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.
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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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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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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 9, 2019
40 Uses for Coconut Oil
Read moreCoconut 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.
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October 2, 2019
The Nutritional Value of Dried Apricots
Read moreDried 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.
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September 10, 2019
Is Dried Fruit Good For You?
Read moreA 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.
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August 8, 2019
Filling The Fibre Gap
Few of us eat enough fibre. The recommended level of consumption is 30g a day. Yet most of us eat no more than 18g.Yet fibre can be a life saver.The NHS says: There is strong evidence that eating plenty of fibre is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.”
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July 19, 2019
Catch Up With Casheese!
Catch Up With Casheese! It’s cheese… made from Cashews. The idea of turning cashews into cheese at first sounds a little, well, nutty. But that’s before you have seen the magic that happens when you soak a handful of cashews in water and then blitz them in a food processor for a few minutes. The result is instant cream. Read more -
July 11, 2019
Nuts Save Lives
Read moreNuts 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.
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April 23, 2019
The Plant Body Builders
Proteins are body builders. But forget muscle bound torsos and weight training they are the building blocks of all of us every day. They are vital for the growth and repair of every cell in our bodies. They maintain the functioning of muscles, the immune system and the blood in our veins.
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