Welcome to our links page - a selection of interesting and informative sites.
We have tried to stay relevant to what we think will be of interest or helpful to you, our customers but there are so many excellent resources out there its difficult to know where to stop! Browse links in the following categories: Food Intolerance Diets, Other Special Diets, Ethical & Environmental Sites (including organics), Weight Management, Magazines, Other Health Sites, Sports Nutrition and General Interest.
Food Intolerance Diets
| woodvale.blogspot.com | The Wood Vale Diaries. A blog by parents of an austistic child on autism in the family, the journey from diagnosis to recovery. This may be an encouragement to those in a similar situation. |
| www.allergycooks.co.uk | Allergycooks If you are having to cook for someone who has food intolerances, and you want to eat "normal" food - you have come to the right place! |
| www.susanjanemurray.com | WHEAT FREE, DAIRY FREE, SUGAR FREE cooking, this site is dedicated to food intolerances and putting the smile back on your belly. |
Dairy Free |
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| www.lactoseintolerance.co.uk | A UK site for people who are dairy allergic or lactose intolerant. This site gives you information of what to do and where to go if you or a member of your family have a problem digesting cow's milk. |
| www.cakebaker.co.uk | Non-dairy and vegan baking recipes and tip tips. |
| www.puredairyfree.co.uk | Soya, Sunflower and Organic Spreads for specific dietary requirements and healthier lifestyles |
Gluten Free |
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| www.glutenfree.co.uk | The Gluten Free Bakers -Producers of a range of breads, biscuits, rolls, puddings and other bakery supplies suitable for the Gluten Free shopper. |
| www.coeliacs.co.uk | The Coeliacs Society UK - One of the largest donation funded charities of its kind, supporting 43,000 members who are living with Coeliacs disease, Dermatitis and related conditions. |
| www.nutritionpoint.co.uk | Manufacturers of Gluten Free food - have a look at this site and you will soon realise you can now indulge in food that tastes just the way it's meant to - even though it's gluten-free, all available from GoodnessDirect. |
| www.cakebaker.co.uk | Making Gluten-Free cakes can be a challenge. Top tips and advice here from Cakebaker. |
| jeenaskitchen.blogspot.com | A non-profit online healthy food blog with many gluten free photo recipes.
Gluten-free recipe index |
Diabetic |
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| www.diabetes.org.uk | Diabetes UK is the new name of the British Diabetic Association - the leading charity working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition |
General Information etc... |
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| www.cambridge-nutritional.com | Cambridge Nutritional Sciences offer diagnostic and screening health tests including Food Intolerance testing and Coeliac Screening. Simply collect your sample at home using a kit provided and post to the laboratory for testing. |
| www.yorktest.com | As Europe’s leading specialist in food intolerance testing, York Nutritional Laboratory has been bringing relief to sufferers of food related illnesses worldwide for 25 years. |
| www.specialfoods.com | We offer a life altering process of discovery and change that begins with dietary intervention and ends with complete relief from symptoms associated with foods and environmental factors. |
| www.eatwellcard.co.uk | The Eatwellcard - Offering visitors a wide range of resources including free articles, and advice, and also a provider of ITEC certified health advice over the telephone or Internet connection. |
| www.tailormadediet.co.uk | Sharon Okin began this Oxfordshire based company to help those on special diets. She offers recipe demonstrations, cookery courses, advice and consultation. Some of the conditions she works with are Crohn's Disease, IBS, Autism, Diabetes, eczema and hyperactivity. The company has recently added their recipe book to the website, which you can have unlimited access to, for a very small fee. |
| www.alcat.co.uk | The ALCAT Food and Chemical Sensitivity Test is a simple blood test that help sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Asthma, Eczema, Arthritis, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Migraines and many other seemingly chronic ailments. Your blood can be analysed against over 150 items including foods, additives, colourings, drugs and moulds. Free information pack available. |
| www.foodfreefrom.co.uk | FOOD FREE FROM provides a Directory of Eating Places in the U.K. The idea is that you will easily be able to find somewhere to eat out in a safe and hassle free way. |
| www.harid.co.uk | A directory of hotels, guest houses and restaurants geared up to handle special diets. |
| www.novotest.co.uk | NOVO is a sophisticated blood analysis that identifies the body’s sensitivity to particular foods; a personalised eating plan is then created with a full support package including one-on-one access to qualified nutritionists and medical experts. |
| www.foodcanmakeyouill.co.uk | Food Can Make You Ill, a site for those struggling with allergies and intolerances. Here you will find sympathy, recipes and true stories from others with food allergies. |
| www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk | NHS information about diet and nutrition |
| www.gstt.nhs.uk | Paediatric Allergy Service Allergic disease is becoming more common in the UK with nearly 40% of children having an allergic diagnosis. Guy's Hospital now has a special Children's allergy web page. |
| www.go2air.co.uk | The driving force behind the products that Allergy & Intolerance Resources bring you, is someone with personal experience, both as a child growing up with special dietary requirements, and living day to day as an adult with the same dietary restrictions now. |
Other Special Diets
| www.clearspring.co.uk | Clearspring range of award winning organic foods. Fantastic Japanese organic foods. |
Vegan |
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| www.vegansociety.com | The Vegan Society: promoting ways of living which avoid the use of animal products- for the benefit of people, animals and the environment |
| www.vegfamily.com | Vegan Parenting Online! |
Vegetarian |
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| www.vegsoc.org | The Vegetarian Society of the UK |
| www.vegetariantimes.com | The Vegetarian Times - A magazine for vegetarians |
All Special Diets |
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| www.dietarycard.com | Do you experience difficulty in making your requests discreetly understood in restaurants and hotels, particularly when travelling on holiday or business?. Here at dietarycard.com we can take the ordeal out of ordering. |
| www.bda.uk.com | The British Dietetic Association |
| www.sugarfreeuk.com | SugarFreeUK offers one of the largest selections of sugar-free sweets and treats on-line in the UK |
| www.soycoffee.com | Smooth, delicious and packed with vitamins, Soyfee is the amazing coffee alternative for people with discriminating tastes -- people who are looking for a really great hot beverage without giving up the enticing flavor of gourmet coffee. |
| www.macrobiotics.co.uk | The Macrobiotic guide to balanced living. |
| www.winchester-diet.co.uk | The Winchester Diet Lifestyle is for All Ages, designed to give disillusioned dieters the get-up-and-go to achieve a slimmer, fitter, happier and healthier body |
| www.kosherceliaccookery.com | Traditional and modern Jewish recipes, which have been adapted for gluten free diets within the kosher concept. |
| www.nutritionalmedicine.org.uk | This is one of the few British websites offering information and advice to sufferers from all those symptoms caused by allergies, food intolerances, Candida or other yeast infections. We specialise in using the very latest advances in allergy testing and in nutritional medicine to help people suffering from long-standing problems which are hard to explain. |
Ethical and Environmental Sites
| www.morethangifts.co.uk | More Than Gifts specialises in authentic handcrafted gifts and presents sourced from Fairtrade producers and small village communities. Inspiring and unusual gift ideas for all occasions. |
| www.treeaid.org.uk | TREE AID works village by village to support communities to meet their basic needs and secure vital income from trees, through training for and funding of community forestry projects. |
| www.goselfsufficient.co.uk | Learn how to become self-sufficient. Contains over 70 articles all written by our team of experts and we add around 3 new articles each month. |
Organic |
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| www.organicfood.co.uk | Established in 1986, Organic Food Federation (OFF) became an officially registered European approved inspection and certification body prior to introduction of European union organic regulations in 1983. |
| www.soilassociation.org.uk | The Soil Association is a membership charity which has been researching and promoting organic farming as the key to sustainable agriculture since 1946. It is the UK's leading campaigning organisation and certification body for organic food and farming. |
| www.allorganiclinks.com | All Organic Links directory - a comprehensive, one-stop, listing system for the organic industry. |
| www.organic.org | What is organic? Find answers to frequently asked questions. |
| www.organiclinker.com | A directory of links to organic companies and services. |
| www.organicfacts.net | Source of factual information on different aspects of Organic Living including Organic Food, Organic Gardening, Organic Stores and Organic Cosmetics. |
General |
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| www.fairtrade.org.uk | Guaranteeing a better deal for poor producers |
| www.ethical-junction.org | Making ethical choices easier |
| www.foe.co.uk | Friends of the Earth inspires solutions to environmental problems which make life better for people. |
| www.healthy-house.co.uk | Everything here for a 'healthy house'. For those with allergies, and their families. |
| www.newconsumer.com | New Consumer Magazine - the UK's top Ethical Lifestyle magazine - gone TV stylie! |
| www.greatgifts.org | Gifts that make a world of difference World Vision Alternative Gifts are life-changing. Friends and family receive greeting cards with details of gifts that they know will make a big difference. Communities in developing countries request the essentials they need to change their lives. You can be sure your gifts will be really appreciated both here and by families around the world. |
Weight Management
| www.dietpolicy.com | Diets specialits. Detailed information on high fibre diets, cholesterol lowering herbs, herbal dietary supplements and detox diet plans. |
| www.weightlossresources.co.uk | Weight loss program and diet tools for healthy weight loss |
| www.lipotrimprestwich.co.uk | Prestwich Pharmacy Lipotrim website is to help people lose weight using the lipotrim programme. Professional and qualified staff helping you with fast weight loss every step of the way. |
| www.looseyourfat.com | A wealth of articles and information for people wishing to manage their weight. |
| www.dietfreedom.co.uk | Reputable online health and weight loss website service based on the proven low GL diet and using the effective EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to conquer the triggers that lead you to ‘comfort’ eat and sabotage your efforts. They have ready made plans (or make up your own), plus you can ‘ask the expert’ and use all of the many membership services and tools. |
Magazines
| www.foodmatters.com | The complete resource site for those on special diets, or with food allergies and sensitivities. |
| www.inbalancemagazine.com | Offering a whole world of information on alternative health issues, organic food news, competitions etc. |
| www.allergymagazine.com | The new Lifestyle magazine for people with allergies |
| wwww.hfonline.co.uk | The magazine fully focuses on being healthy and fit with many tips and forums. |
| www.babygroe.co.uk | Your forum for natural parenting issues! |
| www.pages4women.com | Online women's magazine providing regular articles on a wide range of subjects from health and lifestyle to business ideas. Free E-books for Members and membership is free! |
| www.newconsumer.com | The UK's hottest Ethical Lifestyle Magazine |
Other Health Sites
| www.naturalproducts.co.uk | Natural Products News is Britain's leading trade magazine for the healthfood trade. |
| www.meassociation.org.uk | The ME Association is a registered charity for those suffering from ME and related conditions. |
| www.questhealthlibrary.com | QuestHealthLibrary.com is a great source for information on health conditions, vitamins, minerals, supplements, herbs and more |
| www.patient.co.uk | Patient UK is a directory of UK websites that provide information on health, disease and illness. |
| www.health.com | A great health magazine for all to enjoy and best of all it is free. |
| www.eczema.org | The National Eczema Society is the only organisation in the UK and one of the most established organisations worldwide dedicated to the needs of people with eczema, dermatitis and sensitive skin. |
| www.thebalidiet.com | Direct from Bali - loose weight the natural way. |
| www.meadlabs.com | Accurate hormone testing and analysis that is fast and convenient. |
| www.drgillianmckeith.com | Gillian McKeith, the controversial nutritionist featured on Channel 4, gives us the low down on an eating plan that will change our lives. |
| www.msrc.co.uk | The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre is a national charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by MS. The Best Bet Diet is now a major part of their information and it is recommended that everyone should understand the science behind this crucial nutritional approach. |
| www.thenutritioncoach.co.uk | Combining nutritional therapy and life coaching principles to help you achieve outstanding results in all areas of your life. |
| www.mesupport.bigstep.com | Support and resources for those suffering from M.E |
| www.menopause-black-cohosh.org | Looking for a trustworthy resource on Menopause and Black Cohosh? Be sure to stop by the Menopause and Black Cohosh Information Center. You'll be sure to find the latest information on topics like what products to take, what to avoid, and how to ease Menopause's symptoms. |
| www.ostrust.co.uk | Overton Studios Trust. A UK registered Christian Charity providing world wide support and holistic healing for sufferers from ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post Viral Syndrome, Fibromyalgi, Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. |
| www.acne-information.org | Acne Treatment Product. Acne information, articles, product reviews and acne resources |
| www.clearlifecoaching.com | Sharon Taylor (MSc Psychology) is a life coach who is passionate about helping clients to design and live a healthier lifestyle. Topics include weight loss/healthy eating, general well-being, exercise and smoking. Free, no obligation telephone consultation offered. |
| juicershq.com | A comprehensive resource for anyone needing a juicer or info on juicing. |
| www.kidsaware.co.uk | Awareness clothing and accessories for kids with nut allergies. |
| www.candidablog.com | A candida albicans, anti-fungals and alternative medicine run by herbalist Wendy Smith. Help and advice about colon cleansing and candida. |
| www.shs-nutrition.com | Medical Nutrition, Dietary Conditions, Food Allergy, Special Energy Requirements: |
| www.rio-frio.com | Rio Frio Holidays provide year-round fitness training, weight-loss and multi-activity breaks and boot camps in Andalucia, Southern Spain - one of the most beautiful areas of Europe. |
| www.autismclinic.co.uk | Dr Asha Chagarlamudi has developed a special interest in Autism and follows the DAN Protocol to treat children with Autism. |
Sports Nutrition
| www.bodybuilding.com | The largest and most complete bodybuilding site online!! |
| www.weights.com | Britain's official Weightlifting and Powerlifting organisation. |
| www.flexonline.com | Popular bodybuilding and general weightlifting magazine. |
| www.mrprotein.com | American source of sports nutrition products |
General Food
General Interest
| www.bigfoto.com | Not strictly health but there are lots of great free images on www.bigfoto.com. |
| www.clearspring.co.uk | Clearspring source wonderful oriental foods from the East and bring them to us here in the UK. This site is crammed with interesting info and recipes about Japanese foods. |
| www.foodsmatter.com | A substantial archive of articles on food allergy and intolerance as well as the conditions they can cause and where to turn for help. |
| www.holistic-cooking.co.uk | Holistic Cooking School, based near Totnes, South Devon. Our cooking courses are based on the Macrobiotic and Oriental Medicine approach to healthy eating. |
| www.bobbysfund.org | In April 2005 3 year old Bobby Wright was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare aggressive childhood cancer. Bobbys Dad set up Bobbys fund to help Bobby and other children like him. |
| www.freshmangosteen.com | XanGo® Juice is a nutritious drink made from mangosteen fruit. |
| www.fish-4-ever.com | None of the fish species we pack are endangered. Our methods are dolphin-friendly, albatross-friendly, turtle-friendly and shark-friendly. We avoid by-catch and discard of unwanted fish. We avoid, insofar as is possible, catching small or juvenile fish. We avoid fishing during breeding seasons or in spawning grounds. We do not use any destructive fishing practices or equipment, for example long-lines, setting on FADs with purse-seine nets, bottom trawling, Our methods do not have a negative impact on the eco-system, for example coral reefs or the food and fauna on the ocean floor. We look at the overall situation and try to support better managed seas. |
| www.organico.co.uk | Organico offer the widest range of organic Mediterranean specialities on the market. |
| www.daikin-air-purifiers.co.uk | Air Purifiers and Air Filters. Remove 99.6% of allergens, 99.99% of bacteria, and break down 95% of odours in the home. |
