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For those living with food allergies, navigating a supermarket can feel like walking through a minefield. Food labels are meant to guide us, but the often vague and confusing "may contain" statements can make grocery shopping even more daunting. These warnings, while intended to help consumers, can sometimes be more…

The holiday season is a time for giving, sharing, and spreading joy. However, for those with allergies, it can also be a time of concern. Finding suitable gifts and stocking fillers that are allergy-friendly can be a challenge, but it's essential to ensure that everyone can enjoy the festive season…

As the holiday season approaches, excitement is in the air with festive traditions, delicious treats, and the joy of giving. But for those with food allergies, the season can come with added stress and caution. From navigating ingredient lists to avoiding potential allergens at gatherings, enjoying the holidays can feel…

Creating allergen-free recipes can be both exciting and challenging, especially when trying to make indulgent treats that everyone can enjoy. We want to share with you three delicious and creative allergen-free desserts perfect for November. These recipes are free from the top 14 allergens: so everyone can enjoy delicious desserts…

Halloween is a time of fun costumes, spooky decorations, and of course, delicious treats. But for families dealing with food allergies, the holiday can be a bit scary in more ways than one. The good news is that with a little preparation, you can ensure that Halloween remains fun, festive,…

As the summer holidays wind down, the excitement and anticipation of going back to school start to build. For families managing food allergies, this time of year also brings a unique set of challenges and concerns. Ensuring a safe and positive school experience for children with food allergies requires careful…

As the air turns crisper and leaves start to paint the landscape with vibrant hues, September not only heralds the arrival of autumn but also marks an important campaign in the world of sustainability and conscious consumerism – Organic September. This month-long celebration of all things organic aims to shed…

The time is coming for our weekends to be full of Summer BBQ's and spending time with your friends and family. However, It can be a bit challenging if you or someone in your family has food allergies or you have food allergies yourself, but with a little planning and…

We talked about travelling by air in our last blog when you suffer from food allergies, but what about other means of transport?  What do you have to think about when you’re travelling by road or train?  Whether you are travelling in the UK or abroad, always ask for recommendations…

Travelling with food allergies can be a nightmare, however you make your journey. But flying can be far worse, as there is no rule that airlines have to consider their customers with food allergies. Over the years we have been continuing to campaign to raise awareness of the risks that…

Boarding an airplane often signifies embarking on a journey, whether for business or pleasure. However, for individuals with food allergies, it can also mean navigating a potential minefield of allergens. The prevalence of "may contain" labels on airline snacks poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of passengers…

Allergy Awareness Week is just around the corner (22nd-28th April). We are so happy to say that our Allergy Awareness Assemblies are back for another year! Last year we managed to educate over 135,000 children across the UK and we want to continue to increase this number this year and…

Our founder Julianne Ponan MBE, was invited to speak at TEDX Swansea back in December to share her incredible story living with multiple allergies.   In her TEDx talk, Julianne shares her extraordinary journey, highlighting the importance of resilience, innovation, and unwavering determination. As the CEO of Creative Nature, a…

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In a world filled with uncertainties, battling allergies can add an extra layer of stress to our daily lives. However, imagine a life where you can breathe easy, savour delicious snacks without fear, and work or relax without the constant worry of allergy attacks. Welcome to the transformative journey of…

At Creative Nature our mission is to improve the lives of those living with allergies and intolerances. We want to do all we can to make this happen and will be donating 15p from every baking mix purchase in Sainsbury's to The Natasha's Allergy Research Foundation from the 16th October…

Halloween is a thrilling and magical time for kids, filled with costumes, spooky decorations, and, of course, delicious treats. However, for parents of children with allergies, it can also be a season of heightened concern. Ensuring that your child with allergies has a safe and enjoyable Halloween experience requires some…

As the air turns crisper and leaves start to paint the landscape with vibrant hues, September not only heralds the arrival of autumn but also marks an important campaign in the world of sustainability and conscious consumerism – Organic September. This month-long celebration of all things organic aims to shed…

As the school bells chime and children excitedly enter the world of education again at the beginning of September, it's important to remember that some of these young learners may be dealing with allergies. Allergies can be particularly daunting when going back to school, for several reasons. Will my friends…

Airline travel has opened up new horizons for global exploration, yet the journey for those with allergies often comes with hurdles that dampen the excitement. Despite notable strides, there's a pressing need for a more comprehensive approach to ensure safe and inclusive air travel for individuals with allergies. The Current…

Travelling with allergies can be a nightmare, however you make your journey. But flying can be far worse, as there is no rule that airlines have to consider their customers with allergies. We have launched a social media campaign to bring attention to the difficulties people with allergies face when…

Now is the time we’re all getting ready for our summer holidays – if you are travelling by plane, have you checked about food safety for your journey? For those who have food allergies, flying is never straightforward, and planning is really important to feel safe and supported on your…

Don’t Forget It’s Father’s Day Soon! Father’s Day always falls on the 3rd Sunday of the month, so this year that’s Sunday June 18th Unlike Mother’s Day where the US celebrate at a different time of the year, we follow them for the celebration of fathers or those who have…

As the Coronation approaches, there’s no doubt it will be the big story of the next week across the media, and there will be many celebrations up and down the UK and overseas too.  We’re sure most of you know that it’s the first Coronation we have had in the…

We are thrilled to be the only food brand invited to take part in a massive campaign, championing British manufacturers. The ‘Made in the UK Sold to the World’ project by the Department of International Trade will see us featured on billboards, TV, radio and print! Alongside a small group…

At Creative Nature, we’re so excited about this year’s Children In Need campaign! So much so that we’re going to be doing a MASSIVE giveaway over on our Instagram feed to help raise valuable funds to support children in the UK. If you follow us there – just click here…

We were thrilled to be filmed and interviewed for a Panorama documentary, which was transmitted last week – do look it up on IPlayer here.   The documentary followed several companies, of varying sizes, to see how they were coping, six months after Brexit. One was a Scottish fishing company…

For months, behind the scenes, our CEO Julianne Ponan has been talking to the country’s leading organisation around anaphylaxis about becoming an ambassador and today is the official announcement! From sitting at the allergy table and wishing she didn’t have allergies to becoming Ambassador of the biggest campaigning body for…

Our CEO, Julianne, has today been named as the UK Ambassador for The Teal App,  an app designed to save the lives of those who live with anaphylaxis. The Teal App launches today in the UK and it is for those living with life-threatening allergies and their loved ones.  It…

In this blog we are going to be discussing dairy allergies and lactose intolerance! Often, people use these terms interchangeably, but this is not the case! What is a dairy allergy? How is it different to lactose intolerances? What does it mean to have either of these? Read on and…

  Creative Nature Case Study:  @dairyfreenoah Introduction: My name is Deborah, Mama to Noah who is allergic to dairy, soya and egg. We have both been free-from since Noah was 3 months old, when we discovered his allergies, as he reacted through my milk. Noah was incredibly poorly, with stomach…

June is the first, real month of summer, even though for the last few weeks unusually, we’ve had lovely weather. June is the time when our gardens begin to come fully into bloom. Normally, it’s a popular month for weddings, and a time to enjoy getting out in the sunshine…

When our freedom is suddenly curtailed and we are used to going to work each day, interacting with others, we take for granted the fact we can go and do what we like when we like.   In our new situation of social distancing, and staying at home to keep…

Our diet also impacts on our health. Whilst we are having to stay at home, it is much easier to sit around for longer, or watch the TV, watch films, and become more sedentary than when we are going to work, and getting out and about as normal.   However,…

Many people walk as part of their exercise regularly. However, now it is something that is recommended we all do once a day, during lockdown to keep us healthy and fit, both mentally and physically.   An American report in 2018 concluded that walking is associated with improved mental and…

Following the government’s latest restrictions, here at Creative Nature, we are working from home where we can.  We feel it’s our social responsibility to do the right thing, to set an example even though that’s a huge ask for a food business which offers products.   Products need to be…

The Coronavirus is not something that any of us imagined, have planned for and has thrown up a variety of situations that are completely unexpected. We are suddenly finding ourselves in a very different situation to anything many of us have seen before. Life in the 21st century is fast…

We will soon be celebrating Easter, which although an important time in the Christian calendar, is also a time to be fully welcoming Spring and the joys of nature; daffodils, narcissi, tulips, and of course those cute lambs. This year it is going to be a very different Easter to…

The arrival of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) has brought with it many problems, including shortage of certain foods in our supermarkets, due to panic buying.  In turn this can mean some food banks, who are the main lifeline for many families and the elderly, find themselves in a situation where they…

 “Allergy is the most common chronic disease in Europe. Up to 20% of patients with allergies struggle daily with the fear of a possible asthma attack, anaphylactic shock, or even death from an allergic reaction.” EAACI 2016   As spring approaches tree pollens start to circulate in the air and…

How endometriosis has affected our CEO Julianne:    I have always had problems with my stomach, having had severe pancreatitis when I was just nine. Then when my first period started, I had really painful stomach cramps. These cramps got progressively worse during my teens. I thought I was just…

This week (March 2 to 8) is officially Endometriosis Week and, in fact, the whole month is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Our CEO Julianne has this condition – more on that next week.   What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is the name given to a condition where cells like the ones in…

Spending time with the family is precious, so having activities planned ensures you get the most from your weekends. You probably already have to ferry the children to the several activities they attend at weekends, such as sports, dance or drama groups, however do try to plan for physical activities…

Preparing your own meals is an important part of creating a healthy eating routine. The speed which our lifestyles seem to dictate, means that often meals are eaten ‘on the hoof’ and we end up eating at irregular times and snacking on foods that are neither particularly healthy nor nutritious.…

The word is appearing all over the place on social media and in the news. Schools are even incorporating it into their curriculum for students. The latter seem to link it to coping with stress of exams, making career choices and dealing with difficult social issues which often arise in…

A healthy diet can make a significant difference to how quickly you recover from depression or anxiety.   In fact, eating healthily seems to be just as important for maintaining your mental health as it is for preventing physical health problems.   Research suggests exercise may be as effective as antidepressants at reducing the symptoms of depression…

Spending time with family and friends is more important than we might think. Research has shown the quality and quantity of individuals' social relationships has been linked not only to mental health but also to both morbidity and mortality.   The research concluded the influence of social relationships on the…

January is often considered to be the month with the highest levels of depression following Christmas and the New Year. Is this a myth or is it true? It certainly can feel like a ‘flat’ month after the festive period. Psychiatry and Population Professor at University of Manchester, Nav Kapur,…