Got a heart for pistachios? You’d be nuts not to
Nuts used to be the bad guys. They were seen as high in fat and calories. Now they are recognised for their positive effect on the body, particularly as a likely preventative of heart disease. People...
View ArticleFlaxseed could protect from breast cancer
Compelling evidence that consuming phytoestrogen-rich substances like flaxseed can reduce the risk of death from breast cancer by as much as 40%. The study involved 1140 women who had been diagnosed...
View ArticleThe lowdown on linseed
Linseed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. It makes a useful alternative to fish oil as it is believed to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. However, it is not yet conclusive that linseed...
View ArticleGet the right nutrient mix for a power boost for your body
I don’t know if you’re a pill-type person… My confession is that I am. I don’t mind taking a vitamin or some other little tablet to boost my health, and the strength of the supplement industry shows...
View ArticleYou’ll be surprised how much health-power is packed into a drink of Dr Oats
Heart power in a smoothie I was dubious at first. But where other recipes had failed, this version of the drink was a roaring success? The key ingredient? Oats. It is reckoned that just 3g of oat...
View ArticleManuka Honey and Cider Vinegar – a winning combination
Healing combination Some people would swear by cider vinegar for treating weight loss, rheumatism, blood pressure and more. Others will tell you that manuka honey is the elixir of life, its...
View ArticleFluffy meringue, the ultimate gluten free dessert
I took some of the Two Chicks Liquid Egg Whites home with me this week. As you know, with eggs, all the cholesterol is in the yolk. So for those on a low cholesterol diet and feeling deprived of...
View ArticlePomology – not the science for studying the English but the study of apples
When I was young I must admit, I didn’t like apples much – only the really juicy ones like Granny Smiths. Now I find I appreciate them for their lovely taste and their ability to supply fibre and...
View ArticleRooibos tea is good for your heart
Teas from exotic regions. They often promise to be miracle elixirs. So it’s nice when research backs it up, as for Rooibos tea which has been found to improve heart health. Rating rooibos We know the...
View ArticleAlternatives to milk
Possibly 75% of people around the world are lactose intolerant – which might go some way to explaining why there are so many alternatives to milk. But there are numerous other reasons too, it might be...
View ArticleSirco – proven to help your heart
Made from natural ingredients It may look innocent but it’s powerful stuff. Sirco is the first fruit juice drink that has been scientifically proven (thanks to EFSA accreditation) to help maintain...
View ArticleRooibos Teas – for a bit of ‘Tea’-LC
There is a commonly used British phrase that tells us ‘A cup of tea will fix just about everything’. This might actually be the case for Rooibos Tea, otherwise known as Red Bush Tea. Rooibos is...
View ArticleFor the love of Chocolate – have a guilt free Valentines
With the arrival of Valentine chocolates in the supermarkets and with Easter just around the corner, February can be a disheartening month for those of us determined to keep to our new year resolutions...
View Article10 Easy Health Tips – simple ways to improve overall wellbeing
Most of us are already aware that the human body needs good nutrition, sufficient hydration and enough sleep for it to recover and heal itself. Here are 10 simple and easy tips to improve health, that...
View ArticleTop 10 Healthy Heart Tips
In the scheme of things good living can be challenging without good health. And most of us want to make healthy choices so we can age gradually and enjoy every stage of life. Making healthy choices...
View ArticleGot a heart for pistachios? You’d be nuts not to
Nuts used to be the bad guys. They were seen as high in fat and calories. Now they are recognised for their positive effect on the body, particularly as a likely preventative of heart disease. In a...
View Article10 Easy Health Tips – simple ways to improve overall wellbeing
Most of us are already aware that the human body needs good nutrition, sufficient hydration and enough sleep for it to recover and heal itself. Here are 10 simple and easy tips to improve health, that...
View ArticleIntroducing KIKI Health; food supplements to detox, cleanse and support a...
We have just taken on a new range of supplements and superfoods from KIKI Health which we are all rather excited about! These are premium, high quality products without any fillers, synthetics or...
View ArticleKIKI Health; introducing the new premium supplement range to our shelves.
We have added to our supplement range with another ethical brand, KIKI Health, who are dedicated to sharing the life-changing benefits of pure power foods. These are premium, high quality food...
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