Health Blog
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Why Peas Are So Precious!
Every summer, we grow fresh peas on our allotment but the sad thing is that they never get as far as our kitchen!Â
They are so delicious that we always pick and eat them straight away - fresh from their pods.Â
But of course there is nothing wrong with that as there are so many health benefits from eating them fresh and raw...
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The Signs and Symptoms of a Possible Zinc Deficiency in Your Child
You might never have given a thought to whether your child gets enough zinc in his or her diet but a zinc deficiency is surprisingly common.
Find out more...
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Taking The Sting Out Of Stinging Nettles
Pick a bunch of nettles with your bare hands at your peril! If you should get stung, you will always find dock leaves growing close by which you can use as an antidote by rubbing on the affected area. Dock leaves are long, wide leaves that grow from a short stem. -
Include These Foods in Your Diet for a Healthier Skin
When it comes to looking after your skin, what you put into your body is just as important as the way you treat your skin - and the products you use.
It is always vital to drink plenty of water to help hydrate your skin. At the same time, some specific foods are very effective at helping to fight acne, keeping your skin looking fresh and avoiding dryness. We share these foods...
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Top Tips for Waking Well in the Morning
Sleep inertia is the name given to that discomfort you can feel when you wake up feeling even more tired than when you went to bed or even when you have a good night's sleep, you still wake up feeling sluggish, disoriented and grumpy.
Many adults struggle with waking up fresh and feeling alive in the mornings. While it is often normal to wake up feeling a bit otherwise, most of us will find any grogginess will quickly disappear as the brain fully awakens.
However, if you consistently don't get enough sleep - thereby building up a "sleep debt" - your chances of feeling sleepy will increase.Â
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How to Make Good Use of Lemon Peels
When life gives you lemons, you can make so much more than lemonade... -
All You Need to Know About Lemons
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Lemons have so many uses from cooking and baking to cleaning and natural remedies and I have a slice of lemon every day in my mug of black tea...
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How to Increase the Microbes in the Plants we Eat!
Humans have a microbiota made up of microbes which will defend us against unwanted disease and ailments. Plants do too and we can benefit from their microbiota by eating a diet that is rich in organic fruit and vegetables. Find out more about ensuring this happens!
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How to Include More Fiber in Your Diet
Fiber is found in those hard to digest parts of plants - namely fruits and vegetables, legumes and pulses, nuts and seeds and legumes.
The daily recommended intake of fiber is one and a half ounces a day - but are you managing to meet this amount?
It can go a long way to improving your blood pressure as well as helping to ensure your have regular bowel movements and preventing the appearance of hemorrhoids.
But there are many more benefits...
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Why You Should Include More Fresh Pineapple in Your Diet!
We share some of the many health benefits if you include fresh pineapple in your diet.
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With Their High Fat Content And More, Almonds Are Good For Your Health
Although we think of the almond as a nut, it is technically the seed of the fruit of the almond tree – rather like the peach or apricot pip. While almond trees can be found in Asia, Europe, North America and Africa, virtually all commercial trees are grown in California... -
Pitching for a Pomegranate?
Such a delicious fruit but some would-be consumers are put off by the effort they have to put in to actually remove the seeds from their casing.
But there are so many potential health benefits to make it well worth that effort!!
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