A Cook’s Guide to Sweeteners
If you’ve ventured down the sugar aisle at the supermarket recently and found yourself overwhelmed by choice we’re not surprised. For a product that’s been…
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Ask The Expert – Glucose Syrup
Is glucose syrup derived from wheat safe for people following the gluten-free diet and are there any exceptions? As a coeliac who has type 1…
Understanding Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a painful, inflammatory condition that affects one in 10 Australian women of reproductive age. Despite being a common disorder, it takes most women…
Getting To Know Papaya
WHAT IS PAPAYA? Papaya is a delicious and nutritious tropical fruit that is packed with vitamins and minerals. They are grown in tropical climates around…
Is Ginger Gluten-Free?
Ginger is a unique, flavoursome spice that packs a nutritional punch. Hailing from Southeast Asia, ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, alongside other aromatic spices…
FREE Back to School E-Book
After the summer holidays, getting back into a school routine can be daunting for both students and carers alike. Returning to homework and juggling after-school…
Contamination Control
When you’re sharing a house with people who consume gluten you need to be careful you don’t accidentally (and unknowingly) consume any. It’s not impossible…
Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance – Do you know the difference?
Australia has one of the highest rates of allergies in the world, but what is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance? Cara Boatswain investigates.
Adventures in Auckland
CARA BOATSWAIN falls in love with the City of Sails. Auckland might be home to almost a third of New Zealand’s population, but with its…