Cosy up with the November root vegetable glut, says Henry Gass. You won’t regret it
… your table means missing out on hearty root vegetables such as parsnip, turnip and swede, … advisor, Maureen York, it’s all about the vegetables. Swiss Chard ‘It’s another one of …
Food is supposed to be good for you, which is why many people believe that functional foods such as cholesterol-lowering spreads are a ‘good thing’. But are they? Pat Thomas reports
… beta carotene. Eating more fruit and vegetables would counter the decreased … nutrients – however, eating more fruit and vegetables in the first place would also lower … from our diets. On average, 100g of fresh vegetables contain between 5 and 40 mg of …
Asparagus, broccoli and summer squash are just some of the in-season British veg available this month. The Vegetarian Society’s Alex Connel picks his top five
… | 31st May 2011 Ethical Living Food And Drink Vegetables Summer Asparagus Potatoes Broccoli … of a huge variety of homegrown fruit, vegetables and meat. You might not be able to … favourites. Asparagus ‘One of the simplest vegetables to prepare, asparagus are a …
If you 'deskfast' with sugary, fat-filled cereal bars instead of eating a good breakfast you could be doing untold damage to your body and mind. By Pat Thomas
Behind the label: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Soft Bake Bars Pat Thomas | 1st March 2006 Ethical Living Cereal Bars Nutri-grain Nutri Kellogs Breakfast Food And Health Green Living …
Mix flour, water and yeast and you’ve got a tasty loaf of bread. But make your bread the industrial way and you’ll end up eating more than you bargained for.
Behind the label: Hovis Wholemeal Bread Pat Thomas | 1st May 2007 Ethical Living Hovis Bread Wholemeal Health Behind The Label Food And Health Green Living HOVIS_MAY06_MAIN.jpg Mix flour, water and …
Beetroot, apples and carrots are all part of October’s culinary repertoire. Top chef, Theresa Webb of the Kitchen Buddy Culinary School picks her favourites
… the last batch of summer ripened fruit and vegetables are finally ready to be picked and … One of the sweetest and most versatile vegetables available in October, beetroot also … Both, say Webb, combine well with fruit and vegetables. Apples They say one a day keeps …
How we farm matters, writes Pat Thomas - not just for water, insects, birds and the wider environment, which benefit from organic farming, but also the nutritional value of our food. It's time to value the quality of what we eat, instead of prizing quantity above all.
… - the equivalent of two portions of fruits or vegetables a day and therefore makes a …
Is orange juice as healthy and natural as it claims to be? Can it ever be 'eco'? Pat Thomas reports
… sources of vitamin C such as fresh fruits and vegetables, orange juice may well be an … unlike daily consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, which was associated with an 18 … or even in broccoli. Most fresh fruits and vegetables are also high in antioxidants. The …
How to make your food your medicine and medicine your food, starting with six common herbs you can use in your recipes and everyday cooking
… Sprinkle it onto salads or lightly steamed vegetables especially new or baked potatoes. … to stews, soups or as a topping on cooked vegetables or in rice dishes. Fennel is a …
Marketed as the ultimate quick food fix, 240 Pot Noodles are eaten every minute in Britain. But what exactly is in the 'slag of all snacks'? Pat Thomas on fats, salt and flavour enhancers
Behind the Label: Pot Noodle Pat Thomas | 22nd September 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Behind The Label Pot Noodle Healthy Eating Flavour Enhancers Additives potnoodle2.jpg Marketed as the …
In his final State of the Union address, George Bush announced his support for the adoption of biofuels on a massive scale. But is the plan such a good idea? By Pat Thomas
Biofuels Report: Introduction Pat Thomas | 1st March 2007 News Biofuels Farming Gm Transport Politics Lobbying Biofuel Agribusiness Carbon Dioxide Global Warming Climate Change Oil Gm Products UK US …
Recent reports of catastrophic declines in bee populations have had scientists buzzing around looking for a plausible explanation. Is it mites? Is it GM crops? Is it mobile phones or habitat loss? It's all of these things, says Pat Thomas, but it's also so much more than that.
… worth of seed and crops - mostly fruits, vegetables and nuts. In the UK they are …
Humans have been breastfeeding for nearly half a million years. It’s only in the last 60 years that we have begun to give babies highly processed convenience food called ‘formula’. Pat Thomas investigates
… exotic mangoes, grapes and kiwis, and fresh vegetables artistically arranged as crudités, …
Many mainstream toiletries’ incompatible ingredients require chemicals to bind them together. Pat Thomas considers the alternatives to this unholy alliance
Read The Label: Emulsifiers Pat Thomas | 14th December 2008 Ethical Living Emulsifiers Beeswax Bodycare Toiletries Bodycare Risk Health emulsifiers_main.jpg Many mainstream toiletries’ incompatible …
The human species has been breastfeeding for nearly half a million years. It’s only in the last 60 years that we have begun to give babies the highly processed convenience food called ‘formula’.
… exotic mangoes, grapes and kiwis, and fresh vegetables artistically arranged as crudités, …
Is it worse than Mc Donalds? The BLT sandwich is an icon, the ultimate symbol of convenience culture. Tesco alone sells 5 million a year. This is what the £1.80 you pay for your BLT buys...
… to less than one hectare for a tonne of vegetables. Intense dairy farming generates …
In the run up to the British general election, Pat Thomas says the various party manifestos are starved of sound policies on food security and sustainability
None of the main parties seem to have a clue about food Pat Thomas | 21st April 2010 Comment Food And Farming Election 2010 Politics And Economics plate.jpg In the run up to the British general …
Warning! Kissable lips may endanger your health. By Pat Thomas
Behind the label: Blistex lip salve Pat Thomas | 1st November 2005 Ethical Living Blistex Lib Balm Lipseal Moisturiser Behind The Label Risk Bodycare Cosmetics Cancer Green Living Health …