Did you know that people with coeliac disease have an increased need for calcium even when they are on a gluten free diet? I didn't. I thought that simply cutting out the gluten and eating a generally healthy diet would be enough. But according to a dietician I met last week at the local Coeliac Society meeting, coeliacs (and people with … [Read more...]
Don’t eat Spelt – whatever the Independent says
The Independent, my favourite newspaper, has - sadly - let me down today. Every Saturday, it provides a 50 Best feature, which is always interesting - how many of the 50 Best Beaches have I visited? Would I wear any of the 50 Best Women's Coats, and so on. This week it is 50 Best Food Luxuries, and at no.13, it recommends spelt flour, saying … [Read more...]
Skin care for Rosacea
This is slightly off-topic, but I'd like to recommend the Sher System for facial skin care if you suffer from rosacea or acne (middle-aged or the usual!). I've been using it for a few years now, and I really do think it helps. The first few days are tricky, and your skin may feel very dry and tight as it gets used to the new regime, but after … [Read more...]
