Health & Wellbeing

What do you buy that special someone for Christmas? Why don’t you get them something that makes them realise how special to you they are? We all want those we care about to live long and healthy lives, and at Grape Tree, you’ll find presents packed with goodness!

There are some things we just must eat. These essential nutrients are necessary for life and health, but our bodies cannot make them. In addition to water the list includes nine amino acids, two fatty acids, thirteen vitamins and fifteen minerals.

There was a time when nuts were regarded as a mid-winter treat. Not any more. Science has made it graphically clear that eating nuts every day of the year can be life changing or even life saving.

The sunshine vitamin has received a lot of attention in recent years and has even overtaken vitamin C as the most popular health supplement. But why is vitamin D so important?

Coconut is incredibly versatile and not just for your kitchen cupboard! This wonder product is super nourishing for your skin, hair, and all over the body. We have compiled our list of the best 40 uses.

Dried apricots are deliciously sweet and contain a high level of nutrients. A daily portion of three or four dried apricots contain around a fifth of your daily fibre. Plus, substantial levels of potassium as well as iron, zinc, calcium and manganese.

A popular snack for many, and used in many recipes, but what is it, and is dried fruit good for you? Dried fruit is simply fruit that has had most of its water contents removed.

Nuts save lives as scientific evidence reveals that eating nuts can cut the risk of heart disease,cancer and early death. Their findings show that just 20grams of nuts a day can also slash the risk of diabetes and respiratory disease. That daily handful of nuts can save lives and cut your risk of dying early by a fifth.