Many of us love to unwind at the end of a busy, stressful day with a glass of wine, and there’s evidence to suggest that moderate consumption of wine can actually be good for us. Wine contains antioxidants known as polyphenols, which are said to protect our bodies against heart disease and cancer. Unfortunately, it’s …
Matcha tea is one of the latest health trends taking the western world by storm. This powdered Japanese tea is rich in antioxidants and can be drunk as tea or used in lattes, milkshakes and smoothies. What Is Matcha Tea? Matcha tea is made from green tea leaves that have been ground into a powder. …
As with lots of foods, everyone seems to have a different opinion about whether or not peanut butter is healthy and why. One thing that everyone agrees on though is that some peanut butters are healthier than others, in particular those with the lowest sugar, vegetable oil, and salt content. Is Peanut Butter Healthy? Peanut …
It can be hard to know where to buy kefir if you’re buying it for the first time. Luckily, there are lots of places you can buy kefir and kefir grains in the UK, both in physical shops and online. On this page, we’ll give you an overview of where you can get hold of …
Raw honey is simply honey that hasn’t been pasteurised, heated significantly above 35°C, or processed. It’s just pure honey the way nature intended it to be. Pasteurisation helps improve its shelf life, but also kills the beneficial yeast and enzymes found in raw honey. The temperature of a beehive is about 35°C, and many ‘raw’ …
Figuring out where to buy raw milk in the UK can be confusing. By law, it can’t be sold by a third party seller (such as a shop or supermarket) but must be sold directly by the farmer to the customer – this can take place at the farm itself where the milk is produced, …
You’ve probably heard the term “superfoods” used more and more over the last few years. Superfoods are considered to be any food that’s especially good for our health, providing additional nutrients that can potentially reduce the risk of certain diseases. You may already include some of these foods (such as berries, kale, fatty fish and …
Loose leaf tea within the UK is not the daily brew for most people. Most people would not conceive of making tea without their perfectly proportioned bag that gets the measure ‘just right’. However, they are some significant benefits to ditching the bag and going loose. The amount of tea drunk within the UK is …
Tempeh (pronounced tem-pay) is a fermented soy product originating from Indonesia, made by fermenting soy beans then pressing them into compact cakes or patties. Tempeh is often used as a meat replacement in vegetarian and vegan diets, as it contains a high level of protein similar to meat and dairy products. However, it’s not just …
Goat’s milk has a lot of potential health benefit, and is often chosen as an alternative to cow’s milk since it’s easier to digest and less allergenic. In many parts of the world such as South Asia and East Africa, goat’s milk is more popular than cow’s milk. In the UK, cow’s milk is still …
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