April 2014 | lemons & daisies

Green cleaning solutions

If you rather use natural cleaning agents, here are some ideas: Bicabornate of soda A must in every household. It has myriad uses...

Nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds are a great source of protein, heart-healthy unsaturated fats and fibre. They are also rich in B vitamins, folic acid, vit...

Eat a rainbow!

Unsure which are the best fruits and vegetables to eat if you want to boost your immunity? Go for the coloured ones, and try to eat a r...

The ageing sun

The sun, so beautiful and healthful, yet so dangerous. It causes premature ageing, uneven skin pigmentation, burns and worst of all, skin...

Tips to open a tight jar

Everyone faces this problem. If you haven't got a special gizmo for the job, try one of these methods: Bang the jar on a hard surfa...

Cream tips

If a recipe calls for soured cream and you haven't got any, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to a small carton of single cream. Stir t...

Fridge useful tips

Watercress keeps longer if wash it and keep it in a bowl in the fridge. Lemons will keep for as long as a month in the fridge if you st...

How to remove stains from carpets

Coffee Sponge with soda water, blot dry and repeat until stain has gone. Chewing gum Place a plastic bag filled with ice cubes over t...

Brazil nuts and sun-dried tomatoes with beans

Ingredients: 500 g french beans, topped and tailed 200 g Brazil nuts, chopped 100 g sun-dried tomatoes, sliced 2 tbsp olive oil sa...

Shiitake mushroom

Delicious and nutritious, shiitake mushrooms have long been prized in the east for their ability to combat infection and protect against h...

Iziki algae

Iziki algae is a rare but commonly found off the shores of Okinawa island, Japan, and has been part of their regular diet for hundreds of...

Shiitake with sea vegetable

Ingredients: 150 g dried sea vegetable ( iziki ) 1 bunch of spring onions 3 tbsp olive oil 250 g fresh shiitake mushrooms , cut into ...

Ravigote sauce

Ingredients: 1 garlic clove 1 tsp tarragon 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 2 tbsp chives, chopped 2 tsp capers 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbs...

Asparagus with ravigote

Ingredients: 2 bunches of asparagus, peeled 1n tbsp lemon juice ravigote Preparation: Cut of the woody ends of the asparagus. Coo...

Tomato, wild marjoram and garlic salad

Ingredients: 1 kg ripe tomatoes, sliced 4 tbsp fresh wild marjoram, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 6 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp ...

Tips for healthy hair

When it comes to healthy hair, is not only what you apply to it but how you take care of yourself. The effects of stress, lack of sleep ...

Hair troubleshhoting

Dry, brittle, lifeless hair van be a sign that you need to eat more essential fatty acids. Oily hair can be linked to a Vitamin B defic...

What to look for in a sunscreen

Avobenzone Is a chemical screen that offers good protection against UVA but not UVB rays. Octocrylene and oxybenzone Are chemicals sc...

Wrinkles? What's the cause?

The first wrinkles usually appear around the mouth and eyes. Hereditary obviously plays a part but just how well our skin ages is mostly...

Cool tomato soup

Ingredients: 1 kg fresh tomatoes, quartered and stalks removed 2 spring onions, finely chopped 4 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped S...

Pink pineapple juice

Ingredients: 1/4 pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 orange, squeezed 150 g strawberries Preparation: Blend all the i...

Raspberry sorbet

Ingredients: 300 ml raspberries, juiced 175 g raw sugar cane 100 ml water Preparation: Heat the water and the sugar gently in a...

Pesto sauce

Ingredients: 2 tbsp pine nuts 1 bunch of fresh basil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp coarse sea salt 4 tbsp olive oil Preparation: ...

Blackberry crumble

Ingredients: 1 kg blackberries (or bilberries, mulberries, raspberries or blueberries) 3 tbsp raw cane sugar 2 tsbp white flour For ...

Blackberry creamy juice

Ingredients: 100 g blackberries 1 ripe banana 1 pear, cored and quartered 100 ml plain soya yoghurt 1 tbsp sunflower seeds Prepara...

Creamy mango juice

Ingredients: 1 mango, stoned, peeled and cubed 1 banana, peeled 1 wedge of fresh coconut 1 orange, squeezed Preparation: Blend th...

Why iron?

Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, a pigment found in red blood cells that transports oxygen around the body, releasing it where it'...

Walking!

Walking is the most natural form of exercise in the world. You don't need any special clothing or equipment, you can do it wherever y...

What do you need to know about cholestrol

Too much cholesterol can clog and damage your arteries, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. But cholesterol is also vital f...

Make-up tricks

If you get dark circles and puffiness under your eyes, avoid black eyeliner and mascara on your lower lashes as this will only draw at...

Fragrance know-how

Always apply fragrance after you've applied body moisturizer and before you get dressed. Your body heat will help release the scent...

Hair help

Maximize your time to ensure you treat your hair to a mask every week. It could be when you're doing the washing up, working out at ...

Skin savers

Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning, then set 3 alarms throughout the day to remind you to drink water at work. Mix 2 tbs...

Five ways to anti-age your hands

Your hands age faster than your face, so follow the 5 tips to keep your hands looking younger for longer. Stay clear of sugar You know...

Immune boosting superfoods

Kiwis - these fabulous furries contain almost twice as much vitamin C as oranges, and more fibre than apples. Broccoli - a rich sourc...

Spiced chicken with lime sauce

Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts 150g fat-free yoghurt 1tbsp cumin 1tbps coriander 1 tbsp hot chilli powder 1 t...

Hot rice pudding with berry fruits

Serves 4 Ingredients: 50g pudding rice 600ml skimmed milk 1 tbsp caster sugar or 1 tbsp runny honey 2 strips of lemon rind grated ...

Speedy spaghetti bolognese

Serves 6 (can serve 4 and freeze 2) Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 500g turkey mince 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 plump garlic clo...

Smoked trout and horseradish pâté

Serves 4 Ingredients: 250g packed skinless hot-smoked trout 6 tbsp Greek yoghurt finely grated zest of a lemon 1-2 tbsp hot hor...

Orange and ginger salmon

Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 tbsp tamari soy sauce 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger rrot freshly squeezed juic...

Baked beetroot salad

Ingredients: 2 beetroots, washed but not peeled 1 spring onion, finely chopped 1 bunch of watercress, finely chopped ...

The spices of life

It's worth incorporating herbs and spices into your diet. Not only they give taste to your food but many of them also have special hea...

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