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‘We drink too much’, say millions of over-50s
In the UK, harmful drinking is declining among every age group except the over-50s who continue to drink at hazardous levels. Inews reports that more than four million Britons aged over 50 think they should cut back on the amount of alcohol they drink, according to...
Pub of the Year 2020: Berkshire ‘gem’ The Bell Inn with ‘great beer’ and outdoor loo scoops title
The Bell Inn in Aldworth, Berkshire, has been in the same family for 250 years. A “perennial gem” with "great beer" and an outdoor loo that has been run by the same family for 250 years has been crowned the UK’s best pub. The Bell Inn in Aldworth, Berkshire, has won...
Eating a big breakfast will ‘burn more calories’
New research is adding to what we already know: you should eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. Silver Surfers reports that Scientists have found that people who eat a big breakfast compared with a large dinner may burn twice as...
Over 50s to boost delivery boom: The NPD Group
Whilst operators stand to lose part of £1 billion of business as 25-to-34-year-olds curb their eating out habits. QSR Media reports that Global information company The NPD Group is predicting a decrease in eat-out or out-of-home (OOH) visits by consumers aged 25-to-34...
Seasonal tips and recipes: Britain’s bounty of February produce
February is a month in which the winter blues can be felt most acutely here in the UK. We look longingly towards the equator, yearning for tropical sunshine and exotic fruits - and those of us who didn't cunningly plan a holiday look on our jet-setting...
Winter warmers: Guide to great meals for cold weather
There are few better ways to beat the winter chill than with a hale and hearty meal. In the depths of winter, you need food that’s satisfying, nourishing and full of slow burning fuels that will help you stay warmer for longer. Treat yourself to the dishes that will...
Britain’s over-50s have growing appetite for eating lunch out
New research from global information company The NPD Group suggests Britain’s older consumers could support growth in eat-out lunch business in future years. Hospitality and Catering News reports that there were 1 billion lunch visits out-of-home (OOH) by the over-50...
The 5 golden rules to finding a good bottle of wine
The wine world doesn’t make it easy for us. There are thousands of grapes and regions, unpronounceable names and so much etiquette it makes tea with the Queen seem like a Friday night in front of the telly. Really there are only a handful of things you need to know to...
Food for thought… what’s going on?
Wherever you live, whatever you do, whatever you like to read, and whatever you like to eat there’s not a day goes by without headlines about the seeming inexorable march of veganism, vegans and vegan food. Let me say before I go any further that I’m not anti-vegan -...
Go organic for Organic September!
This September sees the return of Organic September, an initiative by the Soil Association to encourage the whole nation to try organic. Mature Times reports that throughout the month, shops, farms and producers are inviting everyone to join them and experience what...
New Year healthy eating perfect pasta
Christmas can be a time of 'big eating', so give your tummy a breather in January with these simple pasta recipes that will satisfy in minutes. Mushroom, spinach & walnut fusilli Begin by wilting a bag of washed spinach leaves in a pan. Keep removing the...
Dry January: Delicious non-alcoholic drinks to keep you healthy for the New Year
January is the time for diets, detoxes and all round dreariness in the food world. The Telegraph reports that whether or not you're embracing Dry January, this is the month when many of us try to give our livers a break after the excess of Christmas, and cut...