Sugar Free

These vegan breakfast spinach pancakes with charred sweetcorn and vegan cream cheese would go down well at a weekend brunch get-together Serves 3-4 Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Difficulty Moderate Nutrients per serving Energy Total fat Saturates Protein Fibre Carbs Sugar Salt 408 kcal 12.5 g 3 g 17 g 8.5 g 52.5 g 5.5 g 0.5 g Ingredients 100g spinach 100ml almond drink * 2 sweetcorn cobs...

So, you have decided to take the plunge and give up sugar, or else reduce your intake by, let’s face it, a lot! This is definitely beneficial to your mind and body overall, but did you know that, just as too much sugar in the...

Who doesn’t love a biscuit? Chocolate, coconut, berries… the flavours are endless, and that elevenses temptation powerful. But we are all familiar with that sugar high (and subsequent crash) that comes after eating one too many cookies. And we know it is not good for...

 On the hunt for a new sweet snack without so much of the sugar? Check out 6 of the best sugar free chocolate snacks for inspo! Which chocolate has no sugar? Traditionally, chocolate is made by combining unsweetened or ‘bitter’ chocolate with sugar, milk, flavours...

If you are trying to live a healthier lifestyle, then you might want to look into cutting down on your sugar intake. You might already know that eating less sweets and chocolate can help with this but have you thought about drinks? Some drinks are...

Are sugar substitutes safe? Are they healthy? Can they make me fat? Can sugar substitutes raise my insulin levels? Reducing your sugar intake and incorporating sugar alternatives into your diet is a significant lifestyle change. So, you'll probably have plenty of questions before you make...

Are you in need of some serious sugar rehab? Looking for a healthy sugar substitute maybe? Here, we provide a handy overview of some common natural sugar substitutes. But beware, not all of them are as good for you as you might assume. 1. Agave...

Recipe by Gem’s Wholesome Kitchen Suitable for Vegan & Gluten-Free Diets Difficulty Moderate Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 25 minutes Cool time 1 hour Makes 12 brownies Ingredients 2 tbsp almond/peanut butter 50g xylitol (sugar substitute) 4 tbsp melted coconut oil 50g raw cocoa powder...

Find yourself eating sugary snacks, sweet drinks and baked goods almost every day of the week? It’s likely that you’re getting too much sugar in your diet. Having a little bit of sweetness is perfectly normal, however too much sugar can start to effect numerous...

It might be easy to associate popcorn with that served in cinemas laden with unhealthy fats, salt and sugar. But, surprisingly, popcorn can be one of the most healthiest, and popular, snacks you can reach for. It’s all in how you prepare it. Is Popcorn...

You’ve probably heard that we should all consume less sugar in our diets, but why is sugar bad for you? At the same time – sugar is found in more foods and drinks than ever before.  And can something that tastes so good really be...

Do you want to give up sugar but you’re unsure where to start? Try our top tips. Does this mean giving up all sugars? No. To be clear – when we talk about giving up sugar, we are referring to added sugars, aka ‘free’ sugars....

We ask Clinical Nutritionist Alex Glover to give us the lowdown on sweeteners. Q: What is sweetener made from? The main sweeteners used in food manufacturing are sucralose, aspartame, acesulfame k, saccharin and stevia, but there are many others. All of these are classified as...