Bananas, the everyday fruit enjoyed across the nation, can become ripe and mushy in what seems like hours without the help of food storage hacks. While many people claim the freezer to be the ultimate location for food longevity, it’s not the case when it comes to whole bananas. The soft fruit rarely tastes the … Read more
A woman has shared her astonishing transformation after embarking on a two-week diet consisting solely of fruits and vegetables. Megan Davies, a mum from Merthyr Tydfil, adopted a vegan diet for 14 days and not only shed 12lbs but also experienced significant improvements in her physical and mental health. In a TikTok video that has … Read more
Nowadays there’s a life hack for pretty much everything out there. Just recently, people were mind-blown after learning a “hidden” supermarket code to help you pick out the freshest food. A savvy mum shared the supermarket secret that could change the way you shop for groceries. And now turning our attention to pineapples, did you know there’s an … Read more
Tomatoes are popular for their versatility and delicious texture – mostly soft and juicy though some come with a slight bite to them. All of the most desirable qualities of tomatoes are quick to disappear when stored incorrectly, and in some cases, that may include putting them in the fridge. Though controversial, it’s a sentiment … Read more
Avocados are a staple fruit for many as they can be eaten as part of your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Avocado on toast and guacamole are two of the most common things that need this fruit ripened. The only problem is that, more often than not, they’re rock hard when you buy them in the … Read more
Bananas are cheap and versatile, making them a shopping list staple, but their shelf life lets them down. The soft yellow fruit is often hung atop a fruit bowl for a few days but left too long, and bananas turn into a mushy brown mess. Food waste expert Kate Hall has a crafty solution for … Read more
It is no secret bananas are packed with nutrients. But, what a lot don’t realise is that what colour a banana is can benefit you and your health in more ways than one. Dr Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, explained that eating a yellow bananas has different health benefits than opting for greener ones. Depending … Read more
Olympic legend Greg Rutherford is leading the charge on a fresh campaign to get kids munching on more fruits and veggies, in light of alarming stats showing a mere 23% of children hit their five-a-day quota. The long jump gold medallist from London 2012, who’s also a dad to three, gets the struggle parents have … Read more
Do you ever use one half of an avocado, pop the other half in the fridge, and come back the next day to find it has turned from green to brown? Well, you will never have to throw that half away again as a “Culinary Scientist Chef” has explained four tricks that will keep unused … Read more
Every year, invasive insects gnaw away at Canadian farms, gardens and wild plants, spreading disease and disturbing ecosystems. But tiny wasps that lay body-bursting eggs in invasive insects may be able to help B.C. berry growers protect their crops. “It’s like a free service nature is providing us to help control crop pests,” said Paul Abram, an … Read more
