It might sound cheesy, but the more you tell yourself good things the more you brain is tricked into believing it. And this works even if you are lying through gritted teeth. And you wanna know why? Because if you're like me, you've been feeding your brain negative stuff your whole life. When the voice in your head is mean, and that's the only voice it hears, what choice … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why Food Products Get Recalled and Why to Comply
Have you got an allergy, and are concerned about cross-contamination of food products? This article explains why products may be recalled, to ease your concerns… Manufacturing processes are never completely failsafe. Whether it be due to human error or troubles with machinery, there’s plenty to negate. That’s why product recalls are in place; to protect us all. Food … [Read more...]
Shame on you Oatly!
Oatly, the world’s largest oat milk company, has taken Glebe Farm, a Cambridgeshire family farm to court for trade mark infringement over its PureOaty drink. All I have to say is, shame on you Oatly! We are actually really fortunate with the choice we have at the moment. There are gluten free oats and oat milk (thanks in the UK to Glebe Farm) and lots of other oat milks for … [Read more...]
My day at a Mock Food Allergen Trial
I attended a real Food Allergen Trial in 2020 after a restaurant served me a meal containing milk, despite me checking over ten times that it was dairy free. I ended up in intensive care and they ended up with a fine of £23,000. I was fortunate enough to attend the court hearing, along with my Trading Standards representative and Hazel Gowland who was an amazing support to have … [Read more...]
I won the Free From Hero Award 2021
Last week I was voted Free From Hero Award for 2021, sponsored by Natasha's Allergy Research Foundation, at the Free From Food Awards. I was completely bowled over. I still am. I've not really been on my social media channels or commented on it since the Awards. I kind of lost my marbles! Then had my niece to stay and just had a very well earned break from work, … [Read more...]