Learning from Lockdown

I’m a glass half full sort of person so right from the onset of lockdown I could see so many positive health benefits that could emerge if people choose to go that way. It
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A Late Start. 15th April 2020

It’s been a late start to the gardening year, partly because all the rain earlier in the year meant that the soil was sodden and un-workable and partly because our allotment
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Lentil, Carrot and Ginger Soup

To make this soup even quicker and easier to prepare I like to chop the vegetables in a food processor until finely diced
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Pickled Seaweed

I first came across pickled seaweed when I was judging a 'free from' award. I was so impressed that I decided to have a go at making my own. It makes a lovely accompaniment to meals and is so healthy.
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Being a Healthy Vegan is not Easy

I love vegan food and frequently eat vegan meals but it’s not easy. I congratulate any vegan who can stick to such a strict regime and eat healthily. Whenever I want a quick
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Snacking for Health and Weight Loss.

People fall into two categories when it comes to snacking, those who do and those who are very much against eating between meals. Recently I read about two pieces of research where
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Eating out in London

I love eating out in London – I have rarely had a bad meal and there is such a wide range to choose from usually at reasonable prices which is unusual for a capital city. Firstly
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Colds Can be Useful

We had some sad news today about a friend of ours who had had a sudden heart attack and died. This was a guy who seemed very fit, who bicycled, played lots of sport, was fairly sli
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