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W is for Walnuts
HEALTH MATTERS – ALPHABET OF HEALTHY FOODS – W IS FOR WALNUTS I love walnuts, they are one of my favourite health foods. Walnuts grow on trees and do well…
V is for Vinegars
There are surprising health benefits to be gained from including vinegar in your diet. I thought it would be fun to discuss the merits of vinegar because fish and chips…
Are you Ready to Bare your Arms and Legs?
When we start to bare our arms and legs, and our clothes become lighter and more close-fitting there can be that sense of panic. How have I gained all these…
U is for Umeboshi Plums
I was wondering what I could do for the letter U in this series of the Alphabet of Healthy Foods and after a little research found this amazing food Umeboshi…
T is for Turmeric
Turmeric or Curcuma longa, comes from the root of a flowering plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. Turmeric is used in Indian cooking and is known for its lovely bright…
Can Food Improve Our Mental Health and Reduce Stress?
We certainly live in a stressful world and today there is very little good news, so what are we able to do to improve our mental health and reduce stress?…
S is for Strawberries
Continuing the theme of bringing some summer joy to you, today it is S for Strawberries. Strawberries are the quintessential English fruit. They bring to mind, Wimbledon, Garden Parties, and…
R is for Raspberries
As we struggle with last days of winter, I thought it would be uplifting to look at summer fruits that we are lucky enough to be able to buy all…
Q is for Quince
The Quince’s cultivation goes back to ancient Greece and Rome, when it was a symbol of love and fertility. Quince is not a fruit I have eaten raw, but my…
Healthy Food on a Budget
The cost of food has risen so much that I wonder how people are coping with this, especially those with large families. My Mother used to say, “You must give…