Food and nutrients - Legumes, pulses

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Is pulse pasta gluten free?

Founding editor Niki Bezzant takes a closer look at whether pulse pasta is...

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The health benefits of pulses. Plus, 10 ways to use them

Whether you have dried or canned beans hiding in your pantry, or frozen...

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Are plant-based burgers healthy?

Plant-based and vegetarian burgers are all the rage right now, with many options...

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7 ways you can tell if canned soup is healthy

A can of soup is a quick and easy meal but is it...

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9 of the best affordable pantry staples

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Med diet easiest to stick to – study

The Mediterranean diet is one of the easiest diets to stick to and...

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The best way of eating in 2020

Keto, vegan, fasting … are these trending diets really nutritious, or just the latest food...

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Med diet protects from hearing loss – study

Eating a healthy diet potentially helps reduce the risk of hearing loss, according...

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5 humble health foods we can eat more of

HFG dietitian Melissa Meier shares five humble foods that bestow surprising health benefits. Potatoes Often...

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Six vegan meat swaps that aren’t ultra processed

Whether you’ve got a converted family member or a vegan friend coming for...

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Five rules for a plant-based diet

‘Plant-based’ might not mean what you think it does. If the idea of...

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A guide to fibre

We all know that fibre is one of the most important nutrients in...

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Try this: Cannellini beans

Also known as haricots, pearl haricots and navy beans, cannellini beans are creamy-white,...

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On the pulse

2016 has been named the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations. The...

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Pluses of pulses

Try eating a couple of meals a week using pulses - they're packed...

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Smart staples: Chickpeas

Chickpeas are a wonderfully versatile, nutrition-packed staple that are an easy and affordable...

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Can you cook dried beans in a crockpot?

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