Goji berries are a superfood, but here’s why you should eat them in moderation

Goji berries are a superfood, but here’s why you should eat them in moderation

Goji berries, long used in traditional Chinese medicine, are one of the better-known superfoods, and are widely available in dried form in supermarkets, organic food stores and chemists. They are reputed to be particularly good for you – but is there any truth in this? Let us start with a look at the nutrients you … Read more

Health questions: is tomato soup good for you?

Health questions: is tomato soup good for you?

Cooking tomatoes into a nourishing soup might just give you that extra boost of lycopene and vitamin A you’re looking for. The red pigments, vitamins and potassium in fresh tomatoes make them a healthy addition to your diet, and cooking them helps release their goodness. Photo: Shutterstock Regular consumption of lycopene – the main carotenoid, … Read more