Hi I’m Emma, A 19 year old Student from Scotland. For most of my life I was living in the unknown, just like most people suffering with Coeliac’s Disease- with only 24% of people experiencing the condition receiving a diagnosis. I’ve always had a weak immune system, particularly deriving from when I took ill as Read more about Going Gluten-Free: The Student Coeliac[…]
Guest Blog I have been aware of Coeliac disease for most of my life as my Gran had it. She was diagnosed in her late 30s/early 40s, not long after the end of WW2. All that was available on prescription for her when I was little was tinned bread! Things have moved on since then. Read more about My Child with Coeliac Disease[…]
Aggy is the assistant manager of a phone shop and has been vegetarian for a few years now. She moved to Fraserburgh, Scotland, from Lithuania when she was 14 and tells us about her life as a vegetarian. I always wanted to be vegetarian when I was younger, I loved animals, but as you grow Read more about Aggy’s Vegetarian Story[…]
Bolognese is a family favourite. With this wholewheat option, you can ensure you are getting fibre into your diet, as well as protein from the chickpea and vegetable topping. Add some sprinkled parmesan on top if desired! *Vegan *Vegetarian *Nut free Ingredients: – 1 can drained chickpeas – 4 tablespoons tomato puree – 1 large Read more about Healthy Eating Week: Vegetable Bolognese[…]
These gluten free pancakes are a great morning treat for those avoiding gluten. Try out the recipe below! Ingredients: (Makes 4 large pancakes) – 2 cups buckwheat flour – half teaspoon salt – 1 tablespoon stevia – 2 eggs – 200ml soya milk – 2 large handfuls blueberries – 1 teaspoon cinnamon – 1 tablespoon Read more about Healthy Eating Week: Buckwheat Blueberry Pancakes[…]
Eggs are a great source of protein. Check out this recipe below for a spinach and tomato omelette stack which is perfect for a quick lunch idea. Ingredients (Makes one stack): – 3 large eggs – half an avocado, sliced – 4 sliced plum tomatoes – 1 large bowl raw spinach washed. Method: 1. In Read more about Healthy Eating Week: Omelette Stack[…]
Why not start your day off with these delicious morning joy pots! Simple and ready in under five minutes. Ingredients: – 4 strawberries – handful of blueberries – handful red grapes – handful blackberries – teaspoon sunflower seeds – teaspoon goji berries – 6 tablespoons low fat yogurt – 3 large tablespoons gluten free oats Read more about Healthy Eating Week: Morning Granola Yogurt Pots[…]
Spice up this traditional favourite by adding some fresh chilis for an extra kick. Hummus is perfect with some warm toasted pitta bread as an one-the-go snack, or even paired with some warm falafels in a wrap. Ingredients: 350g drained chickpeas 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves fresh garlic 4 fresh red chilis Read more about Spicy Chili Hummus: Recipe[…]