Green and black cardamom pods, known as the queen of spices

Cardamom: The Queen of Spices Explained

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If black pepper is the king of spices, cardamom is often called the queen. Fragrant, complex and highly prized, it is one of the oldest and most va...
Mushroom powder and functional mushrooms such as lion's mane and reishi

The Rise of Mushroom Powders: Benefits, Types and How to Use Them

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Mushrooms have stepped well beyond the dinner plate. Once reserved for stir-fries and soups, certain mushrooms are now dried and ground into fine p...
Plant-based protein powder suitable for a vegan keto diet

Vegan and Keto: Low-Carb Plant Protein Powders Worth Trying

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Following a vegan diet and a keto diet at the same time can feel like a bit of a balancing act. Keto asks you to keep carbohydrates low and protein...
A scoop of plant-based protein powder suitable for a low-carb keto diet

The Best Plant-Based Protein Powders for a Keto Diet

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Sticking to a keto diet is all about keeping carbohydrates low while getting enough protein and healthy fat. For anyone who also eats plant-based, ...
Jars of honey including Manuka and floral varieties with a honey dipper

A Guide to Honey: Manuka, Floral Varieties and How to Choose

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Honey is one of the oldest foods we know, and it is also one of the most varied. Open a few jars side by side and you will find colours ranging fro...
Fresh organic fruit and vegetables, illustrating when it is worth buying organic

Organic or Not? The Foods Where It Really Counts

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Standing in the supermarket aisle, faced with two versions of the same fruit and a noticeable gap in price, most of us have asked the same question...
Collagen powder alongside vitamin C rich foods that support the body's natural collagen

What Is Collagen and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

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Scroll through any wellness feed and you will not get far before collagen appears. It is stirred into coffee, sold as flavoured powders, added to d...
A honeybee pollinating a flower, showing why pollinators are vital for our food

No Bees, No Breakfast: Why Pollinators Are Worth Protecting

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Picture your usual breakfast. Maybe a bowl of fruit, a spoonful of honey stirred into porridge, a coffee, a handful of berries on the side. Now tak...
A jar of raw organic virgin coconut oil with a fresh coconut

Why Raw Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Deserves a Spot in Your Kitchen

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Some ingredients earn their keep quietly, and raw organic virgin coconut oil is one of them. It sits in the cupboard looking unassuming, then turns...
Refreshing cold drinks with fruit and ice for hot summer days

What Should You Drink on Hot Summer Days?

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With heatwaves now a regular part of the British summer, knowing what to reach for keeps you cool, hydrated and feeling well. Here is a sensible g...
Fermented foods including kombucha, kimchi and sauerkraut for gut health

What Is Fermented Food? A Beginner's Guide

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Fermented food is food or drink transformed by live microorganisms — mostly bacteria and yeasts. These microbes feed on natural sugars and starches...
Spanish almonds shown in and out of their shells

Why Spanish Almonds Are Some of the Best in the World

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Not all almonds are equal. The ones we source come from Spain, and that is a deliberate choice rather than a happy accident. Spanish almonds have a...