Special diets guide
Special diets guide
Eating a balanced diet when you have allergies, intolerances or other dietary needs isn’t easy. That’s why we launched our Free From range – to help you eat well and never feel as if you’re missing out. Here’s what you need to know about navigating a balanced diet while avoiding certain foods.
Dietary requirements
Dietary requirements
Vegan diet
This plant-based diet excludes all animal products. Many people go vegan for both environmental and health reasons, but make sure you get the nutrients you need.
Healthy-heart diet
A healthy-heart diet involves cutting down on salt and saturated fats that affect your cholesterol levels. Small changes can significantly improve your heart health.
Low-salt diet
Too much salt can cause high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart attacks. Eat no more than 6g of salt a day, and try herbs and spices instead.
Vegetarian diet
Vegetarians who eat dairy products and eggs usually get enough protein and calcium, but some nutrients, such as iron and vitamin B12, are found in smaller amounts in vegetarian sources. Plant-based sources of iron include pulses, dried fruit, dark green vegetables, wholemeal bread and nuts.
Milk/lactose allergy
A milk allergy is when the immune system reacts to proteins in milk products, causing hives, swelling and even anaphylaxis. It’s different from a lactose intolerance, which is a digestive issue. Those with a milk allergy must avoid foods containing milk or milk derivates (butter, cheese, ice cream) and opt for dairy-free alternatives.
Diabetic diet
Although there isn’t a specific diet to follow as a diabetic, you need to manage what you eat. Starchy foods, for example, can raise blood glucose levels too quickly. Opt for foods with a low glycaemic index that contain fibre, such as wholegrain bread, wholewheat pasta and basmati, brown or wild rice.
What is a tomahawk steak?
Tomahawk steak is taken from the rib, with the bone left in for a rich, full flavour. Ours is always from British, forage-fed beef, reared by farmers who share our commitment to animal welfare. It’s named for its shape – the long bone looks like the handle of an axe.
Avoiding gluten
Excluding gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains, is a challenge as many items contain traces. But it doesn’t mean no carbohydrates – rice, potatoes and beans don’t contain gluten! If you have coeliac disease, a lifelong autoimmune disease, you’ll need to adopt a strict gluten-free diet. Others who may opt for a gluten-free diet might have a wheat or other cereal allergy or a sensitivity to gluten.
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What is a tomahawk steak?
Tomahawk steak is taken from the rib, with the bone left in for a rich, full flavour. Ours is always from British, forage-fed beef, reared by farmers who share our commitment to animal welfare. It’s named for its shape – the long bone looks like the handle of an axe.