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Persimmons; what are these strange looking orange-tomatoes, well persimmon is the name given to a number of different species of highly similar fruits from the genus, Diospyros. Although the most popular version of this fruit was originally native to China, it has spread around the world over the ...

It’s been a short while since the Commonwealth Games finished for this year. Team England’s weightlifters and para powerlifters excelled in these Games and put in some fantastic performances. Here we look at the achievements of our para-powerlifters who aimed to lift maximum weights in the bench ...

Probably best known for the Boat Race and as a mainstay event in the Olympics, rowing is often overlooked. The rowing machine is a valuable tool for increasing your overall fitness. Once you know the proper technique, it can dramatically increase your fitness and be something you use daily or to ...

Stevia, what is it and why does it sound like the female version of Steven? Well I can only answer one of those questions. It's a sweetener and sugar substitute native to south America, extracted from the leaf of plant species Stevia rebaudiana. A lot of us love the sweet, sweet taste of sugar and ...

Couscous originated from the North African diet and has a light, fluffy texture. In Morocco it is traditionally served as part of a tajine, consisting of slow cooked chicken or lamb with vegetables, chickpeas and often nuts and dried fruit in a delicious stew. Wholewheat couscous itself comes from ...

Ashwagandha (Sanskrit: ashwa = horse + gandha = smell, aka Indian Ginseng) actually classed as an ‘Ayurvedic herb’ and is commonly used as a supplement for all kinds of problems including anxiety and ADHD. Whilst it has commonly been used to help treat a number of conditions over the years, ...

Kelp is probably most well-known for being a major component of sushi dishes internationally. A type of seaweed that grows in shallow waters in every corner of the world's seas, it has been used medicinally for hundreds of years as it has some very useful properties. As it's been gaining ...

In today’s world, everyone is looking for new and improved ways to stay healthy. There are plenty of fads, both proven and some not. Many people take supplements to help them fill gaps in their diet. (You might want to check out a site like Review Critic to discover how well your supplements may ...

Conventional weight-lifting, jogging, sprinting, and basic callisthenics are all foundational for fitness enthusiasts everywhere. They're staples for a reason, they work! But let's be real, working out (for the most part) isn't exciting or stimulating, especially if you've cemented yourself into a ...

Dandelions, those little yellow-flowered weeds that have probably popped up in your garden once or even a dozen times. But here’s the good news: these fellows are less floral pests, more nutritional powerhouses! From their golden-hued flowers to their leaves and roots, the entire plant is edible. ...