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JANE’S DELICIOUS SUPERFOODS FOR SUPER HEALTH Jane’s Delicious Superfoods for Super Health by Jane Griffiths is a comprehensive guide to more than 150 delicious, nutrient-rich foods which, when eaten as part of a balanced diet, boost our immune system, improve our health and reduce the risk of disease.
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his spring, Jane Griffiths, whose
importance of gut bacteria, kitchen and pantry basics, plus
bestselling Jane’s Delicious Garden led to
useful tips on smoothies, sprouting, juicing, dehydrating,
a vegetable-growing revolution in South
fermenting and healthy cooking. And for those keen to grow
Africa, brings us Jane’s Delicious Superfoods for Super
their own superfoods, there is also gardening advice.
Health. From asparagus to zucchini, maca root to shiitake mushrooms, chickpeas to pomegranates, buckwheat to Brazil nuts, the book covers fruits and vegetables, seeds and grains, herbs and spices, nuts, seaweeds, mushrooms and more. A wealth of detailed
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information is provided on why these foods are good for us, as well as how to maximise their benefits and
HERBS
incorporate them easily into our daily meals.
Pounded into pastes, chewed, brewed, added to food and
Written in Jane’s practical and entertaining
drink, and made into oils, gargles, lotions and potions, herbs
style, and full of fascinating titbits about the history
have been used by humans since we were dodging dinosaurs.
and origins of what we eat, the book also covers
Information about their use has been passed on by word of
health aspects such as food sensitivities and the
mouth from generation to generation, the knowledge being continually refined and expanded. The botanical definition of herbs is the edible leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, either fresh or dried. However, in culinary or medicinal terms, herbs also include roots such as fresh ginger or ginseng. Most herbs are easy to grow and are relatively hassle free, with some living for years. Many can be grown on a windowsill or in a small garden. Whether you allocate a separate space for them or grow them in among your existing vegetables or in a flower garden, herbs add colour, texture and fragrance. Growing a variety of herbs means you’ll always have some on hand to add to a meal – plus it’s far cheaper than buying them. They also have a multitude of uses, with new ones being discovered every day. Incorporating herbs elevates meals from simple to sublime, adding depth of flavour and increasing nutritional content. They can be used to make infusions and tinctures, intensifying their benefits. (Be aware that heat can reduce many of herbs’ benefits.) All herbal remedies work better if they’re part and parcel of a healthy lifestyle, with good eating habits.
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