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5 fabulous everyday SUPER foods you must eat today. And Why

5 fabulous everyday SUPER foods you must eat today. And why.

Every year, several foods emerge that get foodies in a fluster. Last year, the ancient African grain teff rose to fame; the leafy green kale was hailed as a must-eat (something I don’t ascribe to); and rapini (broccoli rabe), black garlic and kimchi (fermented Korean vegetable) were ranked high among the culinary cool kids. This year is no different; here are the top 5 ‘superfoods’ we can expect to see appearing at supermarkets and on dinner tables. I’ve included what’s...

18 May 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

Product review: Super high-oleic safflower oil

“What does super high-oleic mean?” I hear you ask. Also, “I haven’t heard of safflower for ages. What’s the deal?”...

11 May 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

Iron-deficiency anaemia and more

Iron-deficiency anaemia, a common problem in women and girls that affects their immunity, work performance and thermo-regulation is...

27 April 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

What a vegetarian should eat each day

Energy drinks part 2 – Safety Concerns

These days, energy drinks always seem to be in the headlines. Parents, teachers and coaches worry about their effects on young...

20 April 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

What a vegetarian should eat each day

Energy drinks part 1 – sugar and caffeine combined

Of course, you don’t need me to tell you that there’s an energy drinks craze. Red Bull, V, Monster and Mother are just some of...

13 April 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

Product Review: Healthy Life Food Tracker

Product review: Healthy Life Food Tracker

When I was first asked to write this review, I thought, Not another tracker. After all, there have been several in recent years,...

6 April 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

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Here’s what I’m reading at the moment. Check out these best-sellers in diet, cooking and nutrition.

Sweat

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Eat More Live Well

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How I've Kept The Weight Off

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The Language of Food

Annabel Abbs writes outstanding prose on the quiet joy of cooking

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