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Honey is extremely nutritious and contains more than 180 nutrients such as sugars, proteins, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, active enzymes and so on. Eating honey every day can supplement the nutrients the body needs, promote metabolism, enhance immunity and resistance, and avoid the risk of various diseases. But you can't eat...
East Dorset Friends of the Earth, in conjunction with Bournemouth University and UCU is holding a Climate Change Question Time at Bournemouth University, Lees Lecture Theatre, Talbot Campus on Saturday 6thNovember, 1.00 to 3.00pm. The event will enable members of the public, local organisations and councillors to hear from a panel of local experts...
Tesco, M&S, Waitrose and Sainsbury's are recalling a number of chicken products due to fears of salmonella. Tesco are withdrawing 14 items from sale, including a range of its cooked chicken breast slices.M&S are withdrawing 12 products from sale, including deli chicken fillers and a number of salads and sandwiches.Waitrose...
Shoppers could start noticing food shortages within days due to the crisis in carbon dioxide (CO2) supply, a food industry chief has warned. CO2 is used in food packaging, as well as a method of stunning animals prior to slaughter - but now supplies are running low.Surging energy costs have resulted...
Learn to cook authentic indian food in real time with The Curry Queen Podcast Multi award winning Indian food expert has teamed up with Podcast Labs and together they bring you The Curry Queen Podcast. This incredible podcast idea is aimed at helping Indian food lovers achieve delicious food in the...

BOSCOMBE IN FOOD CRISIS

Boscombe food bank in Havilland road has seen a record usage of its service since it started and the Government is being blamed for the higher levels.  Since the Corona Virus lockdown started numbers of people using the charity have risen from 541 to 1093 in just one month. What’s more the figures include over 300 children going without food. The Food bank, local Councillors and...

5 WAYS TO USE UP LEFTOVER BREAD

1. Freshen up Put stale bread in the microwave for 10 seconds for a quick refresh. 2. Re-hydrate Sprinkle a little water over stale bagels or pittas, and pop in the oven at 180°C for a few minutes to be delicious once more. 3. Prep packed lunches Prepare a whole loaf-load of sandwiches...
In light of the shocking outcome of the Commons vote regarding free school meals... some wonderful Dorset restaurants and cafes are offering free packed lunches or meals to children that need them over half term. To order your children’s meal please contact the business directly Swanage Bakery, Swanage 01929422594 The...

Is it time to boycott tea?

The following is extremely disturbing. It reveals sexual violence on a huge scale taking place at the tea plantations in Kenya. Many major supermarkets and outlets have links to these plantations and although some have responded positively when confronted we all know that when the noise quietens the bad...
Two recent research studies have uncovered a connection between ultra-processed foods (UPF) and heightened risks of health issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. One of the studies presented at the European Society of Cardiology in Amsterdam indicates that the consumption of items like breakfast...