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Stay up to date with the latest health news from the Grape Tree community. Or, get inspired with our healthy recipes designed with healthy eating in mind. You can find many vegan recipes and gluten-free recipes, and recipes from guest bloggers, including award-winning bloggers and recipe creators.

  1. July 23, 2019

    Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

    These vegan chocolate peanut butter cups are simple to make, with just a few ingredients you can make delicious tasty treats. They have no refined sugars and are gluten-free, healthy Reese’s cups anyone? Read more
  2. 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
  3. July 11, 2019

    Nuts Save Lives

    Nuts 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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  4. July 11, 2019

    No-Bake Mini Pecan Pies - Vegan

    These mini no-bake pecan pies are so easy to make, taste delicious and are a great healthy alternative to the traditional recipe. This version is free from refined sugar, dairy, eggs and gluten. They are the perfect mini treat that everyone can enjoy.

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  5. June 26, 2019

    CBD Cannabidiol: For Your Health and Well-Being

    CBD, short for cannabidiol, is yet another of the amazing nutrient compounds found in the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. Hemp is a source of nutrients unlike any other with an oil containing all the families of essential fatty acids, a protein with all the amino acids humans require, and now CBD is set to join this list with its own amazing health promoting properties. Read more
  6. June 2, 2019

    Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake

    Light and delicate, this raw decadent cheesecake melts in your mouth! Its also made with wholesome raw ingredients and packed with vitamins and minerals. Plus, it’s ready in no time at all.

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  7. May 30, 2019

    Lentil Ragu & Gluten Free Spaghetti

    Are you struggling to get your five a day? Then try this super healthy lentil ragu recipe, a yummy veggie alternative to spaghetti bolognese that will get you four steps closer. Plus, it can be frozen and reheated for extra convenience. Read more
  8. May 8, 2019

    French Fancies - Gluten Free & Vegan

    A favourite sweet treat from your childhood! A delicious and delicate sponge, jam ?lling, marzipan on top and finally the sweet icing topping! Read more
  9. May 1, 2019

    Ten things you should know about Walnuts

    National newspapers have just revealed the latest in the never-ending story of how good walnuts are for our health. The Daily Express splashed Walnuts Prevent Heart Disease across its front page in reporting the findings of a researchers in Spain who studied the impact of walnut consumption on 700 healthy older adults. 

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  10. 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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  11. April 19, 2019

    Carrot Cake Balls

    Easter is a time we see carrot based recipes everywhere! This is a delicious carrot cake recipe, but now we also have this carrot cake energy ball to share which is just perfect if you don’t have the time to make on a full on cake or if you’d like a recipe for a sweet, delicious treat to give you a boost of energy and a load of nutrients too!

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