Articles tagged with: food variety

Kefir – the latest fermenting favourite

17 May 2017 by

Kefir – the latest fermenting favourite

Fermented foods are all the go at the moment. They’ve been around for centuries but only recently have they been recognised for their health-giving and health-promoting qualities. The latest, following on from sauerkraut, kimchee and kombucha is kefir. So what is it and should you be drinking it?

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Kombucha – should you be drinking it?

22 March 2017 by Catherine Saxelby

Kombucha – should you be drinking it?

Does Kombucha (pronounced kom-boo-chah) really shape up as the magic elixir of life that the wellness gurus make out? Is it a...

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My 6 favourite ancient grains

1 June 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

My 6 favourite ancient grains

People are often not sure about what are ancient grains, how to cook ancient grains and how to incorporate them into their everyday...

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What does the McCormick Foodie Crystal Ball predict for 2013?

18 February 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

What does the McCormick Foodie Crystal Ball predict for 2013?

Last week I was invited to a fabulous lunch put on by McCormick (makers of herbs and spices among other things) to hear how they've...

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Playing the Food Variety Game

30 November 2012 by Catherine Saxelby

Playing the Food Variety Game

Eating a wide variety of different foods is a key principle of good nutrition - if you're short on iodine, selenium or some other...

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Food variety boosts nutrition and ensures good health

3 February 2011 by Catherine Saxelby

Food variety boosts nutrition and ensures good health

Eating a wide variety of foods is a key principle in nutrition. It’s so important that the official government guidelines on...

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