The carbohydrate content of chestnuts compares with that of wheat and rice; chestnuts have twice as much starch as the potato. That ounce of hot rocks contains about 15 grams …
Artichoke, globe and Jerusalem
There are two types of artichokes, which oddly enough are not even related to each other. The Globe and the Jerusalem. The globe artichoke is nearing the end of its …
Winter Salads (part 2)
There’s no good reason not to keep on smiling your way through a wide selection of salads even in the depths of winter. Classic salads, like Ceasar Salad, Waldorf Salad, …
Five herbs for coughs and colds
The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract and can affect the nose, throat, larynx and sinuses. There are over 200 different viruses; the most common …
Roast beetroot salad
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It turns out, an apple a day really can keep the doctor away. Apples are one of autumn’s greatest bounties, literally lying on the ground in some gardens, waiting to …
Milk
Milking it While milk has a carb-content, many products made from milk do not — cheese, cream and yoghurt are carb-free. An excellent source of protein, dairy produce is an …