Be Prepared and Fight Food Shortages with Hydroponics! A series of events has created a perfect storm: climate change, departing the EU, global supply chain problems caused by the pandemic, and now the war in Ukraine. We are already seeing the impacts with huge rises in fuel costs which impact most of us both directly
Review: Slightly Different low FODMAP food for IBS sufferers As is often the case with natural solutions to health issues, from complementary therapists to wonderful food made specifically for people with certain conditions, the people involved have often been spurred on by personal experience. Such is the case with Sonia Fox, who has launched a
What are Grains, Pulses and Legumes, and What Benefits Do They Offer? Looking after our health has never been more important. If you are anything like us and a vast majority of the population, you might find yourself thinking more about the things that you are putting in your body and the effects that they
The importance of eating seeds as part of a healthy diet Seeds should be an essential part of your diet, as they are incredibly healthy and beneficial to your wellbeing. However, many people are unaware of just how beneficial seeds are so, hopefully, this article will help you understand those benefits and the importance of
Sesame Ginger Steamed Broccoli Recipe by Keith Squires, Ayurvedic and plant-based expert, and author of Cooking with Love As we all know, broccoli is good for us. This bright green cruciferous vegetable is a good source of fibre and protein and is high in vitamins and minerals: iron, potassium, calcium, selenium, magnesium, vitamins A, C,
What does Boris’s Diet tell us about our Prime Minister’s commitment to priority policy changes? I must stress that this article is neither a political nor personal attack on Boris Johnson. However, Boris is adamant that he is committed to climate action; committed to reducing obesity and improving the health of the nation; and committed
Are you making the most of the amazing power of whole grains, asks Marlene Watson-Tara. The most important dietary change you can make is to integrate whole cereal grains (particularly short grain brown rice) into your daily diet. This should be a staple for everyone but is absolutely essential for anyone adopting a vegan lifestyle.
BOOK REVIEW: How to Eat Right & Save the Planet: A Plant-based Survival Guide for You and Your Family by Bill Tara Bill Tara has a rare gift: the ability to take a very serious topic and deliver the information in such a way that the book is a real page-turner. How to Eat Right
My favourite vegan ragù has a healthy and tasty base of mushrooms, lentils, and walnuts. The dictionary definition of ragù is ‘an Italian sauce with meat and tomatoes.’ Clearly, that definition needs to be updated because there is an ever-increasing number of delicious meatless ragù sauces to choose from, either to cook from scratch or
How to enjoy more nuts and seeds in your diet Whilst we all know that nuts and seeds are good for us, it’s often easy to leave them out of our diets. There’s a common myth that all nuts and seeds are expensive, bland or both. And many of us do not know the individual