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Probiotics
Monday, January 17th, 2011We have all heard the phrase “friendly bacteria”, like there are some bacteria that wave to you in the street and give you a cheerful “hello”. These are also known as probiotics, or gut flora, and are beneficial bacteria that live in our intestines and help us to break down food. You may think that you digest your [...]
Porridge
Monday, November 8th, 2010Now that we can definitely no longer pretend it is still summer, and winter coats and hats have come out of the wardrobe it is time for the winter breakfast to come out as well. Put away your summery mueslis and warm weather granolas, and celebrate the hearty, warming breakfast feast that is a good bowl of porridge. [...]
Immune Health
Sunday, October 31st, 2010The change of seasons from summer into autumn is one of the most common times to develop colds and flus, so it is worth giving your immune system some love and attention over the next couple of months to get over this difficult period and set yourself up for the winter. You are sweet enough Too much [...]
Cooking oils
Monday, October 18th, 2010Saturated fats, unsaturated fats, poly-unsaturated oils, essential fatty acids, trans fats, hydrogenated fats—the world of cooking oils is a confusing one that seems to get more confusing by the minute. And all you want to know is which oil to pour over and your salad, and which oil to fry with. Let’s try and simplify it a bit. [...]
What does Fairtrade really mean?
Friday, September 24th, 2010Fairtrade is a system that guarantees farmers in developing countries a minimum price for their produce, or for their labour, and encourages the formation of long-term relationships between growers and buyers. It prevents individual farmers, who may have no choice in who they sell their produce to, being the victim of unscrupulous buyers, or of [...]
Spelt
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Spelt is an ancient cousin of modern wheat, and has many advantages over its more in-bred relative. It is a much hardier grain, and grows well without artificial fertilisers making it a popular choice for organic farmers. It also has a broader nutritional profile than regular wheat as it is much closer to the wild grasses that all cultivated grains [...]
Quinoa
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010The staple food of the Aztecs, quinoa has become a health food sensation owing to its versatility and great nutritional content. Unlike most grains it is low in carbohydrates and rich in protein, containing all of the essential amino acids. These are protein building blocks that the body cannot make, so we need to eat [...]
I have really sore eyes at the moment. I know that I am not suffering from any kind of infection so it could be hayfever or tiredness. What can I do to sooth them?
Monday, July 5th, 2010Given the current time of year it sounds like hay fever to me. This year seems to be a particularly bad one for hay fever, with many people reporting that their symptoms are worse than usual and many first time sufferers also experiencing that misery that red eyes and sneezing can cause. Specifically to soothe [...]
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