by Kate Knowler | Recipes
I started work as an IT professional in 1997, quickly working my way up through the ranks from the help desk to server and network support teams, establishing myself as the systems security coordinator, and then transferring into a programming role. But, as time went...
by Kate Knowler | Recipes
Testing IgG-mediated antibodies to identify food intolerances is a subject that has been much debated in both the scientific and the nutrition communities over the years – this is an emerging field that is still being researched and, while there are studies supporting...
by Kate Knowler | Food Intolerances, Nutrients, Tips & Advice
If you’ve been following a vegan diet for the past few weeks, but feel worse than ever, here are 3 common signs that Veganuary maybe isn’t working for you, and what you can do about it to feel a little better: 1. Feeling more bloated than usual This is a...
by Kate Knowler | Discounts, Food Intolerances
If you’re prone to waking up bloated and uncomfortable the morning after the night before, especially at this time of year, then you’re not alone. The festive season is a time when many of us will indulge in rich foods, parties, alcohol, and or course a...
by Kate Knowler | Food Intolerances, Tips & Advice
I’m a big fan of butter. It’s delicious. In my opinion, a small amount* of butter for those who can tolerate it in their diet is far healthier than a pale, processed, tasteless margarine spread with a myriad of health claims. Real butter is made from milk but, as I...
by Kate Knowler | Food Intolerances, Tips & Advice
How are you feeling right now? Do you have a rash, or feel a bit bloated, or perhaps you have a headache? If something doesn’t feel quite right, then you may have had a reaction to something you ate or drank. But was it an allergy, a sensitivity, or an...
by Kate Knowler | Food Intolerances
Food intolerance is a lot more common than people think, and frequently leads to unpleasant symptoms that aren’t easily associated with what you’re eating. The most common signs you have a food intolerance occur in the digestive system, but there are several that can...
by Kate Knowler | Food Intolerances
Autoimmune diseases have been rapidly rising in recent years, with almost 100 recognised autoimmune diseases, as well as another 40 disease processes which have a component that is autoimmune related. Worse still, if you have one autoimmune disease you’re at higher...
by Kate Knowler | Food Intolerances
Food intolerance can cause a slew of unpleasant signs and symptoms. The most obvious ones occur in the digestive system. These are more easily identified (and more easily associated with the food you are eating) than some of the other signs, which at first blush don’t...
by Kate Knowler | Food Intolerances, Tips & Advice
OK, hands up… who ate one mince pie too many, or drank too much prosecco over Christmas? I know I did! In past years the 1st January would have seen me resolving to lose those post-Christmas pounds and improve my fitness by getting back into some kind of exercise....
