We have, unfortunately, had to withdraw our invitation to be a judge at the FreeFrom Food Awards from one of our prospective judges. She is a freefrom wholesaler. You can find her on her Facebook page and I understand that she also has a blog. The reason we have withdrawn the …
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Wheat Can be Found in… Tabasco?
I have just been reading our good friend Micki Rose's blog - and she says that she has discovered that there is wheat in Tabasco.... Read more... And while on the subject, those trying to avoid wheat should also read the labels very carefully on all bottled sauces, cheese …
Chocolate – and yet more chocolate…
Now that is the kind of Monday morning I like! Three points up in the Ryder Cup (sorry, golf-haters...) and some research which says that not only is dark chocolate good for Alzheimer's and emotional stress - but, if you have a stroke, it may prevent your brain from suffering too …
ADHD, genes – and diet….
The publication today, of a new study claiming to have found a genetic cause for ADHD has prompted a rash of 'Don't blame bad parenting for ADHD – it's all in the genes' headlines – and a torrent of criticism from other ADHD experts and medical journalists - see BBC medical …
What help is really available?
Although we at Foodsmatter are neither doctors nor a support group, we do, inevitably get asked for help, especially by those who are battling with newly diagnosed allergies. While we would never give any medical advice we do usually try to make a few useful suggestions in terms …