So – Dried figs. Yes, I know, they don’t look that appetising but if you give them a try I think you’ll be surprised. Just remove the little knobbly stem bit and bite in. They’re actually very squashy and juicy, with a little bit of texture from the tiny seeds in the middle. They go surprising well […]
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As the winter nights draw in there’s something very appealing about the deep, rich purple of plums, making them perfect for My Snack of the Week. So, how are they good for you? They’re low in calories and contain no saturated fats. They contain iron which is good for red blood cell formation. This is important
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As it’s Halloween Week then of course it should be pumpkin seeds! These little green pips are full of nutritional goodness, packing a power house punch to your snack break. The green seeds you can see in the photo are the raw, shelled commercial version compared to the larger, white seeds you may have
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Recently, we took a family day out to Cornwall, primarily to view a university for Son No.1. After doing the necessary business of tours and lectures, we still had the afternoon free. A quick look at the map helped us decide to pop into Perranporth Beach. At first glance, I thought it was just a
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Did you get to see The Truth About Healthy Eating on the BBC with Fiona Phillips? I thought it raised some interesting points about whether healthy eating needs to be expensive. We all get fooled by marketing hype into thinking a particular food will do us good but it this true? Superfoods Firstly, Fiona compared
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