Prunes are not what they used to be. At least not from an image point of view. Once an unappealing product associated with curing digestive issues they are now becoming recognised as a nutritious dried fruit with a flavour – and sweetness – deserving of a place in healthier mealtimes and elegant recipes.
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- April 5, 2018
Ten things you should know about Goji Berries
Goji berries are the fruit of a woody shrub in the nightshade family that also includes the potato, tomato and tobacco. When the bright red fruits form from purple flowers they are shaped like elongated grapes and are prone to damage.
Read more - April 5, 2018
Ten things you should know about Dates
Dates are one of the oldest cultivated crops on earth. Date palms have been grown for so long – certainly thousands of years – that no one can be sure of the start date or where the story began.
Read more - 2 mins read March 21, 2018
Put a New Spring in Your Step with Our Key Energy Foods
Is the prospect of a new Spring leaving you feeling a little short of blooming energy? Then perhaps it is time to put some extra get-up-and-go in your diet. And not just a quick sugary fix. Read more - March 9, 2018
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Read moreMarch is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It has been termed the silent killer, but there are signs to look out for and ways in which you can reduce your risk if you know how. That is what this post is all about.
- February 26, 2018
Apple, Cranberry & Walnut Quinoa Salad
Read moreThis fresh, nutty, sweet quinoa dish is the perfect salad with a delicious combination of flavours and texture as well as a great balance of healthy fats, slow-releasing carbohydrates and plant-based protein.
- January 22, 2018
Quinoa & Peanut Satay Stir Fry Recipe
Read moreThis Quinoa & Peanut Satay Stir Fry recipe takes the standard stir fry to a whole new level. The combination of vegetables is a dream, especially when cooked in flavoursome tamari and Grape Tree dried herbs then paired with quinoa for a tasty and nutritious change to noodles and crunchy peanuts for added texture.
- January 15, 2018
Try a Taste of Happiness
Read moreCan these foods help beat the Winter blues? Try a taste of happiness. If you are feeling down or facing up to those Winter blues can food put the smile back on your face? There is growing evidence of the link between food and mood.
- September 4, 2017
Put A New Face On 5 A Day With Delicious Dried Fruit
Read moreLets face it. Only one in four of us hits the 5-a-day target for eating fruit and vegetables. But it could be a matter of life and death. Research makes it clear that the more fruit and veg. we consume the less likely we are to fall victim to serious illness like heart disease, stroke and cancer.
