Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie Mix
Being on a gluten free diet doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on delicious foodie treats. This was confirmed when I tried out the new Hale & Hearty Rich Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie Mix and took the results into the office.
Sugar free Cranberry Sauce
This sugar free cranberry sauce was an experiment to use up some leftover christmas cranberries but it is going down a treat with cheese and meats.
Meridian Sauces
If you are anything like me then jars of cook-in sauces are essential storecupboard items for busy weekdays when I just want to throw something together for a quick and easy meal, so I was intruiged to try the Meridian Sauces range. …More
Fitness Freak or Phobic?
Whether you are a fitness freak or phobic new year is the perfect time to review your exercise regime and set yourself new goals. You might think that Fussy Foodie is just about getting your diet right but I am absolutely convinced that exercise is just as important for physical health …More
Probiotics for IBS
Managing irritable bowel syndrome is often a case of trial and error as there is no simple, effective medication or definitive treatment. However, there is increasing evidence to support the use of probiotics for IBS sufferers. Probiotics are widely available as yoghurts …More
Alpro Treats
If you like Alpro products and like me you love a freebie then you won’t want to miss out on the new Alpro Treats scheme. You simply collect codes from Alpro packs and save up for treats from cereal bowls and yoga mats (5 product codes) to …More
Balanced Healthy Diet
No matter what your dietary restrictions or preferences it’s crucial that you have a balanced healthy diet. Cutting out multiple foods can really restrict the variety in your diet, which could result in nutrient deficiencies. Remind yourself of the basic principles of healthy eating to ensure that you get …More
Omega 3 Eggs
Omega 3 eggs such as Columbus and Goldenlay are becoming increasingly popular, as we learn more and more about the wonders of omega 3 for health. But does this mean that you can ditch the oily fish and eat omega 3 eggs instead? Read on to help you decide whether omega 3 eggs are healthy or hype. …More
Sugar Free Granola
Sugar free granola could be considered a contradiction in terms. It might sound like a ‘health food’ but most granola’s are loaded with sugar and honey – no wonder they taste so good! Never one to turn down a challenge I set to work developing a tasty, nutritious sugar free granola. …More
Omega 3 Sources
Do you know if you are getting enough omega 3? It is recommended that we eat two portions of fish per week, one of which oily (e.g. salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout), but in the UK most people don’t eat enough oily fish. So are we getting enough omega 3 and what are good omega 3 sources? …More
Barbecue Beans
These barbecue beans are a doddle to make and have gone down really well this weekend, when we actually managed to have two sunny barbecues (in England!). I call them barbecue beans not due to the flavour but because they are a fantastic barbecue side dish. …More
Dairy Free Chicken Korma
Chicken Korma is a takeway favourite but not generally what you would consider a healthy dish and would usually be out of bounds for many people on a free-from diet. This dairy free chicken korma is made with soya milk - an unusual but delicious twist on the traditional recipe. …More
Puffed Oats
Puffed Oats are a new addition to the Rude Health cereal range, available now in Waitrose. I am always on the look out for healthy low GI breakfast cereals, so I am very excited to try out these new 100% Puffed Oats. …More
Courgette Chutney
I wasn’t sure about this sugar free courgette chutney at first but the flavours and texture have improved by the day and three days on (now it’s nearly all gone!) this sugar free courgette chutney is absolutely scrumptious – I have been eating it with everything! …More
Sugar Free Chocolate Spread
You won’t believe that this nutty sugar free chocolate spread ticks so many Fussy Foodie boxes, uses only four simple ingredients, yet takes literally seconds to make. I am enjoying mine with 0% greek yogurt and blueberries – in fact I was half way through before I remembered to take a photo of my delicious …More
Massaman Beef Curry
Today is Sunday but instead of a traditional Sunday lunch I decided to have a go at cooking a Massaman Beef Curry for the family. Everyone agreed it was a winner and the house smells amazing so I just have to write it down before I forget the recipe. …More
Sugar Free Chutney
I have been meaning to try my hand at a sugar free chutney for a while now and with yesterday being a typical rainy Saturday afternoon (in August!) I finally got round to it, and I have to say that I have stumbled across a winner. I used dried apricots, cider vinegar and orange juice …More
Prawn and Mango Stirfry
I was watching Rick Stein in Cambodia on TV the other day and came in halfway through a prawn and mango stirfry, which looked delicious. I missed hearing the details but it did inspire me to whip up my own dish. I can’t promise that it will be as good as Rick’s but here’s my own summery …More
Almond Dark Chocolate
If, like me, you love dark chocolate then you will have to seek out Marks and Spencer Dark Mountain Bar. Believe me I have tried most brands of the dark stuff but in my opinion this almond dark chocolate beats them all hands down. …More
Supermarket Free-From
Do you find yourself spending hours trawling the supermarket free-from aisles, checking labels and looking out for products that meet your special dietary needs?… me too. So I did a bit of investigating to find out what support the websites offer to make supermarket free-from shopping …More
Vitamin D
What is it about vitamin D lately? I can’t seem to open a nutrition related magazine without seeing a headline boasting about the wonderous health benefits of vitamin D. So what are these miraculous claims that are hitting the headlines and could a ’free from’ diet put you at risk of a deficiency of the …More
