With a heatwave hitting the UK over the next couple of weeks, Summer is well and truly here! With lockdown restrictions starting to lift and people safely starting to return to socialising, there’s never been a better time for a Summer get together (from a safe distance, of course). Although BBQs and the hot weather […]
Fruit is one of the essential food groups when it comes to a rich and healthy diet. People typically turn to them when they’re in need of a healthy snack or want to bulk up a morning meal. Packed with delicious flavour and nutritious benefits, using dry fruits in particular is a great way to […]
Nearly half of all UK shoppers are buying more groceries online due to the COVID-19 crisis. In fact, UK online grocery sales grew 22% in 2019 and, propelled by high demand from nationwide COVID-19 lockdowns, stand to surge about 40% this year, according to an online grocery survey. In that survey, 52% of the consumers […]
Whether you love Indian cuisine, or you just love to cook new and exciting dishes for your family, you will need a well-stocked pantry containing some of the world’s most popular spices. And, if you plan on cooking your favourite Indian dish, you will need some specialty spices that give Indian cuisine its distinct colours […]
With cardiovascular diseases ranking higher as the primary killer in many countries around the world, people are looking for ways to eat healthier. For many, a vegan diet is the solution and, when done properly, just about anyone can benefit from choosing a vegan diet. Unfortunately, there are those who jump right into a vegan […]
It’s protein that builds our muscles, not the meat in your diet. Protein contains the necessary amino acids which the body uses as the building blocks of muscle. Four ounces of beef and edamame contain about 30 grams of protein, so it’s not necessary to eat meat to build your muscle. Many serious bodybuilders are […]
Just about everyone likes to snack on pumpkin and sunflower seeds. And, why not? They are healthy and delicious and they are easy to take along anywhere that you might need a boost of energy and nutrients. But did you know that your favourite snack also offers a wide range of other health benefits as […]
For millennia, dried apricots, dates, figs, and raisins have been the staple of people in the Mediterranean. Early hunter-gatherers collected sun-dried fallen figs and dates and naturally preserved fruits were valued for their concentrated nutrients and sweetness. Mesopotamian tablets dated to about 1500 BC mention the written recipes for making dried fruits as early civilizations […]
Of all of the dried fruits that we have available to us, the raisin has to be the most humble. In fact, we often take raisins for granted. We use them for snacking, we bake with them, we even add them to soups, sauces and desserts. Raisins are such a versatile fruit that just about […]
Nuts and seeds are highly nutritious food products that contribute to a healthy body if we consume them regularly. Here are nutrition facts of some of the nuts and seeds available at Chandra Foods: Chandra Foods Nuts And Seeds Nutrition Facts Almonds- almonds are among the most nutritious nuts. From 28 grams of almonds, you […]
