In France last week, riots broke out in supermarkets as shoppers jostled to grab jars of Nutella. The popular hazelnut spread was being offered at a 70% discount and people lined up to get some. As evidenced by the video below, in many stores, what began as a simple outing at the grocery store deteriorated […]
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Spain, Italy, Greece. Turkey, Tunisia, Lebanon. Welcome to the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean diet is one of the world’s healthiest. People who follow this diet generally live long lives. They are less prone to developing conditions such as type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. Following a Mediterranean diet […]
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I love this artichoke dip! It’s light, lemony and easy to make. Artichokes are excellent for you. They are high in antioxidants and are a rich source of vitamins, fibre and minerals. Ideally, you should boil or steam fresh artichokes and scrape out the hearts, though this can be time-consuming. An alternative is to buy the artichoke hearts marinated. Marinated artichokes have a […]
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October is the perfect time to add fresh pumpkin to your diet. Pumpkin is a highly nutritious squash, loaded with antioxidants and disease-fighting vitamins and minerals. Last year, I highlighted eight top health reasons to cook with fresh pumpkin. You can read them here. There are so many ways to include pumpkin in your […]
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