Health Blog
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Why You Should Try to Avoid Processed and Ultra Processed Food in Your Diet
We are frequently advised not to include processed food in our daily diets but what exactly are processed foods and how are they harmful to us?
Most of us are well aware that we should try and eat a healthy diet but might not always be clear on what processed foods are - and then there are even ultra processed foods to cause concern.
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USA Bread and the Problem of Gluten Intolerance
Have you ever asked yourself why there is so much gluten in bread - especially bread made in the USA? The main reason is the wheat used. American wheat is higher in gluten. But that is not all... -
Fruit and Vegetables Don't Have to be the Perfect Shape
With food shortages and an increasing cost of living crisis hitting many parts of the world, it becomes more important than ever that every bit of food is put to good use. -
A Tomato a Day...
We all know that old saying about an "apple a day keeping the doctor away" but we might not know that the same can be said of a tomato!
Research is now telling us that tomatoes are worth their weight in health benefits.
Find out more about these top ten benefits...
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How to Grow and Learn to Love KALE!
Many have a love/hate relationship with broccoli and/or Brussels sprouts but kale comes close...
There are many forms of kale and it is part of brassica family in the same way as cabbages, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are.
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Add Both Zest and Spice to Your Life by Growing Horseradish
Many of those who grow their own vegetables will include a clump of horseradish, perhaps without knowing exactly what to do with it!
You might have noticed "horseradish sauce" preserved in jars to be served as an accompaniment with roast beef but that might be all.
You could also be surprised to read that the horseradish is a strong and beneficial plant with some gardeners pointing out that it can be a good friend both to you AND your garden.
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What's Not to Love about Blueberries
There is everything to love about blueberries. They are sweet and colorful with a lovely fresh fruity taste. They can be frozen if you have too many to eat fresh - and they boost your heart health, your brain function and provide lots of other benefits too! -
Do You Enjoy A Bowl of Breakfast Porridge?
Do you enjoy a bowl of porridge or oatmeal. Find out more on how to make that bowl even more nutritious and tasty. -
Celery Juice can be a Natural Remedy for Headaches & Migraines
There are many different types of headaches and migraines but they all have something in common - pain and discomfort. A daily drink of celery juice can be a natural remedy for you if you suffer from headaches or migraines. But there are other health benefits too... -
Lard Is Making A Comeback For All The Right Reasons!
It was once a staple in our grandparents’ homes but has been largely absent for over fifty years.  Now many are beginning to take note of lard's health benefits... -
Apple Seeds & Are They A Potion Or A Poison?
When you include apple seeds in your diet, they should be from true organic apples, grown in excellent ground with plenty of nutrients and where pesticides and herbicides have not been sprayed. -
If You Are a Chewer of Chewing Gum, Try to Wean Yourself of This Habit
Chewing gum was first invented in 1870 and has been going strong ever since but interestingly, it was invented by mistake - almost. The substance w...
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