You probably saw the headlines over the weekend warning that toxic fumes from the recycled air in aeroplanes pose a health risk for passengers and aircrew. Senior coroner for Dorset Stanhope Payne, inquiring into the death of BA pilot Richaard Westgate , said people regularly exposed to fumes circulating in planes faced “consequential damage to their health”. Many of you have called to ask for our recommendations to combat these aerotoxins and I’ve chosen three good items here that can help protect against the excess oil particles that enter the cabin’s air supply. Please take a moment to check out...

It is perfectly possible to experience allergic reactions to alcoholic drinks and the symptoms may be exactly like those that accompany any other food allergy response. But rather annoyingly the alcohol itself is not typically the reason for these allergic reactions.

I was a bit of a Slack Alice this year. I managed to let Stir-up Sunday on November 23rd sail by without my noticing. So I didn’t make my Christmas Puddings on the Great Mixing Day and felt slightly guilty. Pressure, pressure… Anyway, this weekend I set to and got two beautiful puds mixed and steamed and they look magnificent, all ready with their foil covers and string handles for a second boil on Christmas morning. Allergen-free Christmas Pudding I always use the same recipe, which never fails. It’s really easy and is ideal if you’re avoiding nuts, eggs, wheat,...

The Free-From world has come a long way since its chocolate tasted of old soap and these treat-filled Advent calendars really are indistinguishable from the “real” thing. Whether you need dairy-free, nut-free, egg free or gluten-free I think you’ll find something here to tickle your Free-From tastebuds. ORGANIC DAIRY FREE from Moo Free Product DetailsThese award winning, organic advent calendars from brand leaders Moo Free will make a real treat for children of any age with allergies or dairy intolerance. Made in the UK from a blend of cocoa, sugar & rice. Each advent calendar is filled with 120g of...

We love this Gingerbread Advent house with numbered drawers to fill with your own free-from treats. It’s made from wood and looks like a traditional gingerbread house with icing decoration. You can bring it out every year and create a family heirloom. Fill your gingerbread house with brightly foiled carob Advent shapes from D&D (£6.49) Ingredients: Non-hydrogenated Palm Oil, Carob, Soya Powder, Emulsifier – Sunflower Lecithin. Products contain soya and may also contain a trace of dairy