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More and more people are discovering that they’re gluten intolerant and are choosing to cut wheat (and other gluten containing foods) out of their diet. Thankfully, wheat free Indian food is usually really easy to find.

Gluten is a protein found in oats, barley and wheat. Those who are intolerant can’t digest this protein properly, which means little particles of gluten seep through the gut into the bloodstream, where the immune system mistakes them for invading microbes, triggering the same response as when we get a cold or infection.

If you’re gluten intolerant you’ll probably get a bad tummy, indigestion, nausea or heartburn and other problems such as insomnia or anxiety. For those with coeliac disease eating gluten can be life-threatening if untreated, so it pays to be cautious.

It’s easy to find Indian wheat free recipes. Wheat flour is sometimes used to thicken sauces and make traditional breads like Roti and Naan. However, you can use Gram flour for thickening, and it’s even possible to make corn-based chapattis.

Check below for more wheat free Indian recipes.

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More and more people seem to be benefiting from cutting lactose out of their diets – but what exactly is it?

Lactose is the natural sugar found in milk. It’s a complex sugar that requires the enzyme lactase to digest it. People who are lactose intolerant can’t produce this enzyme, meaning the undigested lactose causes gut problems like nausea, cramps and indigestion.

Good news for the lactose intolerant! There are loads of lactose free recipes to choose from. Although ghee - clarified cow’s butter - is usually used as a cooking oil, this is easily replaced with other oils like rapeseed or vegetable. My personal choice is coconut oil because it has many similar properties ghee.

There aren’t many other dairy products used in Indian cooking. Paneer - a curd cheese - is the other one to worry about, but it’s easily substituted with tofu.

Desserts are a bit tougher because many Indian desserts are made using milk powder or condensed milk. I’ve not managed to find a decent alternative for either of these yet, but there are some lactose free recipes out there.

Discover more lactose free Indian food below.

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If you’re trying to follow a strict low calorie diet, or just want to incorporate more low calorie meals, it doesn’t mean you have to kick your curry habit! Often, when you order from an Indian takeaway your curries will be swimming in oil with rich, heavy sauces. But I want to show you that you can achieve the same textures and even better flavours by following my simple recipes and meal ideas.

Low calorie Indian food is not just good for your cholesterol, it is full of super foods like high-protein pulses, as well as fragrant, antioxidant herbs and spices. It’s a great way to keep one eye on health and the other on full impact flavour. Trust me, the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive!

I love cooking with my family and I found the best way to teach my kids about healthy eating is to cook balanced meals with them. It’s fun to do and it (hopefully) means they take the ethos of healthy eating with them into adulthood!

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I know what you’re thinking: low fat Indian food doesn’t exist. Well, my friend, that’s only if you’re used to rich, oily, fatty takeaways! Allow me to introduce you to my world, where Indian food is not just low in fat, but actually pretty healthy for you too!

Low fat recipes are what I’m all about. I cook for my whole family and I love to engage my kids in learning how to make healthy choices as part of a balanced diet.

For me, low fat cooking is not just a quick fix to lose weight every now and again. It’s a long-term practice that is kick-started when you cook delicious, healthy meals for yourself.

If you’re looking for a meal that hits the spot with flavour, vibrancy AND health? Browse my pages for some easy low fat recipes that will keep everyone smiling.