Wholesome Living
Healthy Breakfast Ideas
We’ve all heard the classic saying that ‘Breakfast is the most important meal of the day’, but is there any truth to it? Is skipping it really the dietary faux pas we’ve been led to believe?
What are Raisins?
Raisins. Those small but tasty fruits that are full of sweet and juicy flavour, in fact, one could describe them as nature’s very own candy! They're a staple in many traditional British baking recipes, but can also be used in savoury dishes, as well as a quick and healthy snack.
Foods That Help You Sleep
There are a variety of chemicals, enzymes, amino acids and other nutrients that can help in falling and staying asleep, and fortunately, you can find a lot of them in foods and drinks.
Is Dried Fruit Good for You?
We all know fresh fruits are generally good for you and absolutely delicious - they are natures candy after all! However, what about their dried counterparts, are they still healthy for you?
Why should you eat more whole foods?
We learned that fruits and vegetables were good for us when we were kids. Our parents tried to encourage us to eat spinach, broccoli and lettuce in many ways - sometimes by using force. Remember that?
Increase Dried Food Shelf Life
Diatomaceous Earth
Using Diatomaceous Earth to store dry goods is not a novel concept. Several ancient cultures used to mix DE into their grain sto...
How to Stock a Healthy Pantry
The best pantry items last, on average, four months to a year without spoiling — meaning 1) you always have the building blocks of a health-conscious home-cooked meal and 2) you can say goodbye to impulsively ordering take-out because there’s nothing on-hand.
Foods That Are Easy to Store
It is oftentimes not only time-consuming to go to the grocery store, but it can also get quite expensive. Oftentimes, buying in bulk works out much cheaper than buying little amounts every time. If you have a healthy pantry with a nice variety of products, you will always have a base for a meal on hand.
Foods for a Healthy Heart
According to British Heart Foundation coronary heart disease causes more than a quarter of all UK deaths every year. Healthy eating is a great and easy way to reduce your risk of heart disease.
3 Foods Your Brain Needs to Stay Sharp as You Age
The brain changes with age. Occasionally forgetting where you parked the car is expected, but the kind of memory loss that robs you of your ability...
If You Aren't Eating Blueberries, You Should Be!
Native to North America, blueberries have long been popular for their sweet, delicious taste and now they are even more popular because of the nutr...
