nuts

The humble walnut, that crunchy, tasty whole food much-loved combined with coffee in a cake, is the oldest tree food known to man - dating back to 7,000BC.

Winter is the time to bolster your immune system against the bugs and infections that abound at this time of year. From spices to nuts and chocolate we can make changes to our diet that can give us a ring of confidence during those short days and long nights. Here are the foods that can help our internal protection system:

Our health, wealth and the planet will benefit from change Feeding the world sustainably remains one of the biggest global challenges that humankind currently faces. For, according to the United Nations, agriculture accounts for almost a quarter of the world’s damaging greenhouse gas emissions. Livestock farming is considered one of the major contributing factors to the extreme weather conditions that large parts of the world are experiencing.

Who said Christmas treats had to be naughty? These are full of almondy goodness.

While we are all almost certain to have a guest who may not enjoy the traditional meal, we have ensured that our vegan and vegetarian friends have a delicious option too. Including chestnuts, walnuts and chickpeas. This tasty alternative will go down a treat!

The five foods that can support you through the festive season. More than 200 years ago the American statesman Benjamin Franklin famously said of life: “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.”

Scientists have mapped the toll your food can take on your life expectancy. And they have found that eating a handful of nuts each day could help you gain 26 minutes of healthy life. In contrast a hotdog could cost you 36 minutes

As you may have guessed from the name, sugar almonds are the traditional almond, levelled up with a coating of delicious sugar candy.

Need something sweet for Afternoon Tea? This dark chocolate tiffin is a great choice and easy to make! With your healthy favourites added crystallised ginger, pistachios and omega mix.

It has happened to us all. We are enjoying the summer weather in short sleeves and shorts, and, before we know it, we have been targeted and bitten by a bug. Insect bites in Britain are mostly harmless, but they do sting and nip. While we may not notice a bite at first, the lumps under our skin a few hours later are a tell-tale sign we have provided a take-away for a flying assailant. Creams and ointments can help, but did you know that there are natural items around at home that could help soothe the itching?

This Coconut Caramel Granola Tart is no-bake and ready in less than an hour. It has a nutty, chewy and naturally sweet granola biscuit-y base filled with a gooey, no-date salted caramel topped with whipped fluffy coconut yoghurt/cream and fresh fruits and superfoods.