Animal Magic
Simply stroking an animal lowers levels of cortisol – a stress hormone which can damage the body. Some people describe themselves as dog owners, some…
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An apple a day…
Apples are loaded with pectin, which may help keep blood cholesterol levels in check. When it dissolves in water, pectin creates a gel-like substance that…
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What’s it called – kholrabi
Introducing Kohlrabi Kohlrabi is a tuberous vegetable, also known as the German Turnip. It’s part of the brassica family and is native to Europe. There…
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What’s it called – physalis
Also known as a Cape gooseberry, Inca berry, Aztec berry, golden berry or giant ground cherry – physalis is closely related to the tomatillo and…
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Juicing and protein
When most people think about protein their minds instantly go to meat, eggs, fish and dairy, but many plant-based foods can be equally protein-packed. Where…
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The Dairy Debate – is it healthy?
Do we need to consume dairy or is it a food group that carries much more health dangers than health benefits. Milk, a symbol of…
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Healthy Superfoods
kelp Kelp is considered a super-food because of all the nutrients it contains, although eating large amounts of it can have side affects….
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Superfoods – what are they?
spirulina Spirulina is a true super green, a member of the ‘blue-green’ algae family, it is rich in B complex vitamins, vitamin E and also…
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Superfoods – what are they?
maca powder Rich in vitamin B and vitamins, C, and E plus it provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron,…
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Street Food with The Ethical Chef
The street revolution is generating a new kind of chef. The Street Food craze that has been sweeping the country for the past few years…
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The Smoke Point of cooking oils
Smoke Point – which oils are healthy to cook with? Oils, fats or spreads? There’s so much confusion just now around cooking oils, and olive…
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How beetroot can be good for the blood
How beetroot can be good for the blood With the Tour de France having gripped the nation and the Commonwealth games being held in Glasgow,…
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