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Why should you eat vegetables?
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The people of Olenek in Siberia live on a diet mainly of reindeer meat and not much else, they enjoy longevity and health, so why do we need a so called balanced diet that not only includes a portion of protein (meat, cheese, grains) and a substantial amount of vegetables?
How do you tell a Fruit from a Vegetable?
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We are familiar with the term "fruit & vegetables", but how many of us know what actually defines whether what you pick up at the grocery store is a fruit or a vegetable?
Healthy Snacks For Kids On The Go
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Convenience foods, for many years now have been considered to be potato crisps, biscuits (cookies), tinned meat, pot noodles and other rather unhealthy foods. In reality today, many other foods have become convenient, however the stigma behind unhealthy convenience foods is still hanging around.
Watermelon, how good is it?
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Some people think that watermelon raises blood glucose levels sky high, while other nutritionalists think otherwise.
So we did a bit of research to uncover the real deal with this thirst quenching, juicy, sweet fruit.
Clever storage keeps vegetables fresh longer
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The world has grown smaller and our fruit and vegetable garden has grown larger and most varieties are now available to us just about all year round, thanks to air cargo and some clever farming techniques.
How to Eat Different Vegetables
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You don't need to be put off using unfamiliar or exotic vegetables when they are in season.
It can be very simple to prepare them with some easy to follow techniques.
What's for Dinner?
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Dinner is the last meal of the day and a time when families can get together and discuss their day. It can also be a hectic meal for busy parents who are just getting home from work or who have been busy with other activities all day.
Quick tips for eating more vegetables
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We've compiled a few tips and tricks and clever ways to disguise fruit and vegetables into your Kid's favourite foods to get them to eat the veggies and take some of the stress out of mealtimes. It doesn't take long to add another portion into a sauce, pasta dish or even cakes and muffins, with delicious, tasty results.
How to get your kids to eat more vegetables
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Children generally dislike what they do not know and whether you believe the view that once past the age of 4, they will not try anything new (a view that is strictly not true). Therefore, one of the best ways to get the vegetables in their meals is to use the element of disguise.
Healthy Breakfasts –The Quick Way
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Kick start your day with some healthy tips on getting a healthy breakfast, even if you are running late.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Unfortunately, many of us neglect breakfast or cram in a piece of toast as we leave the house.
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Summer bean salad
A hearty & wholesome bean salad, served with crunchy carrots, semi sundried tomatoes, char grilled artichokes, olives & fresh herbs. This salad is packed with protein, fibre, antioxidants & vitamins. Beans contain essential nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate & alpha-linolenic acid..
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