How our organic Brazil nuts make their way from the Amazon to your kitchen. Have you ever wondered just how our ethically sourced, organic whole foods make it all the way to your local Grape Tree store or direct to your home? We wanted to share this incredible global journey, so we have tracked our new Organic Brazil nuts all the way from the rainforest in Bolivia to our Midlands HQ. And we thought you would like to come on the trip with us.
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April 15, 2021
Why Your Brew Is Tea-rrific
Sharing a cuppa with family and friends has some amazing hidden health benefits. From improving your heart health to supporting the immune system, tea delivers much more than a warming cup of cheer. So why not put the kettle on, make a brew and enjoy the science behind the world’s second favourite drink.
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April 14, 2021
Dried Grapes: Raisins vs Sultanas
Read moreWe always like to bring you balanced and accurate information about the healthy food that we have in our stores and online. So, when we were asked by a reader what the difference was between the humble raisin and the super tasty sultana, we decided we would take a closer look.
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March 17, 2021
Is Your Diet Fit For Purpose
Read moreGood nutrition can help your body perform better and recover faster after you exercise. By getting the right nutrients even before you lace up your trainers or put on your swimwear, you can put in place the building blocks for success and get ready to help your muscles repair after your workout. But did you know that you can make your diet work harder for you before AND after your workout routine?
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February 24, 2021
The Need For Seeds
Read moreSeeds can provide the kind of slow energy release that is vital for keeping us feeling fuelled for longer. Chia, flax, pumpkin and hemp seeds have been shown to be high in plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.
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February 24, 2021
The Tree Of Life
The mighty baobab tree isn’t just a magnificent specimen reaching up to 30 metres (almost 100ft) tall. It is also a giant in nutritional terms. This exotic dried fruit could be a powerful ally in the fight for fitness due to it’s high fibre content and ability to convey the feeling of being full up, which Oxford Brooks University researchers say can in turn help maintain a healthy bodyweight
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December 22, 2020
Meet Your Immune System Bodyguards
Our bodies are able to detect and protect against illness and disease, but there are simple changes we can make to boost our chances of remaining well. Starting with what we eat is essential. Here is a quick guide to the bodyguard foods packed with the nutrients vital for our immune system: Read more -
December 21, 2020
Can We Eat Ourselves Happier?
Read moreOne in five of us is now suffering from symptoms of depression. That is twice as many as before the gloom of the Covid 19 pandemic closed over us.
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December 14, 2020
Vitamin D Foods: Maintaining A Well-Balanced Diet
With the UK Government requesting guidance on the use of Vitamin D throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, here are a few Vitamin D health foods and supplements you should consider taking.
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December 1, 2020
Five Reasons to Try a Plant-Based Diet
Global studies show there is a reduced risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes and cancer by the adoption of a plant-based diet. Read more -
November 3, 2020
Making the most of Raisins, Currants and Sultanas
Read moreThe joys and health benefits of eating raisins, currants, and sultanas were almost certainly discovered when someone stumbled across unpicked grapes that had simply dried in the sun. That may have been around 2000 BC.
