol or xylitol (unli… Read More
2018-10-19 09:52
Gluten-free buckwheat, apple and cinnamon muffins
These are light, fluffy and a real celebration of Autumn. Unlike totally grain-based gluten free cakes, these keep fresh and mois… Read More
2018-10-11 11:17
My friend Gretta shared the recipe for these delicious no-cook treats (from paleogrubs.com) with me. So easy and a real crowd-pleaser. Lovely as a decadent treat with… Read More
2018-10-05 09:10
I love this autumnal porridge with apples from the garden (we have a glut right now). Add Ceylon cinnamon, a grated apple and a dessertspoon or two of protein powder and you have a slo… Read More
2018-08-22 14:17
I made this for a birthday gathering last week and people LOVED it. It is a baked version of the more oily deep green frittata popular among Persians. There they serve little squ… Read More
2018-06-01 15:30
This is a lovely on a summer’s day – especially as we’re getting some decent sun here in Ireland this year. The photo doesn’t do it justice – it’s d… Read More
2016-03-01 08:40
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2016-03-01 08:14
It’s a familiar story: You pledge to honor a daily elliptical routine and count every last calorie. But soon, you’re eating cupcakes at the office and grabbing happy hour mojitos… Read More
2016-03-01 08:13
INGREDIENTS
For the Greek Vinaigrette
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For… Read More
2016-03-01 08:06
Before you hit the ground running, fueling your body will be the foundation to any successful workout. It’s any lifter’s worst session when they hit the wall – glycogen sto… Read More
2016-03-01 08:05
INGREDIENTS
For the Greek Vinaigrette
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For… Read More
2016-03-01 08:04
It’s a familiar story: You pledge to honor a daily elliptical routine and count every last calorie. But soon, you’re eating cupcakes at the office and grabbing happy hour mojitos… Read More
2016-02-29 22:19
INGREDIENTS
For the Greek Vinaigrette
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For… Read More
2016-02-12 16:44
Ever wonder how every yoga instructor you meet has more energy than Jess on New Girl, even at a 7 a.m. class? Yeah, coffee (or green tea) may play a role, but caffeine isn’t the only e… Read More
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