What is water?Water is a colourless liquid composed of hydrogen and oxygen (H20). It is vital for life, although it supplies no calories. Drinking adequate amounts of water, or staying hydrated, is the first rule of health and nutrition. Our bodies can supposedly last weeks without food, yet just a few days without water. This…

What are baked beans?Baked beans are usually made with white beans such as haricot or cannellini, and served in a tomato sauce along with spices and seasoning such as paprika, onion powder, salt and sugar.Get inspiration with our delicious baked bean recipes from our home-made healthy baked beans to our spicy beans on toast.Nutritional profile…

Top 5 health benefits of chamomile tea1. Sleep supportiveChamomile tea is well-known for its sleep inducing properties, this may be due to its phytonutrient content, specifically a compound called apigenin, which is believed to have sedative effects. A 2015 study found that drinking chamomile tea helped postpartum women improve their depression and sleep quality.2. May…

Hand decorated eggs look lovely perched on a mantle piece or coffee table and make a great art project to keep the kids occupied during the Easter holidays.The empty shells are sometimes called ‘blown out’ eggs because the contents of the egg can be removed by blowing air through a straw. Our multi-talented assistant food…

Ready to book that retreat you’ve been dreaming of? Discover our top health-focused travel destinations for foodies, and why not enjoy one of our vibrant smoothies, salads or superfood recipes while you browse your options?Wellness travel is taking the tourist industry by storm, with an expected annual growth rate of 12.42% between 2023 and 2030.…

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Most of us have a person in our lives who we’d like to show our love and gratitude to on Mother’s Day.M&S offers a range of beautiful flowers, plus chocolates, sweet treats and bubbles that make the perfect gift on the special day. A bunch of flowers also make a great centrepiece if you’re planning…

Sautéed Green Beans – These green beans are tender crisp, deliciously buttery and highlighted with flavors of caramelized shallots and sautéed garlic. It’s the perfect way to upgrade a simple fresh vegetable.  Sautéing Green Beans I think for many the go to ways to cook green beans are to boil, steam and roast them. But after…

Paul, now 52, had lived a reclusive life with his mum Jennifer, but after her death in March 2021, an unexpected opportunity opened up his world in a positive way.After learning about the benefits of volunteering through a support worker, Paul, who is hard of hearing and has a lifelong learning disability, spotted an advert…

1. DON’T OVERFILL YOUR KETTLE“Most people think their fridges and ovens use the most power in the kitchen, but actually it’s the kettle. Don’t fill it up more than you need to – if you’re making one cup of tea, boil just enough water and that will cut down the time it takes to boil…