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Elderflower Syrup
Elderflowers are one of the most beautiful trees that grow along the canal here in Derbyshire. With umbrellas of tiny, delicate white flowers, followed by purple berries as autumn approaches,...
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Vegan Gluten Free Easy Carrot Cake
Do you ever wonder what on earth you're going to present at a birthday party when you're trying to avoid sugary sweet, butter iced cakes?! Here's the solution! Not only...
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Sticky Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
I discovered the most amazing little restaurant recently. Driving home from a long day at work, I googled some options for a healthy takeaway pick up en route home. If...
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Vegans Much Less Likely to Get Severe Covid Than Meat Eaters
There's nothing new about prevention being better than cure when it comes to our health. In fact, the phrase is commonly attributed to the Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus back in around 1500. Surely it makes...
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Carrot Cake Vegan Oat Muffins
Fancy a sweet treat that still contains three of your five a day?! Okay, so it's not quite a superfood salad! But with banana, carrot and apple these delicious treats...
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Who to Trust With Your Sensitive Skin
This article is not designed to scare you. The reason I want to share this information is because whenever I raise awareness of potentially problematic cosmetic creams, emollients and steroids, many...
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Smashed Chickpea Sandwich
After making a delicious Jackfruit 'tuna' Sandwich last week, somebody on my Insta mentioned smashed chickpeas!! On one of those days where there's not enough in the cupboards, that was...
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The Making of My Best-Selling Probiotic
I still recall my first meeting with Holland & Barrett after Dragons Den! I was so excited for such an incredible opportunity. 'Have you considered manufacturing a probiotic?' asked Jo,...
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Can Stress Make Skin Conditions Worse?
When it comes to stress and skin conditions, I've always found the connection a really irritating vicious circle. Stress definitely caused my eczema and psoriasis to flare, I'd then stress...
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Jackfruit Vegan 'tuna' Mayo Sandwiches
Fancy a quick and simple lunch idea? This is one of my favourite sandwiches to make through summer! It takes so light, yet filling. If you're only making enough for...
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Vegan Almond and Apricot Flapjacks
As the half term holidays approach and the weather shows at least some promise of brightening up for the bank holiday weekend, friends and family are already planning park gatherings...
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Why Paraffin and Petroleum Products are Bad for Skin Problems
Back in my early twenties I used to walk out of the pharmacy each month with a gigantic carrier bag. We're fortunate here in the UK to have the NHS....
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