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Joanna Blythman

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    • No Wonder Superstores are Dying - We're Sick and Tired of Their Culture | Joanna Blythman

      Britain's longstanding exclusive relationship with the supermarkets is in terminal declineTen years ago, I published my anti-supermarket book, Shopped, to a warm reception. In print, on air, at live events, audiences showed a surprising willingness to...

    • The Secret of the Mediterranean Diet? There is no Secret

      Researchers claim that nitro fatty acids, formed when olive oil and vegetables are eaten together, are the key to the healthy Mediterranean diet. But such a reductionist approach to food and health is unhelpfulWhoop-de-doo, researchers at King's College...

    • Why Almost Everything You've Been Told About Unhealthy Foods is Wrong

      Eggs and red meat have both been on the nutritional hit list - but after a major study last week dismissed a link between fats and heart disease, is it time for a complete rethink?Could eating too much margarine be bad for your critical faculties? ...

    • Why Oranges Are Good for You

      Make the most of citrus season and grab unwaxed organic varieties for flavour and nutritionThe zesty, citrus whiff of oranges freshens up the January kitchen, drawing a line under heavy celebratory food, and lighting up the virtuous, but enticing path...

    • Why oats are good for you

      It's the ultimate winter breakfast, but getting your oats can also keep the body slim and healthyWhen it's cold outside, a bowl of hot oats makes a warming and comforting breakfast. If you're a Scottish traditionalist, your porridge will be made with...

    • Why cinnamon is good for you

      Cinnamon is a truly global spice that appears to combat a truly global ailment - high blood pressureFew aromas are quite as seductive, or as warmly enveloping, as that of cinnamon, the fragrant bark of the eponymous tropical tree. Just half a teaspoon...

    • Why raw honey is good for you

      The medicinal properties of honey are as exciting as its breadth of flavourSticky, fragrant honey is nature's most interesting sweetener and always astonishing in the way its scent, taste and colour reflects the flora from which the bees collect their...

    • Why sprout tops are good for you

      No wait... sprout haters come back! Give the brussels' leafy hat a chance and it will repay you in vitamins...Even to the most hardened brussels sprouts dodgers, sprout tops - the clusters of leaves that grow at the crown of the sprouts' stalk - may...

    • Why pineapple is good for you

      Pineapple is a sweet, sharp and juicy source of vitamin C is also a great aid to digestionIn summer, when berries are abundant, what's the point of pineapple? Why bother wrestling with that spiky intruder when there are home-grown seasonal fruits to...

    • Why free-range milk is good for you

      Real whole milk from grass-fed cows is creamy, nutritious and utterly delicious...Our shelves are stacked with white water labelled as milk, from cows pumped up on imported cereals and barely see, let alone chew, a blade of grass. But never confuse this...

    • Why mustard is good for you

      A hit in the kitchen thanks to its pungent kick, mustard once lived in the medicine cabinet ...Mustard, and mustard seed, is an indispensable ingredient in any cook's larder. Whole, mercury-black mustard seeds, either dry roasted, or "tempered" in a hot...

    • Why Almonds are Good for You

      Robust, fresh and a delight to cook with, almonds are packed with vitamin E and other mineralsA stalwart nut in Christmas cake, pudding and mincemeat, almonds figure prominently on the seasonal shopping list. For freshness, they're a safer bet than walnuts...

    • Why pomegranates are good for you

      Pomegranates store rich flavour in their deep red flesh and crunchy jewel-like seeds - and they are a tonic for a healthy heart.With its sweetness tempered by a pleasantly bitter, slightly tannic astringency, in my book, no drink is more restorative than...

    • Why Onions Are Good for You

      Healthy eating needn't make you weep - this most basic veg is a secret nutritional superstar As winter sets in, and this year's UK crop, now dried off, comes on to the market, the comforting warmth of the humble onion really comes into its own. ...

    • Why Celery is Good for You

      More than just a stick for dipping, this versatile veg also benefits the nerves and blood• Rosie Sykes' jugged celery with bacon, apples and almondsWhile punchy flavour and refreshing juicy crunch make celery a heavy-hitter in the salad department,...

    • Why Tinned Tomatoes are Good for You

      The stalwart of sauces and stews is ripe with anti-cancer molecules and builds strong bones• Rosie Sykes' Fish baked with tomato sauce recipeThe larder is worryingly bare when you've run out of tinned tomatoes. They are the cook's comfort blanket, the...

    • Why Venison is Good for You

      Low in fat, high in protein, stacked with vitamins and iron and this year, fed on a summer of bumper pastures.Wild or farmed, venison is always a first-rate meat choice. Free-range and pasture-fed, it has a slightly finer grain than beef. If you have...

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    • Why Mushrooms are Good for You

      This savoury staple is full of earthy fragrant flavours and is packed with vitamins.Having mushrooms in the fridge promotes a sense of security in the cook. In minutes, you've got mushrooms on toast, or a rapid blended soup. A little longer, and there's...

    • Why Yoghurt is Good for You

      Yoghurt is a simple pleasure packed with nutrients and microflora to keep your system finely tuned• Rosie Sykes' yoghurt cake recipeA good natural yoghurt is one of life's simplest, yet most pleasing foods; the chalky creaminess cut by its clean, refreshing,...

    • Why Broccoli is Good for You

      Broccoli is packed to the florets with nutrients and things to keep you healthy - meet a true superfood• Rosie Sykes' broccoli, butterbeans and pasta recipeTrademarked brands of boutique broccoli are sprouting up on supermarket shelves, wooing us with...

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