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Freekeh-Tempeh Tamari (A Reality Bites meal idea)

Freekeh-Tempeh Tamari (A Reality Bites meal idea)

bySusannah White
Nov 22, 2019
Ready in 20 minutes & high in anti-AMD nutrients
Available in ready-cooked easy to use packages, freekeh is a wheat grain that's harvested when green. 
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Crazy about Cruciferous

Crazy about Cruciferous

bySusannah White
Oct 12, 2019
Cabbage, kale and cavolo nero - three of our favourite things!
We aim to eat about 150g-170g of greens and cruciferous vegetables each a day as they are so beneficial to health.  But how do we cram that much veg into our weekly menu? 
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Veganuary - You CAN do it!

Veganuary - You CAN do it!

bySusannah White
Dec 26, 2018
Veganuary has become an annual event with thousands of people from all walks of life trying out a vegan or plant-based lifestyle.  You can be
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Top 10 Plant Based Fresh Soups in Waitrose

Top 10 Plant Based Fresh Soups in Waitrose

bySusannah White
Jun 8, 2018
It's incredible how fast changes are happening.  Only a year or two ago it would have been challenging to find any plant based soups in the fresh soup aisle.  Now, there's choice!  But which ones are the best for our health?
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Stunned in Sainsburys!

Stunned in Sainsburys!

bySusannah White
May 27, 2018
It's not meat, it's fruit:  jackfruit.  Sainsburys have been very quick to recognise the potential of young jackfruit, a completely natural, traditional food from Asia.  Unlike other meat-substitutes, it's a healthy wholefood.
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INDIVIDUALISING THE PLANT BASED WAY OF EATING

INDIVIDUALISING THE PLANT BASED WAY OF EATING

bySusannah White
May 25, 2018
A rummage through the kitchen and a trip to the local Waitrose...
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Personal Food Shopper Experience

Personal Food Shopper Experience

bySusannah White
May 9, 2018

Have you ever watched a health or diet programme on TV and seen a home-visit by a nutritionist followed by a supermarket trip?  It’s a great way to explore alternatives to what you are currently eating in a realistic way. 

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The Nori-Roll Rules

The Nori-Roll Rules

bySusannah White
Jan 17, 2018
Many of us who are seeking to follow a plant-based way of eating realise that we need to incorporate seaweed into our diet to ensure intake of iodine.  Here are some tips to help anyone starting out with nori:
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Why You’ll Want a Tub of Chopped Broccoli

Why You’ll Want a Tub of Chopped Broccoli

bySusannah White
Dec 22, 2017
(The answer is sulphoraphane)
 
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Wholegrain Bread Comparison

Wholegrain Bread Comparison

bySusannah White
Dec 22, 2017
My aim here is to compare supermarket breads - I haven't included any speciality breads that are not as readily available.  What we are looking for in a bread is a low number in the Carb to Fibre ratio column - we want more fibre! 
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