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New technology
Leading the way
in gut research
Treat yourself
Gluten-free food
neednt be boring
No. 4 / August 2011
DIGESTIVE
HEALTH
A
SPECIAL
ISSUE
ON MAINTAINING
A HEALTHY
BALANCE
2 AUGUST 2011
CHALLENGES
From genetics to greater understanding of bacteria, new
advancements in technology are enabling signicant progress
in gut research - but key areas remain where more still needs
to be known in order to truly optimise our health
WE RECOMMEND
Phil Vickery
TV Chef
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INSPIRATION
Question: What is most important to know about coeliac
disease and its symptoms?
Answer: Coeliac disease is a serious illness for which a
gluten-free diet is key, but it frequently goes undiagnosed
FACTS
O Most supermarkets now have a
range of glutenfree products and
many more cafes
and restaurants
are providing gluten-free options.
O An increasing
range of gluten-free
cakes from chocolate brownies to
savoury treats are
available online.
There is
no reason
why you
cant enjoy
delicious,
tasty food
on a glutenfree diet
Nicola
Crawford-Taylor,
Dietician,
Coeliac UK
O Coeliac UK is a
fantastic resource
for information on all
things gluten-free.
O To bake your
own treats, glutenfree cookbooks
are a good reference with glutenfree baking aids
available online or
in supermarkets.
EMMA GOSS-CUSTARD,
FOUNDER OF HONEYBUNS,
GLUTEN, WHEAT AND DAIRYFREE SPECIALIST BAKERS
GLUTEN-FREE GOODIES
These chocolate caramel
shortbreads are just one
of the treats you can still
enjoy on a gluten-free diet
PHOTO: HONEYBUNS
Gluten free?
You betcha.
6 AUGUST 2011
NEWS
FACTS
Probiotic products contain
bacteria (microora) found
naturally in the lower digestive
tract, which vary between individuals; changes can occur in illness or when taking antibiotics.
Taken in adequate amounts
probiotic products could increase the benecial microora
in the gut, strain is important.
Possibly benecial in adult IBS:
use for at least a month. If one
strain doesnt work, try another what works for one person wont
work for all.
Probiotics may also protect
from antibiotic-induced
diarrhoea: for maximum benet take at start of the antibiotics
course. They may prevent reoccurrence of ulcerative colitis.
Probiotics are unsuitable for
people with compromised immune function.
There is a little evidence
that manufactured prebiotics may give positive effects, but
more studies are needed. Start
with low doses, and monitor.
Julie Thompson, Gastroenterology
Dietitian and advisor to the
IBS Network
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INSPIRATION
PHIL VICKERYS RECIPE
PECAN HONEY
FLAPJACKS
I know everybody cooks apjacks,
but this recipe is bulked up with
the addition of roasted pecans
an idea I picked up in the States.
They really add to the avour
and texture.
Makes: 1012
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 1520 minutes
Vegetable oil, for oiling
100g pecan nut halves,
roughly chopped
200g butter
200g dark muscovado sugar
200g clear honey
400g porridge oats
100g sesame seeds
170g semi-dried cranberries
2 teaspoons ground allspice
THE METHOD
Preheat the oven to 180C/gas mark 4. Line a baking tray
with baking parchment. Oil a 33 24 3cm deep baking tin
and base-line with baking parchment.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking tin and press
down evenly.
Once cooked, allow the apjacks to cool in the tin and then
cut into 1012 even pieces.
* TO FREEZE: Wrap well and store in a plastic bag.
* TO STORE: The apjacks will keep for 1 week in an airtight
container.
This recipe is extracted from Seriously Good! Gluten-Free Baking
by Phil Vickery, published by Kyle Cathie. Photography: Steve Lee.
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