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Health benefits of oats

Find out how nutritious oats can help lower cholesterol, give you energy, balance blood sugars, promote weight loss and feed your gut.

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Symptoms, causes & dangers of dehydration

What are the symptoms of dehydration? How can you avoid getting dehydrated? We go through all you need to know to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day.

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How much water should I be drinking each day?

We’ve all heard that we should drink eight glasses of water a day, but is there any truth to this? We took a closer look to separate the myths from the fact

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Substitutes for self-raising flour & other alternative flours

Looking for substitutes for self-raising flour, substitutes for all-purpose flour and gluten-free flour alternatives? Take a look at this article….

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How to gain weight – 8 high calorie foods

Do you want to put some weight on? Check out this list of 8 healthy high calorie foods, as well as practical insight & meal plans for healthy weight gain.

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15 of the best egg alternatives for vegans

Want to switch to a vegan diet, but aren’t sure what you can use to replace eggs? We’ve listed 15 of the best egg alternatives for vegans in this article.

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9 science-backed lemon water health benefits

Lemon water is one of the simplest drinks around, but it’s thought that it can help clear your skin, help you lose weight, ward off kidney stones and more.

5 top polyphenol benefits + 100 of the best food & drink sources

Want to know more about polyphenols? Here is everything you need to know + 5 top benefits and 100 of the best food and drink polyphenol sources.

Chicken, duck or ostrich – which egg type is best?

Which egg type is best? We compare taste, flavour, size, nutrients, and availability. Which type will come up on top? Chicken, duck or ostrich?

The truth about dried fruit

Dried fruit has been around for thousands of years, but what do we really know? Is it better or worse for you than fresh fruit? This article provides an overview of everything you need to know about dried fruit.

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Low sugar & low calorie flapjack recipe

Low calorie, low sugar, or low fat flapjacks? Why choose? You can achieve all three with this low calorie, low sugar, low fat flapjack recipe!

5 health benefits of falafel

Those of us that have tried falafel already know it is delicious. But did you know it is also packed with a range of health benefits too?

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