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Pasty
I can’t claim that these are the Cornish variety but they are tasty and the celeriac gives a nice celery flavour to them. The pasty is a portable treat that can be taken on any picnic and these are low fodmap and very filling.
Ingredients
300g of gluten free plain flour
1 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp salt
50g butter
1 egg
1 extra egg for glazing and extra flour for rolling out the pastry
500g of beef skirt
1oog of celeriac
Fresh Thyme
Salt and pepper
Method
Add the flour to a bowl and salt and pepper and xanthan gum – stir well into the flour
Cut up the butter into cubes and rub into the flour
Add the egg and extra water if required and bring the pastry together
Knead the pastry till smooth
Chill
Whilst the pastry is chilling chop the meat and celeriac into small cubes
Add the thyme
break the second egg into a bowl and whisk
Roll out the pastry in between cling film
Cut out disks about the size of a small plate
Add a small amount of meat and celeriac and thyme to half the disk
Add salt and pepper
Brush egg around the pastry edge on the half of the disc with filling
Bring over the other half of the disk to make the lid and crimp
Brush the top of the pastry with egg wash
Cook at 165 degrees C or Gas mark 3 for 50-55 minutes
Everything You Should Know About Using Coconut Oil for Eczema
Another great post from itchylittleworld.com – Natural remedies for eczema to soothe your itchy little world..
Coconut oil has become quite a popular ingredient found in natural skincare. Not to mention it can literally be used for and on anything.
There are a variety of ways coconut oil can be used on the body or ingested such as on hair, teeth and as a supplement.
But what about coconut oil for eczema?
If you’re looking for an easy, quick alternative to prescription creams as well as expensive ointments for your eczema, then you’ll want to read on to learn more about coconut oil and eczema!
Please keep in mind that although coconut oil has worked for many eczema sufferers, I am in no way a medical professional. If you’re experiencing severe eczema or have a topical infection, it is always best to seek medical advice immediately.
If you didn’t already know – coconut oil is praised for having antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties. This means that it is extremely gentle on inflamed skin and can even help the itch during a flare-up.
In fact, when coconut oil was applied topically 2x daily for 4 weeks, one study found staphylococcal colonization decreased by 95% in patients with atopic dermatitis [1].
Coconut oil also contains lauric acid (a type of fat that is found in breast milk) that can help fight a variety of illnesses and skin conditions, like eczema, psoriasis and more.
There are also several other benefits to using coconut oil for eczema:
- Nourishes skin with vitamins and minerals
- Excellent make up remover (for the adults, of course!), as well as a moisturizer for eyelid or face eczema.
- Completely chemical-free
But what if you have a tree-nut allergy?
There seems to be a lot of confusion around coconut oil and whether it can cause an allergic reaction. Dr. Watson from Allergic Living Magazine states that coconut is actually a large seed from a tree of the palm family, while the FDA defines it as a tree nut. What gives?
It seems to be that most allergic reactions to coconut have occurred in individuals without a tree nut allergy. So in theory, you should be able to eat a coconut or apply coconut oil to your skin if you have a tree nut allergy.
For more information on coconut oil, as well as shea butter, cocoa butter and allergies, check out our post: The Allergy Scoop: Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, and Cocoa Butter.
Where to get Coconut Oil for Eczema?
Be careful! Not all coconut oils are made equal (and neither are all natural skincare products that include coconut oil). To be sure your oil is as pure as it can be, make sure to opt for an Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil that is either cold-pressed and unrefined, or pressed.
If you’re looking to try something different from just natural, pure coconut oil, there are also a variety of skincare products that use organic extra virgin coconut oil as well.
Take for example, this Coconut Aloe Moisturizing Serum, an excellent emollient that is also very cooling due to the anti-inflammatory aloe vera in also contains. Not only is it soothing for eczema, but it also provides relief for psoriasis and rosacea as well.
For other coconut oil based products, check out Vegaline that helps fight dry, sensitive or chapped skin, as well as diaper rash. Beeseline is also a great alternative to petroleum jelly.
As mentioned, coconut oil is a cheap and effective natural treatment for many skin conditions including eczema. It can also be used on the skin for everyday moisture, as a lip balm, makeup remover and so much more.
However, keep in mind that coconut oil is not a miracle treatment for eczema. If you feel your eczema is continuing to flare-up regularly, perhaps it’s time to look at what allergens or irritants might be affecting your body.
Instead of treating the outside, try treating eczema from inside with an elimination diet. For more information on success with elimination diets, check out our blog post: Our Eczema Elimination Diet Success (How You Can Do It Too!)
Have you tried coconut oil for eczema? Does it work well for your skin?
References
- Verallo-Rowell VM, Dillague KM, Syah-Tjundawan BS. Novel antibacterial and emollient effects of coconut and virgin olive oils in adult atopic dermatitis. Dermatitis. 2008 NovDec;19(6):308-15
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Lebanese grilled lamb with lactose free yoghurt
I adore Ottolenghi recipes but he does use lots of fodmaps in them so I was very surprised to find a Lebanese seven spice rub in Marks and Spencer that is low fodmap and just the right spice mix for rubbing into meat and using on a grill or barbecue. so here is a good lamb recipe for those hot days when barbecues and eating al fresco is such a good idea.
Ingredients
2 lamb steaks
Enough Lebanese seven spice mix to coat both steaks
Cook on the barbecue still well cooked*
1 pack of chard
Lactose free yoghurt (Tesco Greek)
Chopped chard stems
1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste.
Method
Mix 2 heaped tablespoons of yoghurt with half a grated lemon peel and 3-4 chopped chard stalks
Take the lamb steaks and coat in Lebanese seven spice powder and grill for 2 minutes at high heat on each side – then 5 minutes extra to cook through.*Do you like your meat pink? If you do then ensure that you cook the edges till they are well seared and reach a temperature of 70 degrees C. This should ensure that pathogenic bacteria on the surface of the meat are killed. The foods to cook well through on a barbecue are hamburgers (the mince surfaces are found throughout the burger so it needs to be cooked through.) Chicken also needs thorough cooking – cook a little in the oven or microwave before finishing on the barbecue.
Blanch the chard leaves is hot water for a few seconds and serve with olives, grated lemon rind and chard. This recipe serves two people.
Warm Potato Salad
This potato salad is great for a summer barbecue and really easy to make. I have used lactose free plain yoghurt with mayonnaise to keep the calories lower and chives to flavour the salad. If you serve it slightly warm the mayonnaise soaks into the potatoes and also it means that if you have a problem with resistant starches you can avoid these too. I used Jersey potatoes – the best, but any salad potato will be suitable to use. It really couldn’t be easier to make!
Ingredients
450g small jersey potatoes or small salad potatoes
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of lactose free plain yoghurt
Chopped chives
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Boil the potatoes in salted water till soft.
Drain well.
Add the yoghurt and mayonnaise to a dish, season and add finely chopped chives.
Mix with the warm potatoes.
I decorated with some thyme leaves and chopped chard stems.
I hope you enjoy it!
Triphala: Ayurvedic Antihistamine for Histamine Intolerance?
For over two thousand years the Ayurvedic remedy Triphala has played a key role in the practice of Indian traditional medicine. There’s been a considerable amount of research validating a number of these remedies recently, including the news that Triphala, a combination of three medicinal fruits, is a powerful natural antihistamine that also stabilises mast cells and acts as an anti-inflammatory. Triphala may be useful for histamine intolerance. All references are at the bottom of the post.
Triphala is a blend of three Indian fruits:
Phyllanthus emblica (amla)
This compound has also shown promise in preventing carrageenan induced inflammation, stabilsing mast cells (thereby preventing the release of histamine and other inflammatory agents), and preventing histamine and mast cell induced asthma attacks (read more about histamine, mast cells and asthma here).
Terminalia chebula
Animal studies have shown an extract of this fruit can prevent anaphylaxis and lower blood histamine levels.
Terminalia bellirica
Compounds from this fruit have shown anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity in animal studies (more on how antioxidants in foods fight histamine inflammation here)
But there’s more.
Combine the three and you have a a supplement that (at least in animal studies) has been shown to prevent the growth of certain cancer tumours, protect our cells from radiation, is super high in antioxidants, and can help with symptoms of arthritis. It also as a whole is antihistamine and fights inflammation resulting from the release of prostaglandins from mast cells. I keep talking about how histamine is just one type of inflammatory agent we need to be paying attention to. That’s why I feel that a low histamine diet at the expense of an overall inflammatory diet high in nutrients and antioxidants isn’t the best approach (more here).
Like all supplements, there’s risks (which is why I try to get all I need from food – click here to learn how to create your own histamine balanced nutrient dense healing plan), so lease always check with your doctor before adding anything new to the diet. According to the Sloane Kettering website, Triphala’s main side effects are gastrointestinal in nature, but few and far between. Triphala inhibits the CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 enzymes.
It’s finally here! Man Food – a high nutrient antihistamine and anti-inflammatory ingredient filled book geared towards guys, women who love to work out, yoga like they mean it, or just load up on healing nutrients. Features my personal shopping list of antihistamine and anti-inflammatory foods.
The Anti-cookbook and all liquid Anti-Detox Book, don’t treat any conditions, but feature a plethora of the high nutrient antihistamine and anti-inflammatory ingredients that have been instrumental in helping me feed myself on a limited diet. The Anti-cookbook features a four page list of antihistamine and anti-inflammatory foods and comes in regular and Paleo.
The Low Oxalate Cookbook features antihistamine and anti-inflammatory rich recipes.
Don’t miss the Low Histamine Beauty Survival Guide for non-toxic beauty tips, the skinny on histamine releasing (mast cell degranulating) beauty ingredients, antihistamine and anti-inflammatory beauty alternatives and the top brands natural brands I’ve found.
Take a peek at my other low histamine and antihistamine cookbooks for more high nutrient recipes
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Bährle-Rapp, Marina. “Phyllanthus Emblica Extract.” Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege (2007): 426. Web.
Shin, T.y, H.j Jeong, D.k Kim, S.h Kim, J.k Lee, D.k Kim, B.s Chae, J.h Kim, H.w Kang, C.m Lee, K.c Lee, S.t Park, E.j Lee, J.p Lim, H.m Kim, and Y.m Lee. “Inhibitory action of water soluble fraction of Terminalia chebula on systemic and local anaphylaxis.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology 74.2 (2001): 133-40. Web.
Sireeratawong, S., K. Jaijoy, and N. Soonthornchareonnon. “Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activity of Triphala recipe.” African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines 10.2 (2013): n. pag. Web.
“Triphala.” Memorial Sloan Kettering. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 June 2017.
5 Hacks to Improve your Workouts
Several individual and group exercise formats are offered by fitness centers, such as those that are choreographed to music like dance and aerobics classes. Many offer boot camp, fall prevention, sculpting, kickboxing, indoor cycling, yoga, Pilates and core conditioning. Group exercises expose you to a fun and social environment. Your workout is effectively and safely designed.
One of the most common reasons why people do not complete any exercise program is boredom. Lack of motivation is another factor. Here are some hacks that will help you improve your fitness workout.
1. Be part of a group
There are some workout programs that are done in groups although some of the exercises are performed individually, such as in Pilates and yoga. What is more important is not to be in a collective group but a group where you are part of, such as team sports. You will have greater motivation to exercise because your efforts count in the team’s success. Group fitness classes on the other hand, provide you great support from the instructor and participants. The classes also become social events as you meet people, form friendships, have fun while struggling through routines.
2. Mental and physical pacing
Not everyone is ready for a HIIT program. To get your body and brain going throughout the day as well as to stay healthy, you only need a moderate workout. For improving your cardiovascular health according to the American Heart Association, you need about 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week. If you are able to perform more vigorous activities, you only need to do it for 25 minutes three times a week. If you continue to do this you’ll be able to improve your endurance.
3. Think of the long-term benefits
Morning workouts are great for relieving stress and getting the energy boost to keep you going for the rest of the day. Beyond exercising, it is better for improving your workout if you are able to visualize the long term benefits of what you are doing. This is a technique that many athletes, such as Michael Phelps employ to improve performance and increase motivation. Such a study was published in an issue of the Psychology of Sport and Exercise.
4. Improve your workout form
Working out is not just about doing the recommended exercises. You have to pay attention to the form in order to realize the results and prevent injuries. For example, when doing squats, your toes should point forward, and knees aligned to your toes to properly target the hamstrings and quads. Moving the feet slightly outward will target the outer and inner thighs.
Maintain better back alignment when doing shoulder press, bicep curls and lateral presses by squeezing your abs and your glutes.
A lower bench when doing step-up targets the quad while increasing the height of the bench will help target the hamstrings as well. Positioning your hands wider during push-ups will target the upper back muscles slightly and your outer chest muscles. Placing your hands closer together almost in a triangle position will result in higher engagement of your triceps.
5. Use free weights
Jordan D. Metzl, M.D., a doctor of sports medicine and author of the “The Exercise Cure” recommends that you use free weights. Machines only move in one plane, whereas you train your body for every day movements with free weights that provide you better balance. Free weights allow you to move the way your body moves and they are easier to use.
It is your choice if you want to improve your workout, as there are many options available. Group fitness training classes offer the most benefits for many individuals and many individuals also reap great benefits when working alone. You should keep in mind to get proper sleep, drink lots of water, improve your nutrition and even change your workout music if one of your goals it to improve your workout performance.
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UK expats could cost NHS £500million report says
A report, published today, by the Nuffield Trust, suggests that when reciprocal health arrangements within Europe end, post Brexit, the cost to the NHS could be as much as an extra £500m each year as expats return to the UK for medical treatment.
Currently, if all expat pensioners returned to the UK for medical treatment, the cost to the UK taxpayer would be in the region of £967m, which is about half of what it currently costs the UK to reimburse European governments.
An influx of pensioners back into the UK would also put pressure on hospital beds resulting in the need for another 900 beds. This would also put additional stress on staff.
Mark Dayan, Policy and Public Affairs Analyst at the Nuffield Trust said “It is possible that extra funds could be found for the NHS from any cancellation of Britain’s EU membership fees – but whether or not these benefits will outweigh the significant staffing and financial costs Brexit may impose on already stretched services remains to be seen.”
More information on this story – Brexit, expats and the NHS – can be found via this link
What do you think about this news? Are you, or someone in your family, an expat and are concerned? Let us know what you think in the comments box below.
Peppered leaf salad with prosciutto and berries – low fodmap
On the theme of salads again here is a lovely refreshing peppery salad. Watercress is suitable for the low fodmap diet according to the Monash App and I love it’s hot taste. I also added a few mint tips and radish shoots. The fruit is a portion so don”t have a piece of fruit after this salad or you will trigger symptoms if you have fructose malabsorption. Check it out for a great lunchbox or add to a gluten free wrap.
Ingredients
1 pack of watercress
80g blueberries
80g raspberries
1 pack of prosciutto (check the ingredients and avoid those with spices)
A few mint tips
A few radish shoots
balsamic drizzle – don’t exceed a tablespoon
Method
Simple – wash the fruit and leaves and arrange the ingredients in a bowl.
Drizzle with balsamic
Serves two.
