A recent survey showed that nearly 1 in 4 people in the UK have suffered from Irritable Bowel Syndrom (IBS). Symptoms can include stomach pain and discomfort, diarrhoea, constipation and bloating, over an extended period of time. Buscopan are trying to find better ways of supporting people with IBS, and bringing them together to share... Continue Reading →
Sainsbury’s Free From Freakshake Masterclass
On a warm summer's evening I was kindly invited to Sainsbury's Headquarters, to their food innovation centre for the launch of their dairy free ice creams! The launch also included a free from freakshake masterclass! Sainsbury's have created three dairy ice creams; vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. These ice creams are milk, egg, wheat, gluten and soya free!!! Wow!!... Continue Reading →
A Gluten Free Weekend in Bath
In April, Mr FFL tried to take me away for a surprise weekend but I managed to find out where we were going half way along the journey (as I was looking at traffic problems on the GPS). Opps! The weekend was in the lovely city of Bath but my first thoughts were 'Will I... Continue Reading →
Interview with Emma Hatcher aka ‘She Can’t Eat What!’
I had the honour of interviewing Emma Hatcher aka 'She Can't Eat What?!', who started the FODMAP diet around 8 years ago. Emma realised that there was a massive lack of information on the FODMAP diet and recipes to live by, which I think all of us Fodmappers have experienced since starting the diet. Emma... 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 →
Sweat It: Ripped and Stripped Class Review
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 →