One in four of us is opting to eat less meat with an additional 14% expressing a desire to reduce meat-eating habits sometime in the future. Predicted to grow by a fifth from 2016, the meat-free market is set to hit £660 million by 2021. With greater awareness and food […]
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If you like the idea of moving towards living a more sustainable lifestyle, one of the best ways to do so is to consider what you eat. Choosing local produce, grown using sustainable methods and supporting your local economy are good reasons to opt for seasonal foods. Here, we have
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Solo households are thought to be leading the way in sustainable living. While we wait for government and industry to take much-needed action, a simple change in our own habits will help make a difference to reduce landfill waste caused by our love for takeaway drinks. If you are accustomed
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Turin in Italy is the perfect destination for a solo city break. Here’s what we found and 5 reasons why you should visit. Surrounded by alpine mountains and located in Piedmont, north-west Italy, Turin is shrouded within a rich cultural and gastronomic history. With a population of nearly 900,000; the
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Once upon a time, being the only person at a table in a restaurant would elicit pitying looks and ‘have you been stood up then?’ comments from waiting staff. The social stigma finally appears to be dissipating, largely due to the growing one-person economy and the sheer number of people
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There’s a lot of talk at the moment about ‘ketogenic’ (high fat) diets. According to the hype, these diets can pare off the pounds and improve your health. Various high profile figures have come out in favour of ketogenic eating, including Kim Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow. Some, however, are dubious.
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The diet conscious will be aware but it’s useful to have a timely reminder! – particularly as we move into winter and our desire for carbs increases. A few decades ago, fat was Diet Enemy Number 1. That’s why we still have ‘low fat’ versions of things on supermarket shelves.
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Despite often being thought of as the quintessential English beverage, tea boasts a long and rich history beginning well before it ever reached the British Isles. Originating in China, and quickly spreading throughout Asia, tea was eventually introduced to Europe by traders and missionaries, and it’s been a store cupboard
You’ve probably heard all about the importance of incorporating berries and leafy greens into your diet to stay in the best possible shape. These products belong to a very exclusive group known as superfoods – items that can actively enhance our bodies so we can thrive during our day to
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In the second of two parts (the first is a tour of Manhattan), Gregor Telfer shares his favourite places to eat and drink in uber-cool Brooklyn with a nod to the rich and vibrant music scene to be found there. Music and food – sounds great, doesn’t it! GUEST POST
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