If you've been here for a while you'll know that I'm gluten intolerant, which means my body struggles to break down gluten & foods with it in.
I check the bad of every food packet I pick up, I have to. However some things like sweets don't always come in packet that breakdown the ingredients. So I have a way of staying on the safe side of things..
Eat specialised gluten free sweets!
Candy Kittens are a company that make gluten free & (some flavours) vegan gourmet sweets. They have actually just undergone a rebrand so their flavours are limited, however my favourite are the Wild Strawberry & Eton Mess.
They sweets are great if you fancy a littler gluten free treat! They aren't that healthy so I wouldn't recommend eating a whole bag in one go, but they are nice to have now & again.
I also really like their new packaging!
These used to be quite hard to get hold of, but they are now available in your normal supermarkets as well shops like Selfridges.
July has come to an end, so it's time for some favourites.
An usual it is a mixture of different items ranging from beauty to fitness!
Below are the items I've been loving from the last month & my favourites video.
Urban Decay Naked Smoky palette
I love the Urban Decay Naked palettes in general & this one is no different! This one is the newest in their collection & has a great variety of shades. The shades range from cool to warm tones & have different finishes. In fact I like that there are more matte shades in this palette than all of the other Naked palettes. It is a really versatile palette, with great quality shadows.
The Body Shop Green Tea body wash
I got this product in my advent at Christmas time & have only just got round to using it. I wish I'd tried it sooner though! It's amazing!
I love the scent & how refreshing it is. I love to use this especially when I'm showering after the gym, as it feels so clean & refreshing.
Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine nail paint in Blueberry
If you guys have been on this blog for a while now you'll already know that I really like this nail polish formula by Barry M. Also they are an absolute bargain at approximately £3.00 each!
This shade is a new addition to my collection & I love it.
It's a pastel light blue shade, perfect for summertime!
GlamGlow ThirstyMud face mask
I love the GlamGlow Supermud mask, so decided to try some of their other masks too & I have to say I have not been disappointed so far. This one is the hydrating mask, which I don't need too much but when I do this is perfect. It smells incredible (of pure coconut) & really is hydrating.
On Amino Energy in Orange Cooler
As I have been getting into my fitness I have decided to try some supplements, especially BCAAs. They aid in recovery after working out. However I do also like something with a bit of caffeine to aid during/before my workouts. So this product is perfect as it contains both. It also tastes really nice, which is not usually the case with supplements.
Nature's Store Chocolate Orange Rice Cakes
These are just awesome, so simple but so awesome. If you're after a sweet chocolatey snack but don't want to go the whole way with a chocolate bar, try these. They are healthier & lower in calories! They also taste like Terry's chocolate orange! Perfect for those sweet cravings!
Candy Kittens
I wouldn't be surprised if I've favourites these before, because they are soooo good! They are gluten free gummy sweets, not that healthy but a sweet treat. They comes in lots of amazing yummy flavours & some are even Vegan!
There are some additional favourites not pictured, but check out the video for those!
I have been gluten free for quite a while now & this has included some holidays.
I've only been away in Europe over this period, so I'd like you to keep that in mind.
I have heard that certain countries like Australia are amazing at catering for the gluten free population!
So I wanted to talk to you a little about how to go about gluten free abroad & potential issues.
I was actually pleasantly surprised when I went to the supermarkets! I thought they'd have nothing gluten free, however I was wrong. They actually have a reasonable selection, especially if you're only on holiday for a week or two. They have the basics such as cereal, biscuits etc.
The products taste pretty much the same as they do here in the UK.
So firstly, I'd advise going 'self-catering' as this way you can go to shops to find gluten free items & check any necessary packaging. I would also advise looking online for any registered gluten free restaurants around, so you know where you're safe.
Another key thing is learn or write down your requires if you're in a country that doesn't necessary speak English. Language barriers can be hard at the best of times!
Overall, don't ever let your dietary requirements stop you going on holiday or travelling!
It's possible, it just sometimes involves a little more pre-holiday prep.
So instead of doing an end of year favourites I wanted to film something a little different.
So I decided to go with my favourite finds/ discoveries of 2015!
Some of my highlights have been finding out how amazing lip liners are, especially MACs & NYX's contour palette which is the first contour palette I've found for truly pale people. There have been plenty of other items too including haircare, more beauty, body care & skincare!
So these blog posts have been strictly blog exclusive, however this post has a video to go along with it.
You can read this & watch the video (which I advise) but it's honestly up to you.
So first of all an update on my Gluten Free diet.
This diet has really changed everything for me. I feel a million times better for cutting out gluten!
When I started the diet I was struggling to fill myself up, however my mind is starting to learn what being full really is (and it's not being bloated).
I also feel like I have so much more energy on this diet.
Which leads me nicely onto my next point..
Getting a bit fitter!
I haven't been exercising too much (slaps wrist), so that is now my main focus.
I already think my immune system is getting stronger due to the diet and I think exercise will just help further.
I have also booked a holiday.. so I want that Ibiza body!
Hi, I'm Eve. I'm a 23 year old professional photographer, who also has an interest in blogging/ vlogging. I like to write about anything really, from beauty to health issues!
