I have been working with Biomel for the last two weeks, which has involved me having a dairy free probiotic shot everyday. These were kindly gifted to me. Biomel comes in five delicious flavours; natural coconut, pure vanilla, dark chocolate, natural almond and salted caramel almond. Biomel is 100% natural, gluten, dairy, lactose, soy, GMO... Continue Reading →
Purezza: Vegan and Gluten Free Pizza
Purezza is based in Camden, a few minutes walk from Camden Town tube station. It's a 100% vegan pizzeria and has lots of gluten free options. In fact it was the first vegan pizza restaurant in the UK and has won many awards for its food. I was kindly invited down to try their food... Continue Reading →
FODMAP Reintroduction with VSL#3
I have been taking VSL#3 probiotics for just over 3 weeks now and I wanted to update you all on my progress. If you want to see the start of my jounrey visit my previous blog post here. I have been taking one sachet every day. I may up this to 2 sachets a day... Continue Reading →
My Fodmap Journey Continues… VSL#3
I am conscious that I haven't tried to reintroduce any high fodmap foods recently but I have been working hard on my gut health, to restore my gut bacteria. So I wanted to put together a plan to help motivate me to reintroduce foods over the next few months. At a recent gut health event,... Continue Reading →
Low FODMAP Enchiladas
Fody Foods kindly sent me some of their seasonings to try. So as Mr FFL and I were having a Saturday night in, we thought what better than to create some low FODMAP and gluten free enchiladas. They are fun to make and healthy too. Ingredients (serves 2) 3 Chicken Breasts B Free Mulitgrain Wraps... 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 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 →