Ingredients: 1 Cup of White Sugar 1/2 C of Brown Sugar 1 Cup of Oil 3 Eggs 2 Cups of Gluten Free Flour 1 1/2 Teaspoons of GF Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon of GF Baking Soda 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt 1 Tablespoon of Cinnamon 1/2 Cup of Buttermilk 1 Tablespoon of Vanilla Extract (Pure) 2 […]
Ingredients: 150gms Melted Butter 200gms Caster Sugar 150gms Soft Light Brown Sugar 2 Eggs, beaten 300gms Brown Rice Flour 1 Teaspoon of GF Baking Soda 2 Tablespoons of Cocoa (GF) 150gms Chocolate Chips (GF) Method: Preheat oven to 180 Degrees Celsius Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining with baking paper Mix all ingredients together well […]
Ingredients: Yeast Mix: 1 1/2 Cups of Warm Water 4 Tablespoons of Honey 2 1/2 Teaspoons of Dry Active Yeast Dry Mix: 3 Cups of Gluten Free Flour 1 1/2 Teaspoons of Xantham Gum 4 Teaspoons of GF Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda Wet Mix: 2 Teaspoons of Lemon Juice 1/4 Cup of […]
Having read just about every packet and tin in the supermarket it can get very tireesome. I think every packet should have allergies on them by now. Even more annoying is goods that have never had gluten in the recipe having a huge Gluten free label to intice you to buy. Corn chips and cornflakes […]
Gluten Free Crumbed Chicken Nuggets Ingredients Chicken Tenderloins Rice Flour 2 Eggs, beaten Gluten Free Breadcrumbs Cut the chicken tenderloins into bite sized pieces. Coat the chicken pieces in rice flour. Then dip the chicken pieces in the beaten eggs. Lastly, coat the chicken pieces in the breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown. Gluten Free Battered […]
Ingredients: 2 Cups of Gluten Free Cornmeal 1 Teaspoon of Salt 1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda 2 Teaspoons of Gluten Free Baking Soda 1 egg, beaten 4 Tablespoons of butter, melted 1 1/2 Cups of Natural Yoghurt 4 Tablespoons of Honey Preheat oven to 180 Degrees Celsius. Spray a large baking pan with oil and […]
When you tell someone you have an Autoimmune disease they usually reply with: • “But you look fine!” • “It’s all in your head!” • “Oh, we’re all tired these days!” • “Have you lost weight? You look great!” • “How did you catch that?” • “It’ll be alright in the end” • “They can […]
It’s Not a Diet! It’s more of a change in lifestyle which involves my health and food arrangement with my body. For years I have suspected some of my health issues are related to what I eat. I have an immediate reaction with some foods, either causing bloating, chronic wind and/or belching. Other foods take […]
My name is Mandy. I live in a small Northland community. I am 47 years old and have 4 children (aged 14 – 24 years old). I am solo mum to one child still living at home. My autoimmune issues started at age 13 with Hypothyroidism. An autoimmune condition which causes me to have an […]
My name is Rose and I was diagnosed with Hypoparathyroidism in 2015. I am 43 years old and live in the Taranaki. I am married to my amazing husband who I met five years ago. I have four children aged 24, 20, 18 and 16 (now). My youngest child (who will be 16 now) passed […]
As a child, my dream was to one day be a Mum. Growing up, I loved children and especially babies. I left school at 16 to train as an Early Childhood Educator. Children were my passion. I couldn’t have children of my own. I tried for many years to get pregnant. I tried IVF (In […]
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The Good, the Bad and the Sun – Sun Protection Advice for Lupus Warriors Whether you are a long term Lupus Warrior or newly diagnosed, you would know that exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) Rays, whether from sunlight or artificial lights, can make us photosensitive and can trigger flares. These flares can affect you in ways […]
I found this bread by word of mouth. This fabulous bread is Gluten Free and also Soy and Dairy Free. I heard through my Dietician that there was a market local to me every Saturday morning at Paraparaumu Beach. By chance when picking up some items I bought through Trade Me, I remembered the market […]
My name is Andrea. I am 42 years old. I live in Hamilton, New Zealand and I work as a Support Worker and Executive Secretary. I have Lupus and Arthritis. Being treated as a hypochondriac as a child was so frustrating. Being out in the sun gave me such headaches, I remember even at Primary […]
The Different Types of Autoimmune Disorders Autoimmune Diseases that affect Multiple Organ Systems: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): This is a chronic auto-inflammatory disease. It is seen more commonly among females, but does affect males also. The diagnostic tests are usually positive for antibodies against nuclear proteins including nucleic DNA and RNA. Some of triggers for […]
I’m 55 years old and live in Waikanae, Kapiti Coast with my supportive husband Glenn and my three cats. I have not been able to fly to see my relative in the UK for 3 years and I miss my daughter Katie who is 28 and has a successful career and my parents who I […]
I am 34 years old. I live in Tauranga, New Zealand with my wonderful supportive partner Deano and my 3-year-old step son Declyn. I have lived with Lupus for 18 years. I am a full time mum to Declyn who has high needs and I am also self employed as a Virtual Assistant, which I […]