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Healthy food does much more than simply nourish our bodies, it also unlocks passion and creates enjoyment.

Quercetin, a natural antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables, offers numerous health benefits Quercetin is a plant flavonol from the flavonoid group of polyphenols and is widely distributed in nature. It has a bitter flavour and is found in many vegetables, fruit, seeds, leaves and grains. Its name derives from quercetum (oak forest) after the […]

Discover eight of the best anti-inflammatory foods to add to a well-balanced diet and try some easy ways to incorporate them daily in healthy recipes

As well as being good to eat and nutritious, mandarins are also very handsome trees in fruit and can be grown as an edible hedge or screen.

Their true identity might surprise you, as capers are preserved flower buds.

Grapes are very long lived and vines can survive for a century or more. They tolerate all sorts of soils and climates and are drought-hardy due to their deep roots.

If you still don’t like Brussels sprouts, label yourself a “supertaster”, the term coined in the 1990s for people who are more sensitive to bitter tastes than others, and give up on them.

Autumn produce is bursting with flavour and colour. Discover how to make the most of seasonal fruits and vegetables with our cooking guide — plus three delicious warming recipes.

If growing coriander has often been a failure due to bolting, sawtooth coriander will provide the same flavour in your cooking but is easier to grow.

Valued equally for its culinary and medicinal uses, betel leaf is an attractive plant for a semi-shaded area of the garden.

An excellent base for interesting salads and very high in nutrition, watercress is always at its best when freshly picked straight from the garden. 

Chocolate is a global powerhouse commodity and a deep personal pleasure. Could it be that something that tastes so delicious, and is so sensual, might also be good for you? We bite into chocolate to find out the truth.