Pineapple powerhouse! They can mostly be found in Latin America and West Africa. In Europe the majority of pineapples in our market come from Costa Rica, which supplies approximately 75% of all the pineapples found in the EU. When did the pineapple come to the UK? Always being associated with luxury and prestige due to […]
Garlic – a helpful little bulb! For thousands of years, before this bulb was used to flavour our favourite dishes, it was used as a medical treatment in ancient cultures. The health benefits of garlic were used by Egyptian, Chinese, and Roman civilisations. To quote the often-called father of western medicine, the ancient Greek physician […]
Alcohol and bone health! One of the ways alcohols can cause problems is by negatively influencing your bone health and increasing the risk of osteoporosis! Bone is a living tissue that continues to undergo change and replacement, even after you have reached full maturity. Long-term alcohol consumption can interfere with bone growth and replacement, resulting […]
Eggcellent eggs! Since the domestication of the chicken, we have been enjoying and nourishing ourselves with eggs. A single large, boiled egg contains: Folate Vitamin A Vitamin B12 Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) Phosphorous Selenium Riboflavin (vitamin B2) They also contain good amounts of vitamin E, vitamin D, vitamin B6, calcium and zinc! The average egg […]
Is stress hurting your back? There is no doubt that back pain is extremely frustrating. In many cases, the inability to pinpoint a cause or relate it to a specific event can be the most irritating thing about it, second only to the discomfort that interferes with your daily activities! You may be surprised to […]
Coffee – a curious little bean! What is coffee? There are two main species of coffee beans: – Arabica Robusta Depending on where they are grown, both the country and the altitude determines the flavour profile. Can drinking coffee be good for you? The simple answer is yes – in moderation! Let’s take a look […]
The Humble Potato However, the vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytochemicals it provides can help ward off disease and benefit human health! What is a potato? The humble spud is an edible tuber that grows underground on the roots of the Solanum tuberosum plant. They were first domesticated in the Andes in South America up to […]
Are you getting enough Vitamin C? It is needed for the health and repair of various tissues in the body, including: Skin Ligaments and tendons Blood vessel walls Bone Cartilage Teeth What is Vitamin C? Vitamins are a group of substances needed in small amounts by the body to maintain its health. Vitamin C or […]
Your heart is a muscle too! It will come as no surprise that being physically active is a huge step towards good heart health. Being physically active is an effective tool for strengthening the heart muscle. Other benefits include: Keeps weight under control. Wards off artery damage due to high cholesterol Helps to reduce high […]
Vitamin D – are you getting enough? What is Vitamin D and why is it important? It is important because it helps the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorous, both of which are essential for building bone, teeth and for muscle health. Studies have shown that this essential vitamin can reduce cancer cell growth, […]
