Recently I experience the best of times and worst of times. It was a Saturday and I broke my ParkRun PB (24:46 at Rickmansworth). I also broke a few of my rules for staying alive and faced some pretty startling side effects. I wasn't going to share this blog because I prefer to share positive things and messages. And also because quite frankly I'm embarrassed. But I found it … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
In response to Raymond Blanc on allergic diners
I've just read the recent article in the Daily Mail about Raymond's Blanc's issues with food allergic and intolerant diners. I have always loved Raymond, not least because his rather more affordable Braserie Blanc restaurant has an allergen menu which I can order from safely. You can read about Brasserie Blanc with allergies here. So I was a little disappointed to … [Read more...]
GladSkin eczema cream tested – good skin bacteria
Sponsored post First things first, GladSkin sent me a free sample of their Eczema Cream to review and since I've got particularly dry, sensitive, eczematous skin it's a tough test for any cream or moisturiser. This is how it works (from their website) Billions of bacteria live on our skin. We now know good bacteria are essential for the protection of our skin and … [Read more...]
Are you angry and anxious about your allergies?
First of all, you are not alone. The first thing you need to do, if you have a diagnosis for a serious life threatening allergy is to arm yourself with all the information you can. Get the best help, get tests done, see a specialist. Easier said than done I know, but don't give up, if you are not happy with the advice you've been given keep on searching. Find out exactly … [Read more...]
Wheat free, unprocessed, sprouted rye bread tested
For years I've been trying to eat less processed food and bread is one of the harder things to crack. I discovered EverFresh Sprouted Rye bread at Food Matters Live last week. (Thank you EverFresh for the free loaf to try) THE best thing about this bread is that it's only got one ingredient. Sprouted Rye. So no horrible preservatives and mould inhibitors. Just 100% sprouted … [Read more...]