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Is pulse pasta gluten free?
Founding editor Niki Bezzant takes a closer look at whether pulse pasta is...
The health benefits of pulses. Plus, 10 ways to use them
Whether you have dried or canned beans hiding in your pantry, or frozen...
Are plant-based burgers healthy?
Plant-based and vegetarian burgers are all the rage right now, with many options...
7 ways you can tell if canned soup is healthy
A can of soup is a quick and easy meal but is it...
9 of the best affordable pantry staples
If you're stuck at home or just looking to make your food money...
Med diet easiest to stick to – study
The Mediterranean diet is one of the easiest diets to stick to and...
The best way of eating in 2020
Keto, vegan, fasting … are these trending diets really nutritious, or just the latest food...
Med diet protects from hearing loss – study
Eating a healthy diet potentially helps reduce the risk of hearing loss, according...
5 humble health foods we can eat more of
HFG dietitian Melissa Meier shares five humble foods that bestow surprising health benefits.
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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...
Five rules for a plant-based diet
‘Plant-based’ might not mean what you think it does. If the idea of...
Try this: Cannellini beans
Also known as haricots, pearl haricots and navy beans, cannellini beans are creamy-white,...
On the pulse
2016 has been named the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations.
The...
Smart staples: Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a wonderfully versatile, nutrition-packed staple that are an easy and affordable...
Can you cook dried beans in a crockpot?
Q: "I’m keen to cook with my crockpot and I would like to...