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Hairy Bikers Si King and Dave Myers are known for their wholehearted love of good food and their twists on traditional favourites. So, what better than to have a little slice of nostalgia with their most comforting and delicious bakes? The boys have even brought jammy dodgers and bread and butter pudding bang up to date with gluten free and vegan options. So why not set some time aside for a trip down memory lane? Read more

Sharing a cuppa with family and friends has some amazing hidden health benefits. From improving your heart health to supporting the immune system, tea delivers much more than a warming cup of cheer. So why not put the kettle on, make a brew and enjoy the science behind the world’s second favourite drink.

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We always like to bring you balanced and accurate information about the healthy food that we have in our stores and online. So, when we were asked by a reader what the difference was between the humble raisin and the super tasty sultana, we decided we would take a closer look. Read more

‘No butter, no eggs but these beauties still taste fantastic. Swirling the nut butter in at the end is a great touch – we like peanut butter but almond or hazelnut both work fine too. There are lots of recipes for vegan brownies these days but we think these are the best we’ve tasted.’

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The immune boosting properties of turmeric have been enjoyed for thousands of years in Indian and Chinese medicine. Brewing some turmeric tea is considered the most effective way of taking this healing spice. Turmeric can help boost immune systems, reduce inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and has many more documented health benefits. Read more

Two more new Grape Tree stores have opened, bringing the total number of stores across the UK to almost 130. The Grape Tree approach to healthy eating and quality affordable health foods can now be enjoyed in Bognor Regis on the south coast and in Keswick in the very heart of the Lake District National Park. Read more

New research from an international team has shown that a diet rich in whole grains, fibre, fruit, and vegetables can affect immune health. Scientists from Germany, the Netherlands and Tanzania report that urban and rural populations can have differing immune systems as a result of their dietary choices. Read more

Most countries have their version of bread and butter pudding because no one wants to waste leftover bread. This is the old favourite with a splash of Spanish sherry, a whiff of cinnamon and orange.

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Hot cross bun meets chocolate brownie in this delightful Easter treat! You will love the combination of the classic seasonal spiced bun and chocolatey brownie goodness. It is the perfect recipe to share this Easter with family and friends. Read more

A lovely combination of peanut butter, chocolate, hot cross buns, and blondies. These are delicious fudgy blondies with added hot cross bun spices all complete with chocolate crosses. These bites are naturally vegan and gluten free!

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