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Naturally-Occurring waxy substance cholesterol comes in two forms, good and bad. Good cholesterol is carried around the body by high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and is simply swept away after use. Bad cholesterol, transported by low-density lipoproteins (LDL), can be deposited in arteries, restricting blood flow, causing coronary heart disease and at worst a heart attack.

A member of the mulberry and fig family Jackfruit is a native of south-west India but has moved on to the East Indies, Malaysia and many other parts of the world.

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.

These dried fruit cupcakes are light and fluffy and bursting with flavour! Wholesome ingredients combining juicy dried cranberries and zesty orange flavour.

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.

The mango tree is a native of South Asia and has been cultivated there for thousands of years. But it has now spread around the tropical and subtropical world and is now harvested in Africa, Australia, the Americas and the Caribbean.