There are so many good things to say about beetroot that it's hard to know where to begin: Recent research has shown that it is great for boosting stamina and helping muscles work, to the extent that many athletes are now including it as part of their health regime to support training. It also contains potassium, [...]

It’s that time of year again when British asparagus is appearing on the shelves.  It has a short growing season – about 8 weeks - but it is worth filling up on this seasonal veg while you can for the following reasons: Asparagus contains inulin which helps to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in [...]

Researchers have found that drinking a glass (8oz/250ml) of beetroot juice may lower blood pressure readings by as much as 7% (10mm hg). Beetroot contains high levels of dietary nitrate - also found in celery, cabbage and some lettuces - which causes a chemical reaction in the blood, increasing oxygen in areas of the body [...]

A study of over 7000 men and women at risk of cardiovascular disease, has concluded that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with either extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts may cut the risk of cardiovascular events by as much as 30% in subjects at high risk of developing heart disease, as compared with people advised [...]

A new piece of research shows that organically grown tomatoes really are healthier than those that are conventionally grown. The organic tomatoes were fertilised  with animal manure and vegetable compost and contained  concentrations of vitamin C up to 57% higher, and ripe fruits contained well over twice the quantity of phenolic compounds despite being smaller [...]