Gluten is a protein found in many grains including wheat, barley and rye. People with celiac disease have an immune reaction that is triggered by eating gluten, and it can also cause problems for others too ranging from mild digestive discomfort to debilitating health problems. Gluten provides no essential nutrients, but is present in many foods such as bread, pasta, pizza and cereal. We stock a range of gluten free foods and nutritional supplements so whether you are new to gluten-free living, or are a seasoned gluten avoider we have all you need to enjoy a healthy, balanced diet.
The festive season brings a wonderful array of food and drink to enjoy but it’s a time of year when it’s easy to overindulge! All the overeating, especially of rich food, and drinking more alcohol puts a strain on the digestive system and people commonly suffer heartburn, indigestion (including bloating, gas or nausea), constipation or
Gluten free, a term that is now appearing in more places than ever – thankfully so, for those of us that avoid gluten! Here, I have compiled some information for you from our team, and some key top tips from registered Nutritional Therapist Alison to help guide you. Gluten contains a protein called gliadin, which
Christmas is gone and you might have overindulged in food and drinks, but realise that it’s not sustainable to carry on eating all day like we do at Christmas. Why? Because the digestive system needs a break, so do the body and our mitochondria – our energy factories. Eating that vast amount and without much
Apart from the current flurry of snow, we have at last had some blue skies and snow drops, and now the daffodils are on their way! Spring is in the air! We have turned a corner from our wintry hibernation! This is the perfect time of year to think about weight loss, doing a cleanse,
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