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Recipe: Tofu mousse

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With winter around the corner, honey and chocolate are quite probably the first food items that most of us look for when opening the pantry. This recipe combines both, and yet it’s not too decadent. Enjoy!

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Depression Signs and Symptoms: Stop the...

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While most experience certain levels of sadness, which is a normal and healthy occurrence, long-term feelings where our mood is affected, and possibly impacted by additional stress and anxiety, can lead to depression. That is why it’s important to understand our current condition and act so that we can stop the downward spiral in time.

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Recipe: Risotto Dalmatino

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Risotto is a traditional Italian dish, however John's recipe provides a small twist by adding smoked paprika and chilly. We hope you'll enjoy it!

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How to get back into exercise...

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One of the most important things we can do when starting to exercise is to set a goal. Whether it’s losing body fat, growing muscle or getting stronger, we should aim to reach certain milestones within a certain time frame.

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Recipe: Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownie

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Chocolate brownies are a great dessert to have ready in the fridge, especially if you need a small sugar fix and want to avoid different processed and sugar-laden products. Also, this is a gluten-free version which avoids potential allergens.

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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

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Licorice has been used traditionally for a wide range of conditions and was found beneficial due to its specific compound called glycyrrhizin. Today, studies have shown that licorice has potent antiviral and antibacterial properties and can also assist with healthy memory.

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Food Additives and GRAS (Generally Recognised...

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Food additives that are approved for human consumption require safety analysis and regulatory approval. However, GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) substances are considered safe for consumption based on a history of common use in food or scientific evidence, or consensus among experts. Also, they are only tested on animals and not humans. Does this process perhaps need revising?

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Recipe: Whole milk ricotta

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With the price of food items increasing, have you thought about making your own cheese for a fraction of the cost that you would pay for it in the supermarket? If not, we suggest having a look at this simple Ricotta recipe.

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Life’s Unforeseen Turns: Desire to Live

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After losing her husband suddenly, Shona deals with the double bombshell of a cancer diagnosis for both her and her mother. We follow her journey through loss, chemotherapy and surgery. Despite the constant adversity, this is the start of something positive in her life.

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Recipe: Peach Crumble with Cardamom Custard

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A fruit crumble is fairly easy to make, and when in season, the taste of peaches and nectarines can surprise many at the table. Also, the cardamom-and-honey-based custard does make a difference when serving this dessert.

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Introduction to: The Ketogenic Diet (Part...

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The ketogenic diet is designed to induce a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body's primary source of energy shifts from carbohydrates to fats. Its first application was helping with epilepsy and reducing seizures. If a ketogenic diet is able to help with such a serious condition, we should wonder about the positive effects it might have on those who are already healthy.

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