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The Benefits Of Hops

January 22, 2019 smitsa 0

The benefits of hops have long been recognised for centuries. As a plant you may have seen it trailing and snaking over telegraph wires or […]

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The Goji Berry Is Here To Stay

January 22, 2019 smitsa 1

Goji berries or even Gou Qi Zi (Lycium barbarum L.;  Family: Solanaceae) in China have been used for many years in traditional Chinese herbal medicine to improve […]

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Mamey Sapote

January 15, 2019 smitsa 0

Mamey Sapote is a not a commonly found fruit in the UK or indeed the USA. It is one of those fruits however which is […]

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Veganuary

January 11, 2019 smitsa 0

A fascinating range of ready meals and products for the vegan is now available in the month of January, redubbed Veganuary. The idea is to […]

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Date Nectar

January 9, 2019 smitsa 1

Date nectar is possible the newest trending grocery product for 2019. Why ? It is a vegan alternative to honey. Date syrups are 100% natural […]

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Preparing Kefir

January 8, 2019 smitsa 0

Kefir is a fascinatingly complex fermented product which appears like a slightly fizzy yogurt.  The beverage has a strong following with those seeking a healthier […]

Seeds of Crimean peony Paeonia daurica .Crimea. Cape Aya . Russia

Peony Seed Oil

January 7, 2019 smitsa 0

The genus Paeonia does not just provide us with horticultural specimens of some merit but also products with health benefits. There are over 30 species […]

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Top Diets Of 2019

January 2, 2019 smitsa 2

It’s always interesting to see what the top diets are going to be for 2019. Let’s face it when it comes to new Year resolutions, […]

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Producing Crackers

December 19, 2018 smitsa 0

Crackers are a type of biscuit which have  long been valued for their diversity and versatility. They were first produced to sustain travelers such as […]

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Shortbread

December 19, 2018 smitsa 0

Shortbread is an old Scottish baked biscuit which is traditionally made with one part white sugar, two parts butter and three parts flour which was […]