If you are having a bad hair day it may well be an early warning that there is something wrong with your diet. Our hair reacts extremely quickly to deficiencies in what we are eating. Hair cells are the second fastest-growing part of the body (the first is bone marrow) and as such they rapidly begin to suffer if they are denied their essentials.
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February 13, 2020
Ways to Eat Almonds
Almonds are one of the best food sources of Vitamin E the antioxidant linked to fighting heart disease as well as keeping skin and eyes healthy and supporting the immune system. They are packed with unsaturated fats which helps reduce “bad” cholesterol and maintain the good variety. Eating a handful of nuts daily has been shown to dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease and early death.
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February 12, 2020
The Health Benefits of Eating Pumpkin Seeds
Read moreThe NHS recommends eating pumpkin seeds. It says that in the battle to lower cholesterol and fight heart disease we should try to replace foods high in saturated fats with small amounts of food high in unsaturated fats like pumpkin seeds.
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December 19, 2019
Five Reasons to go Vegan
Read moreIn 2019 a quarter of a million people from around the globe took the Veganuary pledge to try a month of veganism and almost half of them say they will stay vegan. So, it seems certain that the opening of not just a new year, but the new 2020s decade will make a truly major impact on the plant-based eating boom in the UK.
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December 19, 2019
Vitamins And Supplements Vegans Should Take
Whether you’re taking part in Veganuary or have been living a life powered by plants for a while, it’s handy to know which supplements and minerals can offer you some extra support. Although some people think a vegan lifestyle meets all the daily nutritional requirements, you may find that there are some crucial things lacking in a vegan diet, and begin to wonder what vitamins and supplements should a vegan take. Read more -
December 17, 2019
Ways to Eat Chia
Read moreJust a few years ago chia was a strange South American “superfood”. Now these little seeds are part of everyday living across the nation. And no wonder. A tablespoon of chia (around 10g) has 3g of fibre, 1.5g of protein, 1.78g of Omega 3 fat, all the essential amino acids and a very impressive array of minerals.
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November 13, 2019
Health Benefits of Maca Powder
Maca, is a root that grows in the Andes Mountains of Peru at an elevation of 3800 – 4400m (12500 – 14400ft) above sea level. The colour varies considerably; from white, to yellow, red, purple and black, has been eaten for hundreds of years, and it is mainly grown for its nutritional and health benefits. Read more -
November 1, 2019
Give the Gift of Health
Read moreWhat 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!
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November 1, 2019
Life's Real Essentials
Read moreThere 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.
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October 22, 2019
Nuts are for Life!
Read moreThere 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.
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October 21, 2019
What is Vitamin D?
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? Read more
