Sharabelle bakes

Aldi Aldi is a great budget superstore, selling their own brands products for a very competitive price.  Unfortunately I can not use it for my main shop, since I have many food intolerance's.  They have on previous occasion celebrated gluten free month by stocking products, however in general they don't have much free from products in stock.  As a budget superstore, I can understand that these products are not their priority. So it was with pleasant surprise when I was browsing their aisles for my favourite hummus , I discovered they were now stocking Falafel. (Sorry but when your diets limited you do get excited by the smallest thing) Falafel are small balls which are made primarily from ground chickpeas, and flavoured with herbs and spices.  They are usually served in pitta bread or flat bread, with salad and various sauces.  You can also serve them as part of a mezze.   They have 2 kinds a Mediterranean and Moroccan style Falafel in their The De

I follow a  Low Fodmap diet  to manage my IBS.  It's not a diet for losing weight, it helps you avoid foods that can make your IBS symptoms worse.   I started it last July and have found it really helpful.  I already knew I was lactose intolerant, so following the diet wasn't that big a change.  Although giving up Gluten did pose a few problems for me, since I love to bake.   Gluten free baking is not easy and can be expensive so buying Free from products is more cost effective.  My local Morrisons has recently expanded its Free from range .  So I've had more products to chose from.  I've been like a kid in a candy store xxx Morrison's Free from Bakewell tarts Short crust pastry, jam, almond frangipane, icing and lets not forget the cherry on top.  I really enjoyed these, they are a bit sweet but ohh so tasty.  I have to limit how many I buy or I would have them everyday.  It's hard to find Gluten, wheat and dairy free products so was pleased to f

WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU First thing to remember is that we are all individuals.  In personality as well as our bodies. No matter what well meaning advice you get from friends and family.  Or that you might learn from your own research, it doesn't work for everyone.  It's good to try it if you think it's appropriate or suggested by your Doctor.  Just don't be disheartened if it doesn't work for you. I was diagnosed over 20 years ago and I'm still learning, I thought it might be helpful to pass on some information that they don't always tell you in the Doctors office.   1. GAS Yeah the stuff we laugh about as kids.  Pumping too much or as I like to call it, releasing a gaseous substance.   (Just sounds more lady like) Is a sign that your IBS is about to flare up.  It's the reason certain vegetables are listed as ones to avoid.  If your keeping a food diary you'll soon figure out which ones they are. For me these are most o

IBS - help tips When you first find out from the Dr that you have IBS,  the literature and advice you're given can be overwhelming.  I was diagnosed over 20 years ago, a time when neither my friends or family had heard of it.  I got a leaflet and very little advice leaving me clueless about what I needed to do. If I could go back in time I would give myself this advice, Don't Panic 1 . Buy a notebook  and keep a food diary for the next month. Just keep eating your normal food, as it's the best way to find out what your food triggers are.  Make your own scale to show the level of your discomfort or pain.  Its also a good idea to show your doctor how your coping.   2.  Controlling pain . -  Buy a hot water bottle.  Pain medications don't work for me.  Your doctor might prescribe you Antispasmodics, however these are more to prevent pain than stop it.  Strong painkillers aren't recommended if you have digestive problems.   3 . Exercise  - Walk