Advice and recommendations on healthy foods and drinks for living a natural lifestyle.
The NOVA food classification system splits foods into four groups based on the levels of industrial processing. These groups are (1) unprocessed or minimally processed, (2) processed culinary ingredients, (3) processed foods, and (4) ultra-processed foods. It is category four, the ultra-processed foods, that are the most dangerous to our health. For the average Brit, […]
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Buffalo milk is one of the most consumed types of milk around the world after cow’s milk, and has a high nutritional value. There are different types of buffalo, but the water buffalo is most common in dairy farming. How Is Buffalo’s Milk Different from Cow’s Milk? Cow and buffalo milk are different in their
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Fava beans are surprisingly versatile; they can be fried, pureed, boiled, baked, barbecued or prepared in a whole host of other ways. Fava beans are also great for the soil. Farmers plant their fields with fava plants between crops, preventing soil erosion. Fava beans have been eaten for millennia. These thumbnail-sized green beans are grown
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Bones are filled with a soft, sponge-like substance called bone marrow. It’s here that new blood cells, and other important cells, are formed. Bone marrow is composed of many unique substances. When cooked, these develop a distinct flavour that’s best described as rich, meaty, creamy and butter-like. Bone marrow is consumed around the world. It
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Yes, you can buy A2 milk in the UK. Although limited farms and dairy companies supply A2 milk, buying it online is still easy. Read on to find out what A2 milk is, what its benefits are, whether you should switch to A2 milk, and where to buy it in the UK. What Is A2
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It’s estimated that around 500 million kilograms of breakfast cereal is eaten in the UK each year. We eat so much that entire aisles are dedicated to this crunchy breakfast item at many large British supermarkets. Finding a genuinely healthy cereal among a sea of sugar-filled cereal boxes can be a struggle. Take a look
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Yoghurt is enjoyed around the world. Many countries have unique styles of yoghurts made with slightly different techniques and ingredients. These differences mean that each style of yoghurt has a unique flavour and texture. While most yoghurts look similar, their nutritional value (healthiness) varies between different styles and brands. We’ve compiled this list by comparing
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The demand for milk alternatives has skyrocketed in recent years – around 1 in 3 UK adults drank plant-based milks in September 2021, rising to 48% in March 2022. Milk alternatives may also be referred to as milk substitutes, plant milk, vegan milk or vegetable milk. Some products attempt to mimic the flavour and texture
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A 2020 study found that the UK’s love of bread has declined in the past 50 years, as people have switched to rice, pasta and noodles. Despite this, the average Briton still gets around 12% of their daily energy from bread. The healthiness of a bread is dictated by the flour that’s used to produce
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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
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