Nutrition

Let’s get something clear from the start. I love bread. I love pasta. I find the sight and smell of a freshly baked croissant very hard to resist with my morning cup of coffee. All of these delicious products are made from wheat. However, wheat is the most problematic food in modern society. The term “gluten intolerance” seems to be becoming more and more commonplace. Many people suffer from gut disorders such as Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Leaky Gut and bloating. Much of these can be attributed to the consumption of wheat. So, what is the big deal with wheat?

In my previous blog covering dietary fats, I sang the praises of using ghee in cooking. Ready made ghee is quite expensive to buy. Fortunately, it’s very easy to make at home and the end product is delicious and healthy to cook with. In this blog I’ll show you how to make your own in a few simple steps.

It is little wonder to me that many people are confused about the guidelines for healthy eating. We are constantly bombarded with contradictory information and studies regarding what is healthy and what will kill us. We have been told to lower our fat consumption, eat our 5 (or is it 7?) portions of fruit and veg daily, eat whole grains, go vegan, go carnivore or ketogenic and so on. I believe that most people who care about their health also care about what food they put in their bodies. So what should we eat if we are conscious of making healthy choices? In short, “real food”.