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In the season of love, how can you show your love to someone who suffers from allergies and can’t eat one of the most popular Valentine’s gifts – chocolate? There are lots of chocolate alternatives these days, and you could always buy them flowers, or another gift, but you can…
We have a set another challenge for ‘team’ Creative Nature, to become vegan for 48 hours during Veganuary. Ellen, is our first team member to take up the challenge. I know some of you out there will be wondering what the big difference is between a vegetarian and a vegan…
Posted on: Jan 5, 2022 | Posted in: Food
Veganuary is an annual challenge, run by a UK non-profit organisation that promotes and educates people about veganism. They encourage people to follow a vegan lifestyle for the month of January, and hopefully inspire them to be vegan throughout the rest of the year. The event began in 2014, and…
Posted on: Dec 27, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Looking back at Creative Nature’s year in 2021, it has been a busy, positive year of steady growth. We have been very lucky and our team has worked hard to keep us on track. We thought this was a perfect time to draw out 12 highlights for us! Brexit arrived,…
Posted on: Dec 20, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
As Christmas Day is almost here, at Creative Nature, each of us want to send you our individual Christmas messages. We hope you all have a wonderful, peaceful celebration with the people you love the most and that you can make up for any lost time due to the pandemic.…
Posted on: Dec 13, 2021 | Posted in: Food
Hot cocoa is the perfect drink when you return home after you’ve been out walking in the brisk winter weather – the ultimate, comfort drink. National Cocoa day just happens to fall on December 13th, the perfect time of the year for this celebration! 9 things about chocolate: Cacao is…
What are you looking forward to at Christmas this year? What gets you most excited – seeing family and friends, the fun of festivities, the sparkle and glitter of decorations, presents or seasonal, Christmas food? If we are able to continue as we have so far, these last few months,…
The idea of Small Business Saturday, started life in the US, in 2010, by American Express, who have a history of championing the high street. However it came to the UK a few years later. The non-commercial campaign, is now in its 9th year in the UK, and has grown…
It has become more common over the last few years to hear people say they are gluten-free, when talking about food. Some people choose to be gluten-free, feeling it has many health benefits, and others don’t have a choice, but have to eat a gluten-free diet, due to intolerance or…
Posted on: Nov 12, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
World Kindness Day falls on November 13th this year, a day to promote kindness throughout the world. The international day which was formed in 1998, is now observed annually, as part of the World Kindness movement. An organisation, with no political, commercial or religious affiliations. The idea was formed at…
Posted on: Nov 8, 2021 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
World Vegan Day is today, a time to celebrate and recognise how far the vegan movement has come. The focus for The Vegan Society month this year is ‘live vegan for less’, a campaign showing cost-effective ways for vegan living. People’s interest in a vegan diet certainly has grown. In…
Posted on: Oct 28, 2021 | Posted in: Food
The use of raw cacao powder is becoming more and more popular as the world continues to investigate the benefits of raw products and veganism. Cacao powder is made from cacao beans. The powder is made by cold-pressing raw unroasted cacao beans. This process removes the fat (Cacao butter) and…
Posted on: Oct 25, 2021 | Posted in: Food
Would you believe, pasta has been eaten since at least 5,000 B.C, so not surprisingly, it has its own celebration day on Monday October 25th. During the 14th and 15th centuries pasta was a great hit, due to its easy storage, which meant it was allowed on ships, when exploring…
Posted on: Oct 18, 2021 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
Most weddings are likely to have at least one guest who has food allergies or intolerances considering 20% of people suffer from them. Often this may mean that one person has a meal which avoids certain things which are allergens for them. However for some allergy sufferers that’s not enough,…
Switch Witch sounds as though you should be switching places with the wicked witch of the north, or perhaps changing places with Maleficent, Ursula, Shakata, Razili, or Farida from your favourite Disney film. But, no, what it is in fact, is a newer holiday tradition, started by two entrepreneurs from…
We love Halloween here at Creative Nature. We have always embraced it and gone for it. We all enjoy dressing up, and also creating some scary decorated cakes! The origins of Halloween are hard to pin down however they seem to come from a mix of ancient traditions both Celtic…
As you may know from reading our previous blogs, we support Natasha’s Law, which is about to come into effect in October. This UK Food Information Amendment, known as Natasha’s Law will require food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen labelling on foods pre-packaged for direct sale on…
Posted on: Sep 20, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
A celebration of World Gratitude Day The idea of World Gratitude Day came into being over 55 years ago in 1965, in the meditation room of the United Nations building, when spiritual and meditation leader, Sri Chinmoy suggested there be a day of thanks where the whole world could celebrate…
Avocados seem to be a little like marmite, you either love them, or hate them, thinking they are either delicious or they are horrible and slimy. For those of you who don’t know what guacamole is, it is an avocado-based dip that has its origins with Aztec people. Already used…
Here are few tips for those living with allergies. The Anaphylaxis Campaign have identified that 16- 24-year olds are a high-risk group when it comes to managing their allergies, and this includes university students. For many students, going to university is the first time they leave home, and the…
Posted on: Aug 30, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
In a few weeks’ time it is Working Parents Day (September 16) which is there to celebrate those parents who work hard all year to provide for their families. During the 20th century, women in Britain faced a complete change in their lives as more and more of them worked,…
Posted on: Aug 23, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Organic September is the month to ‘go organic’. It’s a campaign set up by British Corner Shop and the Soil Association – and here at Creative Nature we have a strong relationship with both of those organisations. During the month, people are encouraged to eat, drink and use organic…
Posted on: Aug 16, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Now is the time when parents are beginning to plan for the children going back to school in September. Buying new uniform and thinking about other things they need to take with them, such as stationery, and, perhaps lunchboxes or navigating school meals, a school canteen and/or snacks at school.…
Posted on: Aug 9, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
It’s our 9th birthday! Nine years ago, at the age of 22, Julianne, our CEO, acquired Creative Nature and started a company which catered for people like her – living with severe allergies and never being able to trust snacks. She took on just one employee. Today, our business is…
Waffle Day actually began in Scandinavia, but no one knows exactly when the day began, as waffles have been around in Sweden since at least the 1600s. The word Waffle Day began as Våffeldagen, which due to a confusion between, ‘Våffeldagen’ (waffle), and ‘Vårfrudagen’, which means ‘Our Lady’s Day’, a…
Posted on: Jul 26, 2021 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
Summer is here, so time for holidays, camping, hotels, or self-catering, and time for days out exploring your local area. Time to have fun in the sun! Staycation - when you choose to holiday at home rather than travel abroad. Of course, this year, many of us don’t have…
Christmas in July is a term that has popped up in terms of marketing for the last few years. In reality however, it started 84 years ago in 1933 at a girls’ camp in North Carolina. It was the idea of the co-founder of the Keystone Camp, who was very…
Exciting times are ahead, as school holidays are soon here. Due to continuing restrictions, overseas holidays may or may not be happening, and so it may be a time of finding fun things to do locally. 9 Fun things to do in the holidays: Visit a local beauty…
All of us rely on the Post Office to deliver our letters and parcels, and even though over recent years, many other delivery companies have taken on some of the work, the Royal Mail Group delivered around 14.4 billion letters in 2017-2018. We are still fortunate to have post…
Posted on: Jun 24, 2021 | Posted in: Food, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
Introducing Mighty Small, the supermarket of small brands. At Mighty Small, we’re all about supporting the most exciting British independent brands that offer tasty and unique food and drink. That’s why we created our online shop with exclusively small brands that want to make a big difference. We’re proud…
Have you ever asked yourself this – or did you just think it was a spelling mistake? Many people think cacao is the same as cocoa - yet it is more complex than that. Most of us love chocolate, that’s not in question and especially when the statistics show that…
International Picnic Day is June 18th, just a few days before all lockdown restrictions should be removed. This year, it will be the perfect way for people to celebrate the opportunity to get together and meet up after months of being apart. What would be a better way than…
The UEFA European Football Championship, commonly known as the UEFA European Championship and informally as the Euros, is the primary association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), determining the continental champion of Europe. The event is…
This month is Anaphylaxis awareness week, and as you may remember, Julianne, our CEO is an Ambassador for the Anaphylaxis Society. As we come out of lockdown we have the opportunity to eat out more than we have in this last year. However, this can cause problems when you…
This week, we’re looking forward to Father’s Day which falls this year on Sunday 20th June. Our celebrations are thought to originate in the US, but there are suggestions that the day originated from pagan sun worship, where some branches of paganism see the Sun as the father of…
Posted on: May 17, 2021 | Posted in: Life, Lifestyle, Uncategorised
It is almost a year on from the killing of George Floyd d in the US, which ignited the protests against racism around the world. Recently the police officer who killed him sent to prison for life. Who started it? The international human rights campaign actually began in 2013…
Posted on: May 10, 2021 | Posted in: Food, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
We should all be aware of how much sugar we consume. Sugar Awareness week is in May, so why not get ahead of the game and start thinking about how much sugar you eat now! Sugar is very calorie-dense and it’s very easy to consume a lot of it, sometimes…
Food allergy awareness week in the US, is from May 10th to May 15th this year. It is an initiative created by FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education). What is FARE? It is one of the largest not for profit organisations in the world, which aims to raise…
Posted on: Apr 28, 2021 | Posted in: Life, Lifestyle, Uncategorised
Pay it Forward Day takes place each year on 28th April with people from over 80 countries taking part. This global initiative is a day to encourage us all to make a difference by creating a ripple of kindness across the world. Surely this year, more than ever before we…
Allergy Awareness Week UK is coming up on the 26th - 30th April – it’s actually one of a few such weeks during April & May around allergies – this one relates to the organisation Allergy UK. Understanding Allergies Most of us know what the word ‘allergy’ means,…
Did you know that it’s National Tea Day this month (April 21), a whole day to celebrate drinking tea. A really British institution. Tea is part of British society. We drink tea while we work; to cheer ourselves up; even when we have a problem, the answer is often,…
Starting school this year – and your child has allergies… This week, many parents have confirmation of their child’s school place for the start of school in September. As a parent with your child starting school for the first time, this can be a stressful event – as much for…
Posted on: Mar 31, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorised
We love our baking mixes and with so many to choose from, we have organised an exciting and colourful Bake Off for April 1st. Why not join in the fun – you can follow us on Instagram and take a look at some of the amazing creations that have been…
Posted on: Mar 22, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorised
On the 23rd of March there is an anniversary we could never have anticipated in late 2019 and early 2020 - we have been in various forms of lockdown for a whole year. This time last year, we had no idea how long our lives would be turned upside down…
Posted on: Mar 15, 2021 | Posted in: Launch, Lifestyle, Uncategorised
It’s nearly Easter and we are still (sort of) locked down! This may be our second Easter in lockdown yet here at Creative Nature we’re not down hearted. Easter traditionally, is the beginning of Spring, a time of hope, growth and the birth of young animals. Let’s hope that this…
Posted on: Mar 15, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorised
Do you celebrate St Patrick’s Day? It is on 17th March and was originally a Christian feast day, celebrating the life of St. Patrick, who spread Christianity to Ireland. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, and the national apostle. Today it is a day of revelry and a…
Mother’s Day is a celebration to pay tribute to all mothers or those who play a mothering role. Also, to celebrate motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. The day is celebrated around the world, but at different times of the year. In the US, Mother’s Day…
Posted on: Mar 4, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorised, Women
International Women's Day takes place on the 8th March. Did you know that the theme for this year’s The International Women’s Day is, #ChooseToChallenge ? The organisers believe that “a challenged world is an alert world.” As individuals we are all responsible, daily, for our own thoughts and actions. It’s…
Posted on: Mar 3, 2021 | Posted in: Food
Here at Creative Nature, we’re thrilled to let you know that we are now part of the Well Easy family!! Not heard of Well Easy yet? Don’t worry, read on and you’ll soon know all about the brand and the story of its creation... What is WellEasy? It’s an online…
Each year, for the last week of February and the first of March, individuals, companies and groups across the UK focus on the stories of people who grow our food and drinks, mine our gold, and grow the cotton for our clothes; these people are often underpaid and exploited. This…
Posted on: Feb 18, 2021 | Posted in: Uncategorised
Valentine’s Day is usually a day to take your other half out for a romantic meal, or celebrate by buying them gifts of flowers, chocolates, perfume etc. Or to find your ‘other half’ by using the same means – often starting out with an ‘anonymous’ card! This year, as we’re…
Posted on: Feb 16, 2021 | Posted in: Lifestyle
This year, we are about to celebrate Pancake Day during half term, and half term in lockdown, which means we have to make our own pancakes this year. No possibility to escape to a restaurant! Have fun making pancakes together as a family. Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove…
Posted on: Feb 5, 2021 | Posted in: Uncategorised
Do you like ‘Nutella”? Nutella, in case you don’t know, is a spread flavoured with cocoa and hazelnut and it’s known all over the world. It was first introduced in Italy in 1964, but is now popular throughout the world and people often think it’s a new spread – with…
What is your favourite flavoured cake? In the UK, during 2020, the cake appearing in most searches online was ‘chocolate cake’. In some research to find UK’s favourite flavoured cake, chocolate cake came second to lemon drizzle. In the US, chocolate cake is the most popular, which makes it unsurprising…
Posted on: Jan 22, 2021 | Posted in: Allergies, Labelling, Uncategorised
By the end of this summer, new allergen regulations are expected to be in force, called Natasha’s Law. As a challenger free-from snack brand, we welcome and embrace this change – and we urge the food & drink sector to do the same. The new legislation has been named Natasha’s…
Posted on: Jan 15, 2021 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
Are you lactose intolerant? Did you know that January 11th is National Milk Day, a day to celebrate the first time milk was delivered to homes inside sterilized glass bottles, in 1878. In 1970 almost 99% of milk was delivered to peoples’ doors. By 2014 doorstep delivery was at less…
Posted on: Jan 8, 2021 | Posted in: Food, Lifestyle, Uncategorised, Wellbeing
Are you ready to try a vegan diet? Have you ever thought about becoming a vegan? Well, this month could be the perfect time to try a vegan diet, even if it’s for a short time. In the UK, January now also becomes Veganuary. The idea was launched in 2014,…
Posted on: Dec 16, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
Posted on: Dec 15, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
Anyone for Chocolate? Did you know that December 16th is dubbed National Chocolate Covered Anything Day? For most people this would be heaven. Being able to eat anything you like and think would taste good, completely covered in chocolate! The list for most of us is endless. Chocolate figures: We…
Posted on: Dec 7, 2020 | Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorised
Do you own a Christmas jumper? Do you wear it on National Christmas Jumper day, (which is December 11th this year)? If you don’t, what other fun Christmas clobber do you wear? For example, do you own any of these types of things? Santa or elf hats? Reindeer antlers? Christmas themed…
Posted on: Nov 30, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
Posted on: Nov 23, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
Have you started baking again during the latest lockdown, or have you continued on from earlier in the year? Following this second lockdown, a recent study found that almost two -thirds of parents said they have continued to cook and bake with their children since the first national lockdown. The…
Posted on: Nov 17, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
Posted on: Nov 16, 2020 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Do you eat too much sugar in your diet? Do you know anyone who suffers from diabetes? Type 1? Type 2? Or classed as pre-diabetic? On Saturday 14th November it was World Diabetes Day, to raise awareness of the condition. Diabetes UK have guidance explaining how we can…
Posted on: Nov 9, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Uncategorised
Gluten is vastly used in the food industry nowadays, it can be hard to get away from it especially when you know you're intolerant or allergic to it. Everyone's roughly aware of Gluten's whereabouts - breads, bakes and biscuits (they're the obvious ones). What fewer people know is that gluten…
Posted on: Nov 6, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
Did you know that the turn of the month marked World Vegan Day? This year the focus of The Vegan Society’s campaign is to think about how to support vegans in crisis during the challenges we are all facing at this time. With many people living with shrinking budgets, their…
Posted on: Nov 3, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
Posted on: Oct 27, 2020 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Halloween is almost here … we hope you’re looking forward to the weekend? Have you decorated your house, or painted your pumpkins? Have you decided on your Halloween outfit? Are you ready for the celebrations? We certainly are, here at Creative Nature HQ. Although, Halloween is a celebration which causes…
Posted on: Oct 21, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
One of our greatest supporters at Creative Nature is Rosie Brandreth, who was a finalist in the Great British Bake Off in 2019. You may have also seen Rosie on Instagram where she currently has more than 300K followers who enjoy watching her bake her amazing creations and it’s clear…
Posted on: Oct 15, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
Here at Creative Nature, we are busy preparing to decorate our Halloween pumpkins, ready for a Teal Halloween. What is a ‘Teal Halloween’ we hear you ask?...it’s a celebration of Halloween with a clear message – ‘we’re allergy friendly!’ Our recent blog explains about the Teal Project https://www.creativenaturesuperfoods.co.uk/a-personal-challenge-when-it-comes-to-halloween/…
Posted on: Oct 8, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies
Our last blog talked about how those with allergies can feel about Halloween. This week we share some of the personal challenges faced by our own CEO Julianne, who has always had challenges with this seasonal celebration, even though Halloween is one of her favourite traditions. She is of the…
Posted on: Sep 28, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
We may be a whole month ahead however we’re looking forward to one of our favourite moments of the year - Halloween. Halloween is a time for fun, parties,treats and eating – however this year is going to be different – yet not that different for children and adults with…
Posted on: Sep 14, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Life, Lifestyle
Have you, as a parent, prepared lunchboxes for your children and then got to work and realised you have nothing to eat yourself? You will now have to spend money buying lunch? Or go to the work canteen and buy lunch? What if you have allergies and there’s little choice…
Schools and Allergies... Food allergies affect an estimated 20 million Europeans. Of those, a staggering 3.5 million, are people below the age of twenty-five. When living with a life-threatening allergy, prevention is the key to living safely. You have to rely on avoiding the allergen, and in case of emergency…
Posted on: Sep 3, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
Did you know that during lockdown, 70% of families with children under five have said their children have been snacking more than usual. In fact most of us have been eating more as we were stuck at home for several months with limited options around the activities we undertake.…
Posted on: Aug 27, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
National 'Just Because' day, on the 27th of August, is a time you need no reason to do anything. You could alternatively think of it as, just because you can’t do something, doesn’t mean you have to miss out! This is an important concept for us at Creative Nature as…
Posted on: Aug 20, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
This week it’s World Photo Day (August 19) and this is a day to inspire positive change across the world. Here at Creative Nature that really works for us! We are all about positive change when it comes to free-from food choices, understanding around allergies and anaphylaxis – and enjoyment…
Posted on: Aug 10, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Launch, Wellbeing
In mid-July, we introduced our two new baking products, Simply Spiced Carrot Cake Loaf Mix, and our Pancake and Waffle Mix. We’ve had some amazing feedback from our social media followers and customers, for which we’d like to thank you. Here are some of their words: Pancake and…
Posted on: Aug 3, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Life, Lifestyle, Women
Hello, I am Lindiwe Lewis, 28. You can call me Lindi. I was born in London, England but grew up in Geneva, Switzerland and Monterey, California. I have had anaphylaxis since I was 10 months old. I am allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, chickpeas, lentils, beans, peas, kiwi, pineapple,…
Posted on: Jul 23, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Lifestyle
What’s your favourite ice cream? We’ve taken a small poll in the office, and our top three flavours are: Vanilla Cookie Dough Mint Choc-Chip Why are we talking about this? Well, July is National Ice Cream Month! Also in the US, National Vanilla Ice Cream Day is on July…
Posted on: Jul 21, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Launch
Guess what we’ve been doing during lock-down? We’ve created some new products! We’d like to introduce you to our brand new... Carrot Cake Mix and Pancake & Waffle Mix. These are both very popular foods, however for people with allergies and other dietary requirements, it’s very hard to find…
Did you know July 17th is World Emoji Day. A few years ago that would have meant absolutely nothing to anybody. Now emoji are widely recognised as a way to use an image to express emotion almost as a new type of evolving language. Did you know that…
Posted on: Jul 7, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
Our best chocolatey products and why we love them! Do you enjoy eating chocolate? If your answer to that question is ‘yes’, then the 7th July is the day when you can eat as much chocolate as you like. It’s World Chocolate Day. This is a day to celebrate all…
Posted on: Jul 6, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Labelling
Hi, Thalina here! So a little bit about myself: I’m 16 y/o, I have an extensive list of allergies, do enjoy a bit of bish bash on the tennis court and also founded Allergies In Bold - more on that later ;). I am also a proud ambassador for the…
Posted on: Jul 2, 2020 | Posted in: Lifestyle
Moving out of lockdown brings new pressures and challenges for any small business, especially those with offices, warehouses or factories – like Creative Nature. Dealing with ambient food products, we have had to think very carefully about how we are going to work in this new world we now…
Posted on: Jun 23, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
Here at Creative Nature, we’re very proud of our small business and have worked hard as a team to sustain it – and at the beginning of Covid 19 we were very scared and worried about how things would pan out for us – and for others. To date,…
Posted on: Jun 10, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
Posted on: Jun 3, 2020 | Posted in: Allergies, Food, Labelling, Wellbeing
This week was World Milk Day; a day to celebrate and raise the awareness of dairy’s part in healthy diets. (June 1) According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, in the UK we are drinking 50% less milk than we were in 1974. Many people are moving away…
Posted on: May 19, 2020 | Posted in: Life, Lifestyle, Wellbeing
We are now in our seventh week of lockdown. For many people this has been a very stressful time. This is the first time since the war we have had any sort of embargo on our movements and the way we live. The biggest part of this for…
Posted on: May 12, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
This week is not only Coeliac Disease Awareness Week, it’s also Food Allergy Awareness Week. Both of these conditions are common areas of discussion for us at Creative Nature and also for some of our customers. For more on Food Allergy Awareness Week please look at our CEO Julianne’s…
Posted on: May 11, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
Posted on: May 6, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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,…
Posted on: May 4, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
Posted on: Apr 27, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
Have you had to celebrate your birthday during lockdown? Well, I’m about to, as it is my birthday this week, and I’m wondering how much of a celebration it will actually be. I might get some cards. I may even get a present from Matt, but only if he…
Posted on: Apr 23, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
Posted on: Apr 13, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
Posted on: Apr 6, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
Posted on: Mar 24, 2020 | Posted in: Uncategorised
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…
