How To Sprout Raw Almonds

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Sprouted raw almonds are a delicious, affordable and easy superfood. They're simple to do and sprouting them - technically soaking the almonds - makes it much easier for your body to absorb their many nutrients. Here's how to make the most of sprouted almonds and some great ideas for sprouted almond recipes - including … [Read more...]

How To Prepare Horseradish Roots And Leaves

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Horseradish roots and leaves are edible, both raw and cooked. But get it wrong and you'll have a spice explosion on your taste buds. So here are some top tips and simple recipes for making the most of fresh horseradish. … [Read more...]

The Many Health Benefits Of Horseradish

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Horseradish (Amoracia rusticana) is a perennial herb, native to Europe and Asia. It's pungent, spicy taste is famous - or perhaps infamous - and many a taste bud has been shocked into submission by too liberal a helping of this humble white root. But, prepared correctly, it not only adds a special extra zest to your food, but … [Read more...]

Are Sprouted Seeds Really So Dangerous?

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You'd have to have been asleep to miss the recent controversy over bean sprouts and E. Coli infections. According to prominent scientists, the only 'safe' way to eat bean sprouts - or any other form of sprouted seeds - is very well cooked. But ask any raw food enthusiast worth their weight in miso and they'll point out that … [Read more...]

5 Top Health Benefits Of Raw Beetroot

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Beetroot has had a great PR job over recent years, being hailed as a 'super food' by numerous experts. Find out about the top 5 health benefits of beetroot (beets) and how you can make sure you're getting your daily dose - without resorting to pickled beetroot from a jar! … [Read more...]