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Quitting cane sugar can be the first step to a happier, healthier you! Here we show you how to make some of your favourite bakes with a range of sugar alternatives! We stock many sugar alternatives, you are sure to find one that suits your needs! Here are some of our favourite cane sugar-free recipes.

How to use pulses!

Pulses are a cheap and low-fat source of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. They are a great way to bulk out dishes and make them more satisfying. Yet we often get asked how to use them. So here are some of our favourite pulse recipes…

How To Cook Quinoa

Quinoa is AMAZING.

Quinoa is a grain that can be used as an alternative to rice or cous-cous, and is cooked in a similar way. It has a low glycemic index, meaning that it releases its energy slowly and prevents the blood sugar spike associated with starchy foods such as rice. You can use quinoa in salads, with curries and you can even used flaked or puffed quinoa as a breakfast cereal! It’s a versatile super-grain.

How To Cook Millet

Millet is a very tiny, spherical pseudo-cereal which is golden yellow coloured and very subtly sweet.

Millet can be eaten whole, just like rice and added to salads, soups and casseroles. It is also possible to crush or grind the grain to make millet porridge or flour for breads and biscuits.

TOP TEN USES OF PUMPKIN SEEDS

Pumpkin seeds are a tasty and exciting ingredient. They’re full of antioxidants, which help protect the body against an array of chronic diseases. They’re impressively stuffed with minerals like Magnesium, Manganese and Phosphorus, and vitamins such as E, K and B2. They’re an excellent source of protein, which is essential for repairing our cells and growing new ones.

Pumpkin seeds make a wonderful snack, but there are also many other ways to enjoy them. We’ve gathered our top ten favourite recipes that use this super seed.

TOP HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALMONDS

Why we should all be eating more almonds:

Almonds are among the most popular tree nuts for a good reason. Not only are they packed with goodness, they also taste great in both sweet and savoury dishes. Whether you want to try an almond curry, or you fancy a cherry and almond cake, there are so many great health benefits to almonds that make them worth including in your diet. If you are in any doubt as to why you should start eating these nutrient-dense nuts, read on!

Here are the 5 biggest health benefits of eating almonds:

HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALNUTS

4 health benefits of walnuts (and how to include them in your diet)

It is scientifically proven that walnuts are among the most nutritious foods to include in your diet. Walnuts are a good source of healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals, as well as encouraging healthy digestion and weight control. Many of us choose to adopt a healthy diet by cutting back on snacks in between meals; however if you do find yourself tempted for a small pick-me-up, walnuts are one of the most nutrient-dense snacks there is. As well as being tasty and widely available, walnuts have a host of health benefits.

What are the health benefits of walnuts?

The Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

You may have heard about apple cider vinegar – it’s certainly growing in popularity as more and more people and blogs trumpet its supposed health benefits. The Covid-19 pandemic has also led to increased sales as people search for ways to boost their health. But what’s the truth about apple cider vinegar, and how much science is there behind the claims?

Many of us have enjoyed a pint of Somerset cider in a pub garden on a balmy summer evening. The alcoholic beverage is made by fermenting the natural sugars in apple juice into alcohol, but if this then encounters acetic-acid forming acetobacter bacteria, vinegar is formed as it reacts with oxygen to convert the alcohol into acetic acid. When apple cider vinegar slowly ferments in this way, a buildup of yeast and sugars is created, and this contains many beneficial nutrients, such as citric acid, acetic acid, vitamins and minerals, as well as a whole array of other micronutrients. This visible mass, known as ‘the mother’, can be seen floating in your apple cider vinegar, and can make it appear cloudy.

So here’s the lowdown on the many health benefits of apple cider vinegar….

HOW TO COOK RICE

Cooking rice is incredibly easy. However, most recipe books tend to over-complicate the process. Typical problems include:

The rice ends up soggy, and needs draining. You should never have to drain rice, ever!
The rice burns because you run out of water.
The rice ends up taking far too long.
You have to keep watching the rice, and it gets a bit stressful.

Here is our easy method:

TEN WAYS TO USE VANILLA POWDER

Pure vanilla powder is a really versatile ingredient that can be used instead of vanilla extract or essence. It is made from pure ground vanilla bean and has an unbelievably rich flavour. It makes a wonderful addition to drinks, sauces, cakes and bakes as well as cereals and chocolates! Here are ten of our favourite ways to use vanilla powder: