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Did you know that April is IBS Awareness Month? Irritable Bowel Syndrome – or IBS as it’s more commonly known – is a condition which affects the digestive system, generally causing stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea and constipation, and in some cases, it can go on for months, which can cause serious distress and put a […]
This time next week, we will all be gathered around the dinner table ready to tuck into an Easter feast. Or perhaps you’ll be curled up on the sofa, watching a movie with armfuls of chocolate eggs to indulge in? Whatever way you celebrate the weekend, there will most likely be food involved, and it […]
Did you know that today is the first official day of Spring? That means lighter nights and trees filled with blossom are on the horizon! For some, that might also mean you need to stock up on the antihistamine tablets to stop the pollen from affecting your day to day life. Pollen count is at […]
One in four adults of Britain have multiple health problems, suggests research conducted by researchers from Cambridge University*. High blood pressure was the most common, with anxiety, depression and chronic pain closely following. Taking this information alongside the fact that two in three adults are now considered as overweight or obese, means that a great […]
We British folk love a good pie. Whether it’s a good ol’ steak and kidney pie from the local chip shop, a flavoursome Mediterranean tart in your favourite a la carte restaurant, or even a warm blackberry pie with cream for dessert. Pie can do no wrong, and as we look out of our office […]
Test Your Intolerance have found that the Top 5 intolerances that our valued customers fall culprit to is dairy, wheat, nuts, eggs and pollen. We understand that having a food intolerance can make life difficult sometimes. We want to make life easier for you so that you can make informed decisions and feel better from the […]
Gluten intolerance is a global problem, with 1.9% of the United Kingdom population experiencing it. This figure is continuing to rise, and the most concerning fact is that most of the people with a gluten intolerance are never diagnosed. Here are five symptoms you may be experiencing if you have a gluten intolerance: Digestive Issues […]
The Festive Season is all about enjoying good food and spending time with your nearest and dearest. However, if you have a food intolerance it may be a little bit trickier as you can’t enjoy the traditional turkey with all the trimmings, especially if you are intolerant to turkey! Do you remember those awful cramps […]
Cabbage: It will make you feel happier and healthier. Cabbage is an amazing vegetable. Full of vitamin C, rich in fibre, iodine, Vitamin A, beta-carotene, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and sodium. There was a study carried out in the 1950’s where patients with gastric ulcers and acid reflux were given a glass of […]
They have antibacterial antiviral properties. They are great for helping reduce cholesterol in the body. They contain, quercetin, biotin, chromium, folic acid, vitamin C, B1, B6 and K, sulphur magnesium phosphorus selenium potassium and bioflavonoids. They also help to remove heavy metal toxicity in the body. And for diabetics, it’s the chromium in onions that […]
2013 was named the “Year of Quinoa” by United Nations General Assembly, so let’s find out why it is so special. Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) is a tiny, bead shaped grain with a bitter flavour. It is gluten free so is suitable for anyone with a gluten intolerance or conditions such as crohn’s or colitis. And […]
Many of you will know that you get protein from vegetables! It is an essential part of a healthy diet. It forms the building blocks for your muscles, blood, immune system and more. And if you aren’t getting enough fuel in the form of carbohydrates and fats to run your body properly, it will take energy from […]
