Cholesterol is a lipid, or fat that is produced by the liver and is also found in some foods. We all need cholesterol to stay healthy, but high levels of cholesterol circulating in your blood can sometimes cause hardening of the arteries, which can in turn increase your risk of heart and circulatory diseases. So when is it a problem and what can you do about it?
High Cholesterol – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly truth… Read More »
A member off the Greenlife staff, Teri, agreed to let us share this recipe after her Frangipane Mince Pies became such a sensational hit in our staff room! If you are a fan of Bakewell tart you are sure to love them…
Teri’s Vegan Frangipane Mince Pies Read More »
Green tea, Black tea and White tea are all made from the same plant – Camellia sinensis. People are often confused and befuddled by the many types of tea on the market, so what are the differences?
What’s your cup of tea? Read More »
The first jars of Happy Butter Organic Ghee hit our shelves back in 2016, and since that time this small Buckfastleigh based supplier has scooped up dozens of awards for their awesome artisan organic ghee. So what is their happy secret?
Happy Butter Organic Ghee Read More »
When the dark days of autumn and winter hit, do you find it hard to get up in the morning, feel sleepy during the day and crave carbohydrates? If so, you may be a bit of a SAD case. Read more about Seasonal Affective Disorder and what you can do about it here…
Are you a bit of a SAD case? Read More »
Most parents know that one critical time when kids tend to get ill is at the beginning of a new school term. You can help your child to fight off many of the bugs they encounter, and reduce their duration of illness by giving them a number of immune boosting supplements.
Back to school immunity Read More »
The prevalence of gout is increasing in Western countries. It is six times more common in men than in women but can affect anybody over the age of 30. Read about some effective natural remedies and lifestyle changes that can reduce the frequency of ‘attacks’ and may make a significant difference if you suffer from this painful ailment.
What to do about Gout? Read More »
Based just outside Totnes, SkySprouts have been producing organic sprouts and seeds for more than 30 years, and we have had weekly deliveries of their delicious and nutritious punnets of goodness for many of those years…
Ever fancied having a go at making your own Sourdough Bread? A member of the team here at Greenlife has been experimenting! This simple recipe makes for a moist, dense, flavoursome loaf, perfect to serve with Peas Pottage or any other refined modern topping!
Sourdough Rye Bread Read More »
If you are suffering from the symptoms of menopause but are looking for natural alternatives to HRT – there are many herbal and nutritional supplements that may help.
Menopause? …..No sweat Read More »
Tideford Organics have been making delicious organic soups, meal pots and cooks’ ingredients here in Devon for nearly 25 years. Their moto is ‘If it’s not organic, it’s not in the pot’ and all their ingredients are not only organic wherever possible, but also vegan and gluten free…
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a common health problem that causes many men to have to get up in the middle of the night when they and their partners would rather be sound asleep. It is thought to affect 6 out of 10 men aged over 60. Thankfully, there are some supplements that can help…
Up In The Night Again? Read More »