by Adam | Aug 17, 2020 | Nutrition
To function healthily our bodies require a balance of proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates (sugar, starch and fibre), fats, and water. In this article we take a look at the importance of dietary fibre. Dietary fibre is found in carbohydrates such as fruits,...
by Adam | Aug 12, 2020 | Nutrition
There is a lot of talk these days about carbohydrates. Here we will analyse what exactly is a carbohydrate and what are healthy carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are molecules that have carbon, oxygen and hydrogen atoms. Sugars and starches are carbohydrates and their main...
by Adam | Aug 6, 2020 | Recipes
Here is a simple, tasty and nutritious Broad Bean Hummus Recipe. If you haven’t tried Broad Bean Hummus before, DO! Beautiful taste, dead easy to make and a refreshing alternative to regular chickpea hummus. Broad beans (also known as Fava Beans) are easy to...
by Adam | Aug 5, 2020 | Nutrition
Nuts are wonderful sources of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and there are some great nuts we can grow in the UK. They make tasty, ready-to-go snacks, are used in spreads, plant milks, cheeses and ice cream,...
by Adam | Aug 4, 2020 | Recipes
Here is a really simple seasonal recipe for Rhubarb Crumble. Rhubarb is a hardy perennial that is so easy to grow year after year and there is a long harvest between April and August. Everyone should have a rhubarb patch! And everyone should have a recipe for Rhubarb...
