ORGRAN Gingerbread House { When I think of Christmas I think of a Christmas tree, Santa, family, food… and gingerbread! } Contributor: Orgran Health & Nutrition { INGREDIENTS } 250 grams butter or salt reduced monounsaturated margarine 1 cup caster sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/3 cup golden syrup 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 4 cups Orgran All Purpose Plain Flour 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger { METHOD } Preheat oven to 190ºC (375ºF). Prepare 2, 25cm x 23cm (10” x 9”) trays by spraying with cooking spray. Line base of trays with baking paper. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add golden syrup and continue to beat for 1 minute.
Read More
Yearly Archives 2017
Gingerbread Cupcakes
Gluten Free Gingerbread Cupcakes { Nothing says Christmas like Gingerbread, and what better way to eat your share than as a cupcake! } Contributor: Lisa McInerney { INGREDIENTS } 4 Eggs, separated 1/4 Cup. Maple Syrup 1/4 Cup Golden Syrup (or Molasses) 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1/2 Cup Coconut Flour 1/2 Tablespoon Cocoa 2 1/4 teaspoons ground Ginger 1 1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon All Spice 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Dash Salt 3 teaspoons Baking Powder 1/2 Cup Milk (of choice) 1 teaspoon Bicarb Soda { METHOD } Preheat the oven to 175C/350F. Line a cupcake/muffin tray with 8-10 festive liners
Read More
Gluten Anxiety and Your Wellbeing
Gluten Anxiety and Your Wellbeing { If you’re feeling like food anxiety is taking over your life, you are not alone. There are many ways we can lower our anxiety for a better health, one of which is removing the very thing that is causing us fear. } Contributor: Glutagen As many members of the yum. Gluten Free community would know, the anxiety and stress that accompanies a gluten-free diet can negatively affect individual wellbeing. The symptoms of gluten sensitivity are not limited to physical manifestations, with studies indicating that managing gluten sensitivity is also linked to psychiatric and neurological
Read More
Cheezy polenta chips with smoky tomato sauce
Cheezy polenta chips with smoky tomato sauce { Polenta is easy to make and comforting to eat. Every time I eat it, I wonder why I don’t have it more often. Polenta chips are great with a cooked breakfast on a Sunday morning or a wonderful lunch or dinner. } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 litre filtered water 2 teaspoons quality salt 1½ cups coarse polenta 1 cup rice crumbs 3 tablespoons savoury yeast flakes* ¼ cup cold-pressed olive oil, plus extra for brushing 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) Smoky tomato sauce 1 tablespoon cold-pressed olive oil
Read More
Eat Foods to Beat Anxiety
Eat Foods to Beat Anxiety { Utilise food to enhance your mood and curb stress! } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free Words by Jayta Szpitalak, Fermentanicals Founder With our current high paced lifestyle and ubiquitous use of on-demand technology, stress and anxiety are on the rise. Around 1 in every 3 Aussie women and 1 in every 5 Aussie men will experience some form of anxiety in their lifetime. When it comes to managing stress, we can often turn to food to cope, but what we often fail to realise is the very same foods can be contributing to a higher
Read More
Five Tips for Avoiding Cross Contamination during the Holidays
Five Tips for Avoiding Cross Contamination during the Holidays { It’s the holiday season! It’s time to sit back and relax with loved ones, however we know that is much easier said than done. See our tops tips here to make the holidays a bit more enjoyable! } Contributor: Glutagen Cross-contamination is incredibly common, and a huge source of anxiety for those individuals who experience gluten sensitivity. Luckily, the YGF team has you covered with the following tips for avoiding cross-contamination during the stressful holiday season! These holidays, give yourself the gift of good health by following these handy pointers. Keep
Read More
Orgran: Pioneers of Gluten Free in Australia
Orgran: Pioneers of Gluten Free in Australia { LOOKING FOR ALLERGY-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN ORGRAN… PRODUCING GLUTEN FREE AND ALLERGY-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS SINCE 1948. } Contributor: Orgran Health & Nutrition Words by: Elysha Medhurst Food allergies are increasingly talked about amongst the food industry. It can be a struggle and a stress, trying to find delicious allergy-friendly foods in the supermarket. Thankfully, Orgran has dedicated their brand to offering options that cater to an extensive range of allergies and intolerances! ygf: Thank you so much for sitting down with us and taking the time to tell us about your Orgran.
Read More
Veggie Nori Wraps
Veggie Nori Wraps { These perfectly packaged nori wraps are satisfyingly simple and great for your spring picnic or when you’re on the go. Feel free to make them your own – add any additional veggies you like to the mix! } Contributor: Lee Holmes { INGREDIENTS } 1 tablespoon wheat-free tamari 2 teaspoons rice malt (brown rice) syrup 2 nori sheets 1 tablespoon nut butter (cashew nut butter works well) A few handfuls of baby English spinach leaves 40 g (11/2 oz/1/2 cup) shredded red cabbage 1/2 large carrot, grated 100 g (31/2 oz/about 1/2 large) avocado, sliced Small handful
Read More
Gluten Free Diet Maintenance Made Easier with Digestive Enzymes
GLUTEN FREE DIET MAINTENANCE MADE EASY WITH ENZYMES { Need a safeguard for your gluten-free diet? Read on to learn how GluteGuard can help you avoid cross-contamination and enhance your gluten-free confidence! } Contributor: Glutagen Gluten-free diet adherence can be challenging for many individuals- gluten cross-contamination is common, especially when eating out, travelling or when food preparation is out of your control. It is well-known that a strict gluten-free diet is the only means of treating severe gluten sensitivity. However, as a gluten-free diet can be fraught with error, it has been recognised that a safeguard against instances of cross-contamination
Read More
Chickpea Salad with Sweet and Crunchy Vegetables
Chickpea Salad with Sweet and Crunchy Vegetables { This chickpea salad is nutritious, quick and easy, and uses simple ingredients. What makes it extra special is that it is a little bit different with delicious flavours and array of textures. With the sweetness of tomatoes and carrot, crunchiness of celery, and the creaminess of a touch of feta. eating well doesn’t get much tastier! } Contributor: Jade Gibbons { INGREDIENTS } 1⁄2 lettuce head of choice, leaves removed, washed and roughly chopped (if larger) 1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed (allow to dry after rinsing) 2 large celery sticks, finely sliced 1
Read More

