Foods

Despite the obvious advantage of natural farming practises to the soil and wildlife, I often find myself in heated discussions about organic food facing two main arguments: It’s no different and it’s …
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Summer tomatoes; tasty, fresh from the vine, with low food miles, the summer wouldn’t be the same without them. There are plenty of great reasons to eat tomatoes, including some fantastic …
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Dried fruits are a convenient snack, but are they actually as healthy as they seem? They tend to be thought of as tasty alternative to sweets, with whole aisles dedicated to …
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Last week another cancer story hit the news. This is nothing new, there’s always some sensational breakthrough – vitamin D helps fight cancer, vitamin E can cause it, red wine …
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I think about my kid’s meals in advance, scanning the fridge for things I want to include and crafting sneaky ways of adding more nutrients to their meals. Its verging …
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I’ve just returned from a fantastic few days in Venice, where we spent time wandering the streets, trawling local food markets and seeking the best local restaurants. We chuckled at …
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I recommend sushi to lots of clients, as a relatively healthy (albeit expensive) gluten-free lunch alternative. So I was a little perturbed recently to read a newspaper article attacking sushi …
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Last weekend, my family and I set off on our first glamping adventure. I used to do a bit of camping when I was younger, and wanted the kids to …
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Given the choice, rats choose sugar over cocaine. Why does this not surprise me? I’ve been researching the perils of sugar for many years now, but what has recently come …
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Open any newspaper and you’re likely to read about the benefits of eating fish; but should we eat more fish? There are issues with fish eating: sustainability debates and the toxins …
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