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The top reasons for eating leeks [with Recipes]

Leeks are great for you and British leeks are available most of the year, so there’s no excuse not to eat them.

September 13, 2026
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Leeks are Back!British leeks are available all year round (except June), but the peak times for them are the spring and autumn and as we are into September its a great time to add them back into our diet. Our favourite recipes are below, but a few facts first. Did you know?Leeks...

In Season this August

Check out the foods in season this month

August 03, 2026
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In Season this MonthBlackberriesOffer protection from heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and cancerBroccoliGreat for your heart, blood, brain, immune system, eyesight and cellsCeleryA nutrient lightweight but great for flavourCos LettuceGood for the health of...

How to Wow Your Friends at Dinner Parties Every Time!

How a mismatched meal could save your dinner party.

June 17, 2026

Summer is here, ignore the weather! It's party time and I'm talking dinner parties. I love an al fresco meal, but how to wow your guests?I have lost count of how many times I’ve had a meal with an amazing starter only for it to be followed by a decidedly average main course. I...

Natural Hay Fever Remedies - The Truth

Start your defence now, before hay fever season starts!

April 02, 2026
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Hay fever season is upon us!I don’t know about you but every year hay fever season hits me, without me remembering that I have it every year. So, I suddenly start sneezing, my nose is running and my eyes start itching and I’m wondering what’s going on, then the penny drops!What...

Retox -The Nutritional Benefits of Your Favourite Drinks!

Finished with that detox, it's time to Retox!

February 09, 2026
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Did you start the year with a detox or not drinking? Well if you did and its time to retox, we’ve got the low down on which drinks have the most nutrients to get you off to the right start. It's good to be a bit more informed in your choices 😃So, lets just check out how good...

Beans are a triple win for health, climate and affordability

Bang in some Beans the new initiative from the Food Foundation

December 04, 2025

Bang in some Beans is a new initiative from the Food Foundation, supported by celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley‑Whittingstall and Tom KerridgeThe Food Foundation and partners Veg Power and Kent Student Union are beginning an exciting new three-year Lottery funded...

Should you take vitamin D supplements?

It's a good question, read on...

November 13, 2025
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Vitamin D, known as "the sunshine vitamin" because your body produces it after exposure to the sun, has long been known to help build strong bones by increasing your body's absorption of calcium and phosphorous. But with winter upon us it's difficult to get vitamin D from...

The best foods to reduce tiredness and fatigue

Are you feeling tired and lacking in energy? Do you need your Va Va Voom Back?

October 10, 2025
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Summer’s over, we’ve just come back from holiday and the autumn blues have taken over. We’re feeling tired and lacking in energy and motivation to do anything. We need help to get our Va Va Voom back! How about you?Are you looking at the door that’s covered in fingerprints...

Blood pressure friendly foods

Find out what foods to eat for your blood pressure

September 04, 2025
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I read the other day that around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure. Wow, that really shocked me, and according to the NHS, many people won’t realise they have it. What is it hypertension?Hypertension or high blood pressure, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But...

What’s the difference between macro and micronutrients?

And are you getting enough?

August 13, 2025
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We all know that good nutrition is really important, but with so much conflicting information it can be hard to figure out. For example, what are the differences between macro and micronutrients? MacronutrientsWhen we think about nutrients we usually think about protein,...

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