Sweat It is a new gym studio in Aldwych. The studio is hidden in a road behind the Strand and has an industrial feel. I chose to attend the Ripped and Stripped class - obviously I hoped by the end of the 45 minutes I would be ripped with a six pack!! The Ripped and Stripped class... Continue Reading →
Eat Safe: Allergen Infomation App
For IBS Awareness Month, I thought it would be great to have a blog post highlighting an app which can actually help my readers when they eat out. Whether you are following a low fodmap diet, allergic to a food group or just restricting a certain food from your diet, the Eat Safe app can... Continue Reading →
IBS Symptoms
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month and for this I thought I would write a blog post on IBS symptoms. It will allow my readers to get an understanding of what IBS does to the body and how it effects my daily life. *Please note I am not a medical professional, and if... Continue Reading →
Flotsam and Jetsam Cafe: Gluten Free Review
Just before the Easter weekend, I saw that Flotsam and Jetsam, had started selling an Eggspresso. What is an Eggspresso you ask? It is an espresso shot poured in to an easter egg!! That's right it is a very strong mocha - one of my favourite things in the world! I couldn't miss this opportunity,... Continue Reading →
The Bach, Hoxton: Gluten Free Brunch
The Bach has two branches in London, in Broadway Market and Hoxton. They are both run by a New Zealander owner and have a New Zealand vibe, laid back and friendly. A bach is a small, modest holiday home or beach house - and pronounced as 'batch'. I went to the Bach with 7 other ladies,... Continue Reading →
Barry’s Bootcamp: Class Review
I feel that this review has been a long time coming..... as Barry states, its 'the best workout in the world'. It was the one studio class I wanted to try out! Barry's Bootcamp states 'a Barry’s class can burn up 1,000 calories or more. It builds muscle, and boosts your resting metabolism, so you continue... Continue Reading →
My Old Dutch: Gluten Free and Low Fodmap Review
I have been to My Old Dutch a few times since being on the low Fodmap diet. I have always enjoyed the food and variety of the menu, and I wanted to pass this on to my readers. My Old Dutch has three branches across central London, Chelsea, Kensington and Holborn. I have been to the Kensington... Continue Reading →
Gluten Free Hot Cross Bun Taste Test 2018
Research for this taste test blog post has been hard work, as you can imagine! Although Mr FFL may have got slightly annoyed with the amount of hot cross buns in the house (and now freezer)! Due to the low fodmap diet I exclude gluten from my diet but I love hot cross buns, so I... Continue Reading →
The Gut Health Extravaganza: The Gut Stuff Event
The Gut Stuff set up an event on gut health at Planet Organic, with Wild Fizz Kombucha and I jumped at the chance of attending! The event included scoby facials, a booch flavouring workshop and speed dating with Nutritionist Mr Toribio-Mateas. The Gut Stuff The Gut Stuff was put together by Alana and Lisa Macfarlane... Continue Reading →
Interview with The Wee Foddie
I connected with fellow Fodmapper 'The Wee Foddie' on Instagram and we bonded over the Low Fodmap diet. If you are not on Instgram, i would suggest joining, I have met so many great people who are such a superb support in life and the Fodmap diet. The Wee Foddie aka Sarah, is a fellow... Continue Reading →