When money’s tight, the weekly food shop can be challenging. But if you follow some of our top tips, you’ll find eating healthy on a budget is achievable, without sacrificing taste.…
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Food and drink plays a crucial role in maintaining good mental health and wellbeing
Caffeine-Free Energy Drinks: Can they replace a morning coffee?
80% of the world’s population consumes a caffeinated product each day, so what would it take to give it up? Caffeine is a natural brain and central nervous system stimulant found in tea, coffee, and cocoa plants. While it’s relatively harmless, those with anxiety [https://www.anxietyuk.org.…
Free-From: Eating Out Awards
A snapshot of restaurants bringing innovation and excellence to allergen-free cuisines In recent years, greater public awareness of allergies and intolerances has led to the rise in popularity of so-called “free-from” products. These foods are made without common allergens such as dairy, eggs or wheat, and have taken off at…
Mythbuster: Peanut Butter Me Up?
It’s the creamy gloop that sticks to the roof of your mouth, slathered on toast, or wedged inside America’s favourite sandwich. But is peanut butter actually good for your health? A staple in 89% of American households, peanut butter has made its way across the pond and become…
Alternative Milks: The Plants Challenging the Dairy Industry
In recent years, the “clean eating” movement has more of us questioning the nutritional value of the food and drinks we consume. While cow’s milk has its benefits, including high levels of calcium [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/calcium/] and B vitamins, it isn’t without problems. Allergies,…
Alcohol-free festive drinks
With Christmas party season around the corner, the fizz is bound to be flowing – but you don’t always have to ‘drink’ to enjoy the festive spirit…
5 types of vegan
According to a new survey, 11% of UK consumers say they’ve tried a vegan diet, and 19% would consider going vegan. But what exactly does that entail?…
Avocado or Avoca-don't?
Avocado fever has swept the nation, but after you dig a little deeper into this amazingly popular fruit, will you still be lathering it on your toast, or leaving it on the shelf? Whether a component in a healthy smoothie, a topping for your morning toast, or purely because you…