Both natural and synthetic salicylates can cause health problems. In high doses salicylates are harmful to everyone and overdose can be potentially life threatening.
Everyone wants a bit of sweetness in their lives.
At Commonsense, we know it can feel a little daunting to step into the world of veganism.
What is Psyllium?Psyllium husk is the powdered seed of the plant Plantago psyllium. It has been used traditionally in Chinese, Western and Ayurvedic medicine.
Oats: contaminated by gluten or just straight glutinous? We did the research so you don’t have to: here’s the low down on why your oats aren’t truly gluten free.
I was brought up on sugar. My bones are made from Angel Delight and hokey pokey. My veins are filled with plum crumble and raspberry liquorice sticks.
New to gluten-free eating, or keen to expand your diet? We've written up a list of gluten free grains and flours, including their flavours and our tips for using them.
Whatever your reason for being dairy-free, it can be hard to find safe options.
We talk to Clayton McErlane about his Baron Hasselfhoff's organic, vegan, gluten free cookies, and we try a few just to be extra sure of their deliciousness! What did you want to…
"Environmentally Friendly" Cleaners You may have noticed a growing number of household cleaning products on the market which claim to be ‘environmentally friendly’.
The Commonsense Kitchen makes soup for our Wellington region stores - a different variety every weekday!Our Pumpkin, Kumara, Carrot & Coconut recipe is a customer favourite.
This is definitely not a traditional mincemeat recipe (which uses suet and fewer varieties of dried fruit) but no one in my family seems to be complaining.