It’s the start of a new year and most of us are planning to make this one different somehow. Of course, I’m talking about new year’s resolutions. And the most common kind of new year’s resolution is health-related. January sees a major influx of gym sign-ups, new diets and empty pubs. Have you considered an […]
Nutrients are an essential compound which organisms need to survive and thrive. Macronutrients are the nutrients that provide energy for your body to perform. There are 6 nutrients key to a healthy diet, of which three are macronutrients: Carbohydrates Proteins Lipids (Fats) Macronutrients are required in large amounts for your body to be able to […]
No offence to the humble mince pie, and fruity Christmas cake, but I believe this festive dessert comes out on top. The sight of its rich truffle mouse swirling between layers of chocolate sponge, all wrapped in a decadent, creamy icing is more than enough to get the taste buds going. I can almost smell […]
We’re always hearing how we should all be putting more effort into recycling. But it can be tough to know where to start, or how to improve our recycling. Because at Test Your Intolerance we’re dedicated to improving peoples’ health and living conditions, we’ve put together a few quick tips to help with your recycling […]
While you should get the bulk of your vitamin and mineral requirements from food, sometimes supplementation is essential to making sure you consume a full profile of nutrients. Here we take a look at some crucial supplements which will help you optimise performance, increase energy, positively alter body composition and increase longevity. Top Five Essential […]
Living with gluten intolerance can induce a fair bit of FOMO. While everyone else can freely enjoy their cake, bread, pizza and beer, you’d have to trade off ‘enjoyable food’ for ‘digestive issues and other uncomfortable symptoms’. And that’s just not fun. But you can still enjoy your food without feeling like all the tastiest […]
After the positive response from the last post on gluten and wheat-free flours to use as a wheat flour replacement, we decided to do another one. Since there are so many different types of flours, it was hard to choose between them all, but we managed it. Here are 7 more wheat-free and gluten-free flours. […]
If you’ve recently found out you have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, you’re probably looking into ways to keep them out of your diet, without missing out on too many of your favourite foods. This is where gluten-free flours can come in handy. If you’re an avid baker, this can be quite […]
