Now I've read about FODMAPS. They're complicated. Huge lists of fruit and vegetables that could be causing all your IBS symptoms. I have to admit, FODMAPS has me running for the hills because I am already avoiding some pretty major food groups and really annoying things like celery and tomato to boot. So last week's visit to the Allergy Clinic at Churchill Hospital in Oxford … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2015
Enjoying Green’s gluten and wheat free beers
There are so many gluten free beers to choose from these days but this month I have been mostly sampling Green's gluten free beer range. This is one for all you coeliacs or wheat allergics out there. They are all delicious. Last night I enjoyed the deliciously refreshing Pilsner. But my favourite, by a long way, has to be the amazing and totally naturally gluten free … [Read more...]
10 places I’ve eaten out over the festive period!
It's the festive season so I've been eating (and drinking) out at quite a few places this month and we're only half way through! I thought I'd share where I've been, what I ate and how I got on. Ruth vs Reactions! So here, in order or appearance this month... Tres Carazones tapas restaurant in Wendover This place is brilliant! They understood about allergies, went … [Read more...]
The new Tesco ‘Gluten Free Christmas’ advert
Oh no! Not the Latimers! But these aren't just any old Latimers, these are the gluten free Latimers and they're popping by! (Just had to get an M&S 'not just' reference into a Tesco blog) Clearly this is a real emergency! Someone who is gluten free is visiting! Panic stations. If you haven't yet seen the new Tesco 'Gluten Free Christmas' advert you can watch it … [Read more...]
Pine Christmas tree allergy
Dear Mrs Pipe, Your poor husband is seriously allergic to pine needles. Is your love of Christmas really more important than your husband? My brother sent me this little article from the Metro last night and I couldn't help feeling very sorry for Mr Pipe who is allergic to pine needles and so has to suffer allergic rashes and rhinitis until the Christmas tree comes down in … [Read more...]