March 2016 – Events To Try Out
MARCH: It’s going to be a busy month with Mothering Sunday (Sunday 6th March), St Patrick’s Day (Thursday 17th March), Easter (Friday 25th – Monday 28th March), and The Boat Race (Sunday 27th March) all coming up!
So I’ve listed a few healthy food-related events below too that can hopefully tempt you away from all those Easter eggs and pints of Guinness…
When: Thursday 3rd March 19.00 – 21.00
What: Italy: ‘From Seed to Plate’ with Paolo Arrigo of Franchi Seeds
Wh...
Fancy a Coffee?
Coffee is the most popular drink in the world – we drink around 70 million cups a day in the UK!
It’s most well-known for its caffeine kick and the effect it has on increasing our energy levels and alertness.
But caffeine only makes up 2% of the bean…so what else is in there? And what effects do these substances have on our health?
There are over 1000 different compounds, but some of the main ones include:
POLYPHENOLS - the perceived health benefits of coffee are linked in ...
Shrove Tuesday…Time For Pancakes!
Looking forward to some pancakes this Tuesday but fancy something a bit different?
Grain-free diets are growing in popularity due to increased awareness of intolerances/sensitivities, as well as more interest surrounding gluten-free and Paleo diets.
Below are some pancakes made without using conventional flour…give them a go and see what you think!
Coconut & Almond Pancakes
Ingredients:
2 eggs
70g almond flour
120ml coconut milk
2 teaspoons cinnamon...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Aphrodisiac
/ˌafrəˈdɪzɪak/
Noun
“a food, drink, or other thing that stimulates sexual desire.”
As Valentine’s Day draws closer, what better way to stoke the flames of passion than with a romantic homemade meal?
Here are a few ideas to inspire you, coupled with a little bit of science from behind the scenes…
Oysters & Steak
These indulgent foods are perfect for a special occasion and contain high levels of amino acids and zinc. Both of these contribute ...
