Is defined as the inability to digest and metabolize lactose, a sugar found in milk. This inability is due to a deficiency of the enzyme lactase located in the small intestine. The partially digested lactose will pass to the large intestine and can cause some of the following symptoms: pain, bloating, diarrhea, etc. Sensibility to lactose varies from person to person, some will feel the effects immediately with small quantities while others will have a higher threshold making it harder to diagnose.

There are two types of lactose intolerance:

1. Primary, which is hereditary or genetic and is usually diagnosed at birth
2. Secondary, the most common, can be caused by a temporary intestinal damage usually due to a previous gastroenteritis attack.

There is no cure for the first one, so products containing lactose will always have to be avoided. The secondary type however is transitory and treatable and can be diagnosed through a simple blood test.

Main products containing lactose include milk, chocolate, yoghurt, butter, cheese and cream. However there are many other less obvious products that may contain lactose such as bread, potato chips (frozen and as snacks), stock, cold meats such as ham, bacon, turkey; so it is always important to read the labels. Depending on the degree of your lactose intolerance you can test these products and see how they affect you. Luckily, as awareness increases, many new lactose free products have become available in supermarkets in the last few years, making living with lactose intolerance a bit easier.

Signs of food allergies can range from rashes, swelling, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach ache and asthma among others.  Most severe cases can include swelling of the lips and tongue, difficulty breathing, and loss of consciousness, which can lead to an anaphylaxis shock and death.

Symptoms for food intolerance are much more varied and can include migraine, bloating, diarrhea, and a general feeling of unwellness.  Common food intolerances include lactose, gluten and additives among others.

All you need to do is select one of our starters and the bird you would like. The bird will be served with the traditional garnishes.

Your Christmas Lunch will be delivered to your door on Christmas Eve with Heating Instructions so its easy for you to finish off.

One of the problems with turkey and goose is that it dries out very quickly and many find it difficult to cook and carve. To make it easy for you we will prepare your chosen bird boned, the legs stuffed, and rolled. It will be cooked Sous-Vide to ensure both the breast and legs are perfectly cooked so all you have to do is gently heat it! All of the garnishes will also be prepared for reheating so it really couldn´t be easier!

The Benefits

• More time to spend with family and friends.
• No shopping or cooking.
• Its hassle free.
• Washing up is kept to a minimum.
• Staying at home is more cost effictive than dining out.
• No taxis or designated driver.

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1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.

Due to the demand of corporate dining, Bravura will soon expand into Gibraltar. This move has come after existing clients in Sotogrande that are CEO´s on the rock have expressed the lack of caterers looking to focus on smaller parties of higher caliber. Bravura will mainly focus on the corporate sector delivering quality working lunches and client entertainment parties as well as offering their core business of Personal Chef Services.

We got there at 8pm on a Saturday evening and where lucky enough to grab the last table and by 9pm, it was choke-a-block inside and out until 11pm so booking is advised or get there early. Diners are between Spanish, English and Gibraltarian so Puratapa has a good mix of people which adds to the environment!

Definitely worth a visit if your in the surrounding area. Per head you should expect to spend around €18 and up to eat comfortably with house wines.

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Conveniently enough, 100 meters away is the restaurant that used to be Albert Adriá´s, Lolita.  Here you will find, apart from a queue, freshly created tapas made to order. There were some great bites to be had in this place. Some of the plates sampled were cured Wagyu which was good but nothing sensational, but I had high expectations for the acclaimed “wagyu”. A must try was their croquettes, made with squid and its ink in panko crumbs.   Also, the truffled honey and yoghurt salmon pulga was fantastic. Make sure to accompany your tapas with a Catalunyan cava.   The restaurant is very casual,there is only one actual table, the rest is a large bar with only stools to sit on.  Prices are reasonable, two people comfortably eating with a bottle of cava for 30 euros a person.  Overall a nice way to spend your evening in Barcelona.