For London offices with employees who have both halal dietary requirements and food allergies, finding catering that meets both standards simultaneously is o...
Vanda's Kitchen Journal: Healthy Food, Nutrition & Well-Being
Welcome to the Vanda’s Kitchen Journal — your space for trusted insights on healthy eating, nutrition, and well-being. From allergen-free catering and food choices that boost energy to gut health, digestion, and balanced living, we explore how what you eat shapes how you feel. Discover practical tips, expert perspectives, and real stories from inside London’s nut free, halal and gluten free friendly kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral.
"Allergy-friendly" is one of the most widely used and least consistently defined terms in London's restaurant and food service market. It appears on menus, w...
Lupin allergy is one of the least well-known but most clinically significant of the 14 mandatory UK allergens. Its inclusion in UK mandatory allergen legisla...
Eating out safely in London with coeliac disease requires more than finding restaurants with gluten-free menus. Cross-contamination from shared kitchen equip...
A written allergen policy for your office formalises your organisation's approach to food allergy management — setting clear standards for catering procureme...
Tree nut allergy is one of the most common causes of severe food allergy reactions in the UK. Understanding exactly which nuts are classified as tree nuts — ...
Nut allergy management in schools is one of the most consequential applications of food allergy safety — children with severe nut allergies spend six to eigh...
Managing a single food allergy requires vigilance. Managing two or more simultaneously — the reality for a significant proportion of food allergy sufferers, ...
A coeliac disease diagnosis is life-changing — but with the right information, managing a strict gluten-free diet becomes second nature. This guide covers th...
Allergy Awareness Week 2026 runs from 20-26 April, with the theme "I Wish I Knew… Diagnosis Matters." This year's theme focuses on the diagnostic journey — t...
Nut-free catering in London is not a niche requirement. With nut allergies affecting approximately 2% of UK adults and peanut allergy now the most common cau...
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition, not a food preference and not a sensitivity that can be managed with a bit of care. When someone with coeliac dis...