The Eating Art

A food guide for allergy sufferers

The Corn Devil – Day 4

On day 4 of the challenge I hit a stumbling block. Actually I slammed into a concrete wall and took two days to fully recover. The by product of an … Continue reading

August 7, 2013 · 2 Comments

Rant – what’s in a package?

I once heard a good rule of thumb for choosing food in a grocery store: “if the food contains more than 5 ingredients, put it back on the shelf and … Continue reading

August 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

Day 3 – potato pancakes

Day 3 delivered memories from my childhood. Firstly it was baking, something my mum and I used to do, and then for dinner, it was making potato pancakes, something I … Continue reading

August 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

Day 3 – let the baking begin!

I blame the memory of my mum letting me lick the beaters clean when we made a cake together for my obsession with baking. As a four year old, I … Continue reading

August 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

Day 2 – oh Hail Merry

Was it possible to feel less bloated and free of stomach cramps upon waking on just day 2? Sure my eyes were still heavy and my nose a little sniffly … Continue reading

July 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Don’t take away my coffee

I don’t think I’ve yet mentioned my love for coffee. That caffeine hit from the first cup of morning coffee is what gets me out of bed each day. Coffee, … Continue reading

July 29, 2013 · 10 Comments

D-Day

The first day of the challenge had arrived. As a self confessed foodie, I was sure this was the beginning of the end. I even posted to my friends on … Continue reading

July 29, 2013 · Leave a comment

The night before the challenge

To truly understand how foods are affecting me, it is essential to keep a record of how I am feeling, what I eat and which symptoms are present. The night … Continue reading

July 29, 2013 · Leave a comment

A paleo style pantry

I’m not going to lie. Experimenting with paleo hasn’t been cheap. I know it can be if you stick to basics, but getting your pantry sorted involves spending a bit … Continue reading

July 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

A diet of lettuce & water? Hell no!

I love chocolate, pizza, rice, wine, corn chips, bread, beer, and let’s not forget my #1 passion – cheese. I freaking love cheese! So when I was told I had … Continue reading

July 28, 2013 · Leave a comment