Carbs, sugars & fibres

What if the problem isn’t gluten?

10 July 2019 by Catherine Saxelby

What if the problem isn’t gluten?

Gluten is viewed as the number one dietary villain in the average Western diet. Avoid gluten and you can avoid a myriad of health problems – or so the thinking goes. Gluten has been implicated in digestive problems including leaky gut syndrome leading to brain fog and auto-immune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). It’s also blamed for osteoporosis, infertility, autism, schizophrenia and itchy skin rash. What if the problem isn’t gluten? Let’s take a look.

The sourdough revolution

3 July 2019 by Catherine Saxelby

The sourdough revolution

It’s no secret that I love bread! It’s my favourite carbohydrate, way ahead of potato, rice or pasta. So, it breaks my heart when...

Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Barley

8 May 2019 by Catherine Saxelby

Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Barley

An old-fashioned grain, barley is set to shine again as a comfort food that’s good for you. In this post I’ll tell you all about...

Legumes - lots to love

6 February 2019 by

Legumes - lots to love

Legumes are one of our best friends. Also known as pulses or beans, they are nutritious, versatile and budget-friendly. It’s...

Lentils – my smart legume

7 November 2018 by

Lentils – my smart legume

Lentils are one of the oldest legumes and integral to the cuisines of the Middle East, India and Eastern Europe. They are well and...

5 healthier alternatives to white flour

10 October 2018 by Catherine Saxelby

5 healthier alternatives to white flour

White flour is highly processed, carbohydrate-dense (think 76 per cent), energy-dense (1540 kilojoules or, 358 Calories per 100...