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Make Friends with Herbs and Spices

Make Friends with Herbs and Spices
Herbs and spices add not only flavour to your meals and snacks but also add many different health benefits. These include antioxidants like polyphenols and phytochemicals. These help to fight off free radicals which, in excess, can cause damage and disease to the cells of your body. Phytochemicals also have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Some…
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Vanilla and Banana Cupcakes with Coconut Cream

Vanilla and Banana Cupcakes with Coconut Cream
Vanilla and Banana Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 tin of Nature’s Charm Coconut Whipping Cream 1 medium ripe banana 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup coconut sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1/2 cup milk 1 1/4 cups wholemeal flour 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt   Directions…
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Apple and Coconut Cream Tea Cake

Apple and Coconut Cream Tea Cake
Apple and Coconut Cream Tea Cake Serves: 6   Ingredients 1 tin of Nature’s Charm Coconut Whipping Cream ½ cup apple pieces (peeled and cubed) 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour ¼ cup coconut sugar ½ cup milk 1 egg 3 tbsp melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla essence   Directions Preheat the oven to 175…
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Coconut and Banana Smoothie

Coconut and Banana Smoothie
Coconut and Banana Smoothie Serves: 1   Ingredients ¼ cup Nature’s Charm Evaporated Coconut Milk 1 ripe banana ¼ cup shredded coconut ½ cup cold milk ¼ cup of ice cubes   Directions: In a food processor place all ingredients and process until smooth consistency. Pour into a glass. Enjoy!   This is a smoothie…
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Get Acquainted with Anthocyanins

Get Acquainted with Anthocyanins
Did you know that the pigment which makes most of the purple-, blue- and red-coloured fruits and vegetables is due almost entirely anthocyanins? This anthyocyanin is a phytonutrient which is a powerful plant-based compound. These chemical compounds contain antioxidants which protect your body from excess free radical damage. On top of this important role as…
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Does Diet Trump Genetics When It Comes To Your Gut Health?

Does Diet Trump Genetics When It Comes To Your Gut Health?
If you had to bet if genetics or diet played a bigger role in influencing your gut microbiome which would you choose? One study provided insight to just how powerful your diet is at influence your gut microbiome. Over 1000 people which included hundreds of identical and non-identical twins were studied. Researchers were investigating the…
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9 Key Nutrients for Bone Health

9 Key Nutrients for Bone Health
Did you know that your bones are a living tissue? Up to 90% of your peak bones mass is achieved when you are 18 years old if you are a male or 20 if you are a female. Your peak bone mass is set between the ages of 25-30 years old. Your bones are not…
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Key Pantry Staples If You Are Following a Plant-Based Diet

Key Pantry Staples If You Are Following a Plant-Based Diet
If you are following a plant-based style of eating the choices for you in the supermarket have exploded! It is a common mistake to make, thinking all plant-based foods are healthy. To get you started on the right track here are key staples to fill your pantry: Chia Seeds Chia seeds pack a nutrition punch…
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