Articles tagged with: anti-aging

Product Review: Novin Saffron threads from Saffrondust

4 July 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Product Review: Novin Saffron threads from Saffrondust

This post has been sponsored by Saffrondust Saffron is considered the world's most expensive spice, and I was recently asked to review the saffron on offer at Saffrondust, an Australian importer and retailer of a range of quality saffron from Iran, Spain and Australia.I tested their Novin brand saffron threads (filaments) which are their highest grade. We tried it in a tea, with rice and in a pilaf. In addition to cooking, saffron also has some amazing health claims so I have also decided to...

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Ginger lemon iced tea

23 June 2009 by Catherine Saxelby

Ginger lemon iced tea

  This recipe makes a refreshing summer drink without the high sugar content of fizzy drink or juice. It's fat-free and also...

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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – the benefits of basil, rosemary, oregano and other green herbs

26 February 2009 by Catherine Saxelby

Super foods, the ultimate health foods – the benefits of basil, rosemary, oregano and other green herbs

While the market for herbal remedies such as echinacea, gingko and herbal teas is growing exponentially, let's not forget that the...

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Goji - not so super

24 February 2009 by Catherine Saxelby

Goji - not so super

Currently, there have been no human clinical trials performed on Goji berries and no scientific evidence published under peer review....

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