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Home » Health » A-Zs » A-Z of foods

A-Z of foods

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flaxseed in bowls

Flaxseed

10/12/2020  |   A-Z of foods

The tiny flaxseed contains unique nutrients and offers more health benefits than you might think

Health
rosemary

Rosemary

08/12/2020  |   A-Z of foods

Rosemary is an evergreen shrub that can live up to 30 years! Its leaves are rich in antioxidants and offer many health-protective properties.

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oregano

Oregano

08/12/2020  |   A-Z of foods

Oregano contains several specific essential oils that have anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic properties.

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basil

Basil

08/12/2020  |   A-Z of foods

Basil contains several essential oils which are responsible for its characteristic flavour and scent. These oils have a number of health benefits, for example anti-bacterial properties and helping to support your immune system.

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Aubergines

Aubergine

19/11/2020  |   A-Z of foods

This deep purple vegetable popular across the world has a lot to offer. Aubergine is also known as eggplant or brinjal and belongs to the nightshade family, along with tomatoes and potatoes.

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wholegrains

Wholegrains

16/11/2020  |   A-Z of foods

Wholegrains! You hear the term all the time but do you know what they are? And why are they so important to our health?

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Tempeh with rice and broccoli

Tempeh

16/11/2020  |   A-Z of foods

A firm favourite of plant-based and Asian diets, tempeh is a nutritional powerhouse that tastes great – what’s not to like?

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Turmeric

Turmeric

05/04/2020  |   A-Z of foods

A golden spice with a myriad of health benefits, turmeric is a true example of medicinal food. It is the root of a flowering plant from the ginger family native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

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Ginger

Ginger

15/03/2020  |   A-Z of foods

One of the most popular ingredients in the world, ginger has a million uses and is amazing for your health. It is the root of a leafy plant with orchid-like flowers that originated in Southeast Asia.

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