Soba noodles are a type of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat. Despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat and it contains no gluten, making it very gentle on the digestive system. It is high in the antioxidant rutin which helps strengthen blood vessels and improve circulation, and contains good levels of iron, zinc [...]
With the clocks going forward on 28th March, we can officially say good bye to the winter blues and look forward to the start of British Summer Time. Getting outside and making the most of the extra hour of daylight is a wonderful way to top-up your vitamin D levels, which are likely to have [...]
Food and eating play a very important part in our lives. They are not only essential for our health and wellbeing, but they also bring people together, with the sharing of food being central to social events, celebrations and ceremonies. We therefore often associate different foods with different occasions and emotions, such as maybe associating [...]
New research released from the American Heart Association has shown that the cardiovascular health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids in oily fish are affected by how the fish is cooked. Researchers found that baked or boiled fish is more effective at delivering omega-3 fatty acids than fried, salted or dried fish.
The reason for this [...]
With the New Year fast approaching, many of you may be asking yourself how you would like 2010 to be different from this year. The New Year is a fantastic time to reflect on your diet and lifestyle and where you might want to make changes, so that you can start 2010 looking and feeling [...]
The Christmas season is fast approaching, and with it the endless canapés, buffet tables and three course meals, not to mention the booze. If we’re not careful, Christmas dietary pitfalls can leave us piling on the extra pounds and creating havoc with our digestion. Here are ten top tips to help you navigate your way around the [...]
