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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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

If you love cooking but want help to take the hard work out of planning and prepping your meals, food subscription services are worth a look.   Silver Surfers reports that like other subscription services, the model is simple - you sign up and pay a weekly or...

Throughout your life your body needs a whole host of different nutrients and as you grow older, some become more essential than others.   Silver Surfers reports that while you’re still likely to be very active and in the prime of your life, your 50s is the...

Baking tops list as favourite pastime across the generations.   50 Plus reports that sees the new format of The Great British Bake Off grace our screens, it appears that Brits are a nation of wannabe bakers. New research by eBay has revealed that whether aged 16...

Foods to help increase your energy levels   In need of a pick-me-up? Some days, we just feel a little exhausted. You may just be lacking in energy because you have done too much, or it could be because you aren’t eating enough energy-filled foods to keep you...

Drinking a glass of THIS juice a day reduces blood pressure in the elderly   A GLASS of beetroot juice a day boosts fitness and reduces blood pressure in the elderly, according to new research.   The Express reports that a study found they were able to spend...

Nestlé improving nutrition for the elderly with food for pilots   Nestlé developed the food for the recent round-the-world trip taken on by Solar Impulse - the first ever solar-powered plane to make this trip.   New Food Magazine reports Nestlé are now...

Supermarkets urged to bring in slow lanes - so elderly shoppers can enjoy a natter at the tills   A report says a special lane for pensioners who like to chat, with shopping buddies to help them, would make a trip to the shops nicer for those who live alone....