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Dairy Free Coffee Gives Rise to Vitamin Deficiency

In a report published in the Sunday Times on 31st December, 2023, it was stated that scientists fear a rise in poor nutrition due to dairy-free milk in coffee-shops’ drinks. According to Starbucks, the UK is the “alt-milk”  capital of Europe.  Non-dairy alternatives in coffee is up by 16% of their drink sales this year.  … Continue reading Dairy Free Coffee Gives Rise to Vitamin Deficiency

7 Reasons to Grow Your own organic vegetable garden

  During the last decades there has been a change towards mechanization and homogenization of farming, which uses pesticides, additives, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers and mass-production techniques. All this is clearly affecting mankind’s health, and new diseases are spreading rapidly amongst humans and animals (bird’s flu being the most recent one). The World Health Organization produces … Continue reading 7 Reasons to Grow Your own organic vegetable garden

10 Possible Causes of the Obesity Epidemic

It’s well accepted that reduced physical activity and fast food are linked to obesity. But the evidence that these are the main causes of obesity is largely circumstantial. To stimulate debate, experts suggest 10 other possible causes of obesity, outlined in the International Journal of Obesity. Sleep debt. Getting too little sleep can increase body … Continue reading 10 Possible Causes of the Obesity Epidemic

Dave’s Kitchen | Introduction

One of the things I will be regularly updating is Food Preparation, Cookery and Serving of all different types of food.  I have just converted an area into an outdoor kitchen with 3 main cooking appliances, a Charcoal Barbecue, Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Electric Grill and a Pro Q Cold Smoker. I am based in South … Continue reading Dave’s Kitchen | Introduction

10 Steps To Get Antioxidants Into Your Everyday Diet

It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ health.   Given all we know about antioxidants and their beneficial properties, it’s amazing more people don’t … Continue reading 10 Steps To Get Antioxidants Into Your Everyday Diet

LiveGood Collagen Peptides

  DESCRIPTION Collagen Peptides Collagen is the most abundant protein in our entire body! It is the glue that holds all of our cells together giving our bodies strength and structure. Without it, our skin begins to sag, muscles and bones lose strength and structure, joints lose mobility, ligaments and tendons suffer, even our hair … Continue reading LiveGood Collagen Peptides

10 Little Steps To Improve Your Health

  Many of us make health-related resolutions, such as to lose weight, stop smoking or join the neighbourhood health club. While it is common to set high goals, experts say that setting smaller goals could do more for our health.   “Small steps are achievable and are easier to fit into your daily routine,” says … Continue reading 10 Little Steps To Improve Your Health

10 Ideas To Add Fruit and Veggies In Your Family’s Diet

  We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on convenience and junk food. … Continue reading 10 Ideas To Add Fruit and Veggies In Your Family’s Diet

Is Frozen San Francisco Sourdough Starter viable?

    Our powdered San Francisco Sourdough Starter works well after much testing. Also when it is made up and chilled, it revives excellently as well. However, I wanted to see if the frozen starter is viable. Last week I froze 4 portions of chilled San Francisco Sourdough Starter in 300g pouches. My intention is … Continue reading Is Frozen San Francisco Sourdough Starter viable?

Ultimate Fat Loss Course

    Attention Fitness Enthusiasts and Health Conscious Individuals!   Discover the Ultimate Fat Loss Course: A Revolutionary System to Shed Unwanted Pounds and Transform Your Body Experience a life-changing transformation with our scientifically-backed, comprehensive program designed for lasting results   Are You Fed Up with Frustrating Diets and Ineffective Workouts? We know how challenging … Continue reading Ultimate Fat Loss Course

Is The Carnivore Diet For You?

So, you’ve been hearing about the Carnivore Diet lately and are curious if it’s something you should try. You’re not alone! The Carnivore Diet has been gaining popularity in recent years as more and more people are swearing by its health benefits. You have Jordan Peterson claiming it cured immune diseases in his daughter and … Continue reading Is The Carnivore Diet For You?

How Healthy is Plant Based Eating

    It’s a debate as old as veganism itself: is plant-based eating healthy? Some argue that vegan diets lack essential nutrients, while others point to the health benefits of cutting out animal products. So what’s the truth? There’s no simple answer, as veganism is a lifestyle rather than a diet. In this article, we’ll … Continue reading How Healthy is Plant Based Eating

Compound Movements Must Be At The Base Of All Your Training

If you are setting out on your strength-building journey, you have probably started hearing the term “compound exercises” every so often in the gym or when chatting with your friends. Often it is mentioned in the context of something you should try in the gym, but without much information on what exactly a compound movement … Continue reading Compound Movements Must Be At The Base Of All Your Training

Maximum Health Drink Culture

Maximum Health Drink Culture   The last of the 4 Cultures introduced by Nutrition Cookery is Maximum Health Drink Culture How to make Maximum Health Drink (MHD) Ingredients: MHD Culture Milk Vacuum flask/s or Yoghurt Maker Whisk Boiling water Digital thermometer First, reconstitute the MHD Culture with 100mls of milk.  Whisk well to form a … Continue reading Maximum Health Drink Culture

Greek Yoghurt Dried Culture

Greek Yoghurt Dried Culture Another Dried Culture introduced by Nutrition Cookery is Greek Yoghurt/Yogurt Dried Culture:     How to make Yoghurt   Ingredients: Yoghurt Culture Milk Vacuum flask/s or Yoghurt Maker Whisk Boiling water Digital thermometer First, reconstitute the Yoghurt Culture with 100mls of milk.  Whisk well to form a smooth paste and add … Continue reading Greek Yoghurt Dried Culture

Buttermilk Dried Culture

Another addition to our dried cultures is Buttermilk Dried Culture     Details of how to reconstitute are below. Ingredients: Buttermilk Culture Milk Vacuum flask/s or Yoghurt Maker Whisk Boiling water Digital thermometer First, reconstitute the Buttermilk Culture with 100mls of milk.  Whisk well to form a smooth paste and add to the disinfected milk … Continue reading Buttermilk Dried Culture

San Francisco Sourdough Starter Culture

One of the 4 Cultures we have introduced in May is San Francisco Sourdough Starter Culture     Below you will find details of how to reconstitute the San Francisco Sourdough Starter Culture. San Francisco is synonymous with sourdough bread, which has a rich history dating back to the gold rush era that began in … Continue reading San Francisco Sourdough Starter Culture

Launch of Dried Product Cultures on 6th May, 2023

  We are launching our new range of  dried cultures on 6th May, 2023.   Product #1 San Francisco Sourdough Starter Sourdough bread traces its origins to ancient Egypt and is common in parts of Europe. San Francisco is synonymous with sourdough bread, which has a rich history dating back to the gold rush era … Continue reading Launch of Dried Product Cultures on 6th May, 2023

5 Natural Supplements to Boost Your Immune System

Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, it’s essential to prioritize our health and well-being. A strong immune system is the foundation of a healthy body, and natural supplements derived from plant-based sources can offer a variety of benefits to support overall health and wellness. In this post, I’ll explore the top five natural supplements that can … Continue reading 5 Natural Supplements to Boost Your Immune System

4 Foods To Keep You Fuller For Longer

Have you ever consumed a couple of consecutive big meals just to feel hungry 40 minutes later? Well, if this has happened to you, odds are you are not selecting the right foods with the appropriate satiety index. In this article, I’ll explain the importance of high-satiety foods, and we’ll also give you a list … Continue reading 4 Foods To Keep You Fuller For Longer

San Francisco Sourdough Recipe and Method

  San Francisco Sourdough Recipe and Method So, you have your active starter, it’s time to make some San Francisco Sourdough Bread! The recipe below is suitable for a Bread Maker or Oven Cooking 500 gms Strong White Bread Flour, the higher the protein content (gluten) the better.  I like using 14g protein content.  You … Continue reading San Francisco Sourdough Recipe and Method

CBD Oil

      CBD Oil Highest Quality Faster Absorption Maximum Benefit Choose 750mg or 1500mg in Natural or Peppermint Flavour At LiveGood, we pride ourselves on providing only the highest quality, purest products on the planet. And our CBD Oil represents that to the utmost level. Derived from only the top 1% of hemp farms … Continue reading CBD Oil

Dried Cultures Launching on 6th May, 2023

  The 6th May, 2023 will see the launch of Nutrition Cookery’s Dried Cultures.   We will offer 4 different dried cultures, click on each link below to find out more information:   San Francisco Sourdough Starter     Buttermilk Culture     Yoghurt Culture     Maximum Health Drink Culture   The price for … Continue reading Dried Cultures Launching on 6th May, 2023

Organic Coffee

      Organic Coffee Support a Healthy Mood Focus and Mental Clarity Weight Loss Functional Mushrooms Tastes Amazing! Healthy Organic Weight Management Coffee with Mushrooms Yes, this is very likely the longest name for a coffee you’ve ever seen. But the truth is, with all of the amazing benefits and ingredients we’ve packed into … Continue reading Organic Coffee

Organic Super Reds

    Organic Super Reds Cardiovascular Power! Cardiovascular Health Circulation Sexual Health Brain and Cognitive Function When it comes to healthy aging, nothing is more important than the health of your heart! And the best way to keep your heart healthy is a diet rich in red fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately most of us are … Continue reading Organic Super Reds

Organic Super Greens

    Organic Super Greens Immune Protection Energy and Recovery Stress Support Digestive Health Detox Support A Safety Net for Your Health! Eating organic, fresh cut, clean fruits and vegetables keeps our blood pressure normal, our gut functioning as intended and our brain getting all of the nutrients it needs to carry out those important … Continue reading Organic Super Greens

Plant Based Protein

      Complete Plant Based Protein Rebuild and Restore Muscles and Joints Build and Maintain lean Muscle Fortified with All Essential Amino Acids LiveGood’s Complete Plant-Based Protein is designed to be the ULTIMATE Protein Supplement on the market, giving your body the MAXIMUM amount of nutrition with the best ingredients on the PLANET! Pea … Continue reading Plant Based Protein

Ultra Magnesium Complex

  Ultra Magnesium Complex       Ultra Magnesium Complex Maximum Muscle, Nerve and Energy Support Supports Over 300 Enzyme Reactions Sleep Support Most Bio-Available Magnesium Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in our bodies every single day! Most people are not getting enough Magnesium, even if you eat a healthy balanced diet. … Continue reading Ultra Magnesium Complex

Multi Vitamins for Women with Iron

    Bio-Active Complete Multi-Vitamin for Women with Iron 24 Vitamins and Minerals Immune and Cardiovascular Support Promotes Healthy Aging Most women are not getting enough vitamins and minerals in their everyday diets. These vitamin deficiencies can cause all kinds of health problems: a weaker immune system, hair loss, skin problems, poor vision, loss of … Continue reading Multi Vitamins for Women with Iron

Multi Vitamins for Men

      Bio-Active Complete Multi-Vitamin For Men 24 Vitamins and Minerals Immune and Cardiovascular Support Promotes Healthy Aging Most men are not getting enough vitamins and minerals in their everyday diets. These vitamin deficiencies can cause all kinds of health problems: a weaker immune system, hair loss, skin problems, poor vision, loss of bone … Continue reading Multi Vitamins for Men

Triple Cooked Chips…Here’s How To Do It.

  Triple Cooked Chips…Here’s How To Do It. First you need a good chipping potato.  There are several varieties available in supermarkets, check the bag and it will say which are best.  My preference is Maris Piper potatoes.  They are widely available and also make good roast potatoes and mash (best with an abundance of … Continue reading Triple Cooked Chips…Here’s How To Do It.

Using The Right Tools For Cooking

    Far too often people overlook the importance of using the proper tools when cooking fine meals. While there is nothing in the world that can quite compare to cooking with the finest and freshest of ingredients, these things can only be enhanced by making use of the perfect tools for the job at … Continue reading Using The Right Tools For Cooking