Many people view all fats as ‘bad’ and try to reduce them or cut them out of their diets. However, the body NEEDS a certain amount of fat; and we could not function without it. Every single cell in the human body contains fatty substances.
In this article I want to talk about the health properties More…
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009The wonders of watercress – a superfood
Friday, November 28th, 2008Did you know the first UK watercress farm was opened 200 years ago, in Kent?
I remember at the beginning of this year being unable to buy any in the shops because new research had been released about watercress being a powerful anti cancer food. Watercress has massive amounts of vitamin C, calcium and iron. It’s More…
BLACKMORES Disease Prevention.
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008Blackmores, is the most recognised name when it comes to Naturopathic Medicine. Maurice Blackmore an Australian Naturopath was inspired by the works of the late Dr Shuessler, who’s Biochemic Theory known as Biochemistry or "Life Chemistry" was the study and practice of mineral deficiencies.Stating that every disease can be traced back to a severe mineral More…
Ethical food at Christmas
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008My daughter, always one for advance preparations, handed me a piece of paper this week with her ‘wishlist’ for her Christmas day food. Chocolate cake and trifle featured heavily!
Food is an important part of Christmas celebrations in our culture. Many of us will have a table groaning under the weight of food that will hen More…
Getting enough iron with a vegetarian diet
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008The stereotypical image of a vegetarian is someone who is thin, anaemic and lacking in energy. Although red meat is a good source of iron, there are plenty of vegetarian options without having to resort to supplements.
Many people decide to switch to a vegetarian diet but don’t eat a balanced diet. They simply cut out More…
Cooking with young children
Thursday, November 13th, 2008Clare asked an important question in her article "Should Kids Know Their Broccoli From Their Broad Beans?" about whether or not children should spend more time in the kitchen preparing food.
I was asked by a stressed stay-at-home Mum a similar question about cooking with her 2 year old daughter. This Mother was finding it increasingly More…
Eating healthy seasonal and local food – cabbage
Friday, November 7th, 2008Do your experiences of cabbage amount to awful memories of grey, over-boiled tasteless slime from your school days?
It’s such a shame because cabbage has many healing properties.
Cabbage is available fresh all year round and in autumn, it makes a particularly good addition to a healthy diet.
Cabbages are anti inflammatory, so are useful where there More…
How to choose a juicer
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Most people know that incorporating fresh fruit and vegetable juices into your lifestyle can contribute to better health and vitality.
But with so many juicers available from £10 to over £400, which is the best type to choose?CLEAN AND EASY
When making a decision about which juicer to buy it’s important to look for ease of cleaning. More…
Eating healthy seasonal and local food – beetroot
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008One of my favourite treats in autumn is beetroot. I’m not talking about the pickled stuff that tastes of nothing other than sweet vinegar, I’m talking about the fresh vegetable straight from the ground!
Beetroot is a true superfood which builds the blood and is great for those suffering from anaemia. Forget vitamin pills and eat More…
Healthy and Delicious: the value of Dates
Monday, October 27th, 2008The date variety "Deglet Nour" means “Finger of Light” and refers to the special translucent quality of the fruit: when held up to the sun the stone within is clearly visible.
The golden to amber coloured dates have juicy and firm flesh. Their unique fruity and sweet flavour has pleasant honey and caramel accents. Our dates More…
