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Teff (Amharic: ṭēff), was one of the earliest domesticated plants believed to have originated in Ethiopia and Eritrea between 4000 and 1000 BC. It is a small grain used in a variety of different dishes. One of the more famous of these is Injera - a sourdough flatbread which tastes fantastic ...

Sweet potatoes are readily available, inexpensive, tasty and very good for you. If you thought that chips can't be good for your cardiovascular system and blood pressure, well, the sweet potato variety is at your rescue  read on for our Top 5 Health Benefits of Sweet Potato! 1. Blood sugar ...

Title: King Squat: Rise to Power Author: Dave Yarnell Year:  2010 Publisher: Createspace Synopsis: The history of squatting is explored from the early 1900's to the present day. Review: I was hooked only a few seconds into reading "King Squat: Rise to Power" and quickly realised it ...

The term 'gluten-free' has been a buzzword for awhile now amongst health and nutrition enthusiasts. Previously, the most common reason to adopt a gluten-free diet was due to celiac disease, but people are becoming increasingly conscious of the reported health benefits of a reduced gluten intake. ...

Cucumber is the 4th most cultivated fruit (yes, it’s actually a fruit! classed in the same family as melons and squash) in the world, and despite originating from the hot climate of India, is of course grown in a variety of climates, including Britain. With 96% of the cucumber’s weight comprising ...

Did you know that the banana is actually a berry? Native to Southeast Asia and grown in many warm parts of the world, there are several different types of banana, which vary in shape, size, colour, taste and texture; the most common type is the classic fruit bowl yellow banana. Being one of the ...

Broccoli sprouts are a potent, cancer fighting food that contain 1000 percent more nutrients than mature broccoli which means you only need eat small quantities. Broccoli sprouts are three-day-old broccoli plants that look and taste similar to alfalfa sprouts. Their nutrients are easily absorbed by ...

Lemons are one of the most common citrus fruits around, serving not only many cleansing applications but of course health ones too. Grown in warm climates, from California to Sicily to Burma, lemons are a staple of many cuisines. Whether you consume just the zest, juice, or let whole slices infuse ...

Mangoes are native to the South of Asia where the common or Indian mango (Mangifera indica) is exported worldwide as one of the most widely cultivated tropical fruits. Mangoes are an utterly delicious, sweet fruit, full of flavour,  juice and a soft texture that adds colour to your plate. Whilst ...

Many athletes dream of competing in the Olympic Games. This dream became a reality in 2016 for talented British weightlifter Sonny Webster. Only 23 years old, this determined athlete already has plenty of experience behind him and certainly has a successful future ahead of him. Read and enjoy as ...