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"The Quadfather", "Quadzilla", and "The Golden Eagle" were all nicknames given to Tom Platz, one of the most distinct and charismatic characters in competitive bodybuilding history. A Mr. Universe winner and seven times Mr Olympia competitor, this unique bodybuilder took leg development to a whole ...

Vanilla is a secret ingredient flavouring our foods and beverages and is also present in many perfumes. This spice derives from the orchid family of the genus Vanilla, which is native to Mexico. The distinctive flavour and fragrance has made it a staple addition to sweet and savoury dishes and the ...

Papaya is a fruit from the Carica papaya plant, originating in Central America and Southern Mexico. Papayas grow in tropical climates and are now grown in various parts of the world. They are also known as "papaws" or "pawpaws" (remember Jungle Book's "Bare Necessities" song?). Papayas can grow up ...

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN FOR BALANCE FESTIVAL BEGINS! A three-day celebration of food, fitness, music and wellbeing. The happy and healthy way to kickstart the festival season...There’s no better way to welcome the summer than with an event that celebrates the good stuff in life. Enter Balance Festival, ...

Are you a chocoholic? I know I certainly am and although chocolate tastes delicious due to its creamy, dreamy, silky cocoa flavour, it doesn’t always benefit the body; especially when you may be trying to transform your physique, control your blood sugar or defending yourself from heart disease. ...

Buckwheat is a pseudo grain - it has grain-like properties but is not a grain. Also, it has no relation to wheat as the name suggests. In Europe, countries like Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine are large producers of buckwheat. Similarly, Russia, the United States and China are main global buckwheat ...

The Italian chocolatiers Vanini have brought out their new range of unique chocolates, with flavours including rosemary, pear and cinnamon, and lemon and pink pepper. A stand out ethically focussed company, Vanini place emphasis on transparency and corporate social responsibility in addition to ...

Hailing from the beautiful Nordic country of Finland, the Roberts family have been producing quality food products for over 100 years. Fortunately, they have always been health-conscious in their approach; in order to truly benefit the consumer not only in taste but Nordic vitality. The healthy and ...

Do you like the idea of staying physically active and improving your cardiovascular fitness but the thought of going the local gym drives you insane with boredom? I personally don’t mind training at a health centre as I am very much a city gent that enjoys feeling the cold, iron barbell or dumbbell ...

With the showery spring now well established and summer approaching, you may be keen to incorporate some alternative fresh, new ingredients into your diet. Part of the Sapindaceae family (also responsible for maple and rambutan) the Chinese originated lychee has been utilised as much in traditional ...