Sea Kelp – How Good Is It For You ?
For many years now, sea kelp has been viewed as a rich source of iodine with a significant amounts of calcium and smaller amounts of potassium and […]
FOOD AND DRINK
What Are Pampered Pets Being Fed This Year ?
Pet owners are a funny breed in many ways. I’m one ! Ask them about their animal and four out of five pet owners will […]
Lemon Verbena Extracts Appear To Reduce Muscle Damage Following Intense Exercise
New research from Germany shows supplementation with a lemon verbena extract eases muscle soreness and reduces muscle damage following extreme, intense exercise. The research confirms […]
Farro? What It Really Is And Where You Find It
Grains are of increasing interest to the public at large having moved from the preserve of the foodie to a more mainstream audience. We are […]
Can Drinking Small Amounts Of Alcohol Benefit the Brain ?
According to new research, there is evidence that drinking a small amount of alcohol does the brain more good than harm. Chronic alcoholism brought about […]
Some Of the Great Features Of Star Anise
You can never fail to be intrigued by the appearance of star anise. It has those star shaped seed pods containing very often a little […]
What Can Men Take To Reduce An Enlarged Prostate ?
Enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as it is described in the medical journals is an issue affecting many men from the age of […]
Palourde Or Carpetshell Clams
The Palourde or Carpetshell clam is thought of as the crème de la crème of the clam world in fine dining. It is a hard-shell […]
Papalo Is The New Herb To Love
Papalo (Porophyllum ruderale) is not one of those herbs we know that well in western cuisine but it certainly has flavour qualities which could help […]
Give It Up For The Purple Ube
The Purple Ube (say it as oo-bae) is the new yam on the block. If there is one vegetable to come out of the Phillipines […]
Waffles Mean A Great Deal To Americans But They Are Wholly Belgian
How is that Belgium comes to be associated with so many sweet delicious things like chocolate and waffles ? I don’t know either in truth […]
One Pint Of Beer A Day ‘Increases Your Risk Of Dementia’
Is there any evidence to link alcohol consumption and dementia? One unit of alcohol is less than a pint of beer or lager, or a […]
Witch Hazel Uses And Benefits
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana L.) is a valuable natural skin care product for treating a wide range of conditions and ailments. The extracts are obtained from […]
Vegan Fast Food Is The New ‘Junk’ Food
Think of fast food and I think of a big fat juicy beef burger sandwiched between two baps, loads of salad, ketchup, Dijon mustard and […]
Supergreens Really Are Fantastic
Supergreens contain all types of greens. It is a very dense mixture in both colour and flavour with extraordinary health benefits. This is due to their high nutrient content […]
Short Bites – The Top Ten Protein Sources In The United Kingdom
Globally, there has been a steady rise in the amount of animal based protein we eat. Sans and Combris (2015) recently published a review which […]
The Key Trends in Food And Nutrition For 2018
What are the drivers of the major food and nutrition trends for 2018 ? Generally, we are all becoming more knowledgeable as we begin to […]
Hibiscus sabdariffa – How Does It Help You?
Hibiscus sabdarrifa or roselle to give it its other commonly used name is a plant ingredient to watch for in 2018. We have however been […]
Black Pepper: More Than Just A Spice
Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) remains one of the key spices and seasonings in cuisine, particularly European, Asian and American cooking. It has an extremely […]
A Daily Brew Might Might Be The Answer To Preventing Glaucoma
The daily cuppa might be the one of best things for your eyes, especially in reducing your chance of going blind. One cup of tea […]