Also known as the linseeds their plants have been long used for making clothes. More recently it has become apparent that the seeds of this blue flowering plant are very nutritious. Flax is cultivated mostly in Canada, Russia and the Ukraine as they require loam and fertile soils for...
Salmon
This is an extraordinary fish which lives out it’s life cycle between the ocean and inland rivers. The nutritional benefits slightly change between farmed and non-farmed salmon. Atlantic salmon is mostly farmed, whereas Pacific is usually caught in wild. The nutrition information (on the right) shows the values for Atlantic salmon which has been cooked. As one of the best sources for protein it contains many other nutrients which help to enhance general health. Omega 3 Even though considered an oily fish, this term is used for marking out the Omega-3 content of salmon. These fatty acids are essential and not synthesized by the body....
Asparagus
This extraordinary vegetable is the gift of the spring, rich with the fresh flavours and high amounts of minerals and vitamins. Whilst they are in season everyone should enjoy locally grown asparagus. As the would say in the fashion world, asparagus is the ‘must have’, low in calories but...
The benefits of eati...
Pregnancy is probably the most important period in our lives in terms of what we eat. It is when our cells are dividing with unbelievable speed, brand new tissues and organs are developing rapidly. This explosive process requires a lot of different nutrients and energy to ensure a healthy...
Tomatoes
It is easy to grow tomatoes from seeds though they do require a warm climate, therefore are grown mostly in greenhouses. The Tomato is technically a berry fruit but because of its savoury taste is mostly classed as a vegetable. Pizza, pasta, curry, salads, sandwiches. They are...
Peanuts
Even though peanuts are considered nuts, botanically they fall into the legume category, therefore the benefits of eating peanuts are similar to those of different beans. Peanuts originate from South America but these days most peanuts come from China. Most commonly peanuts are eaten as a...
Tofu
Tofu originates from Asian Cuisine and has been known to be a great source of protein for many years. Vegetarians have especially loved this product as a nutritional substitute for meat, tofu can be prepared in a way that makes it taste like any meat or even fish. Plain tofu has the ability to...
Butter
In 60′s USA margarine became the new Butter. Margarine was developed as a less fatty alternative in order to decrease the growing heart problems in citizens. As we all now margarine didn’t stop to become probably the most affected by heart illnesses nation in the World. Even though...
Dates
Dates have recently become the healthier alternative to chocolate. In shops we can now buy different varieties of date – from dried and plain to stoned and glazed with pure sugar. The date itself is very nutritious but added Glucose is never a good thing. If you want to benefit most...
Carrots
Carrots are named after the ingredient which makes them look orange – beta (β) carotene. There might be some changes of skin colour if carrots are consumed in large amounts, though most of people experience just the great benefits of eating carrots. Phytochemicals like β-carotene are colourful compounds with different health benefits. In the human body β-carotene converts to vitamin A. Vitamin A enhances vision and together with Lutein, fortified Carrot juice might prevent age-related macular degeneration. However, purple-coloured varieties of carrot are rich in Anthocyans which may protect human cells and decrease the risk of...
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have been cultivated in South America for generations and in recent years have become very popular in the United States. In the UK Chia seeds till now have been an ingredient for some breads in very tiny amounts. However, now the policies have been changed so Chia can get its place...
Cheese
Heard too much about how fattening cheese is? Look at the French! Cheese is not just very delicious food, which has many different varieties, but also contributes to a balanced diet and brings a lot of health benefits to your plate. We are going to talk about cheese in general. It...
