Recipes
Cheese Scones and tips
Tasty, fluffy, protein-free cheese scone recipe - with pictures and baking tips for people on Low Protein diets like PKU, Phenylketonuria.
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Conferences
Webinar - Healthy eating on a low protein diet
Louise kicks things off by saying that “in theory a Low Protein (LP) diet sounds very healthy as it should include a lot of vegetables and fruit.” But her research has found that it can be difficult to eat healthily and watch your weight on a LP diet. Fortunately, she has a few answers.
Conferences
UKABIF at Parliament
Two weeks after Chris Bryant MP led a debate in Parliament on Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) he co-hosted a Lobbying Reception in Speakers House. The aim of the event was to raise awareness of ABI and of the need to improve neuro-rehabilitation facilities.
Brain Injury
All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Acquired Brain Injury
Explore the APPG for Acquired Brain Injury: its mission, recent work, and how policies affect those living with brain injury in the UK.
Mental health
PKU Awareness Month Challenge
A challenge for May, PKU Awareness Month: tell someone about PKU. Over time, I've learned that life is easier if others know of the rare disease, Phenylketonuria.
New Waitrose Vegan Range
It seems there is a new Vegan range at Waitrose and I picked up two of them for a weekend taste-a-thon.
What is GMP?
Learn what GMP is, how it supports people with PKU, and why it’s used in low-protein diets. A clear guide to benefits, safety, and daily use.
Chocolate Sphere trial: results!
With the new chocolate Sphere flavour out from Vitaflo I decided to see if I could fit this into my diet - see here for the first installment. How did I do it and what happened?
Brain Injury
ABIL Conference March 2019 - Brain Injury and Mental Health
ABIL Conference March 2019 - Brain Injury and Mental Health The conference programme promised a varied group of speakers who presented to a packed house at Irwin Mitchell in Holborn, central London.
Brain Injury
Who are ABIL? Acquired Brain Injury London
Various groups from across London who work together to raise awareness of Brain Injury and to press for care services.
New Chocolate Sphere
What is a GMP substitute? If you haven’t heard of GMP substitutes before, here is a quick primer. Vitaflo Sphere background The Vitaflo Sphere has been available in the UK for more than 18 months and comes in sachets of either 15g or 20g protein equivalents.
Brain Injury
Concussion, cavernoma, & vestibular migraines
Living with Mild Brain Injury, a story of concussion, cavernoma & vestibular migraines. With practical lessons, recovery tips, and advocacy for brain injury.