“Eat whole grains. Don’t eat gluten. Porridge is healthy. Bread isn’t healthy”. The mixed messages when it comes to grains has left us confused about which grains are actually good for us. The fact that grains are and can be found everywhere means that we eat a huge amount of them however why is this […]
For many of us, the start of a new year represents fresh hopes, new beginnings and the opportunity for change. Since ancient times, we have welcomed in the new year with rituals which modern society suggests that these ordered activities are a way of countering the powerlessness we may experience at a time when we […]
As the festive season fast approaches, we talk about how making tiny changes can have the biggest impact in our lives. Over the next few days/couple of weeks, take the path of least resistance and develop healthier, more prosperous habits which can give you a head start into the New Year of 2019. Most of […]
November celebrates World Vegan Month. It is a time to recognise how far the vegan movement has come, to highlight how accessible and beneficial a vegan lifestyle can be and to encourage the vegan-curious to adopt veganism by sharing advice, recipes and ideas. Here at Virtuoso Foods, we offer a tailor made vegan […]
Today is the 10th October which sees the world ‘celebrating’ World Mental Health Day’. When I say ‘celebrating’, I simply mean that mental health issues are no longer a ‘hush hush’ topic and should be spoken openly and freely so that it can be dealt with in the right way, by professionals in the relevant […]
Finding time to simply take time out is important for any person, whether you lead a hectic life with family and/or business, or simply need to find your way and identify your next steps and direction in life. For me, after what seemed like a totally crazy and chaotic Summer yet enlightening, gratifying and busy, […]
….with life! As we fully step into the Summer months, I encourage you to fall in love with life. Simple! We have the great opportunity of getting out in nature in the fresh air where we can let the adventures begin, whatever it may be, a simply walk in the great outdoors or something more […]
Buying food in season is fresher, more tasty, is better for the environment (no air miles) and cheaper too! Visit locals farmers’ markets where the seasons are more obvious and you will be wowed by all the different varieties and colours of delicious fruits and vegetables you can experiment with. Being creative is key to […]
March is the beginning of Spring: lighter & sunnier days giving us the opportunity to start enjoying fresher lighter foods. To enjoy fruits and vegetables at their best and fullest flavours, it is best to eat in season. Ideally, with anything, it is best to source local produce however this is not always possible hence why […]
Nuts are a new ‘craze’ for vegetarians and vegans alike and I for one, love nuts. Besides being packed with protein, most nuts contain at least some of these heart-healthy substances: Unsaturated fats. … Omega-3 fatty acids. … Fiber. … Vitamin E. Vitamin E may help stop the development of plaques in your arteries, which […]
