Swapping out potatoes and pasta for rice is a good way to keep your grain intake up, whilst consuming a good source of complex carbohydrates - but did you know that by switching to black rice you could also be boosting your antioxidant intake? With the Black Rice of Vietnam you can add a nutty flavour and bolder texture to your dishes, while increasing your intake of beneficial foods.
Welcome the Year of the Horse this Chinese New Year (31st January) with one of China's finest and most coveted teas. The exquisite 'Golden Spiral' black tea from the Hubei Province has been specially selected by The East India Company's tea master, Lalith Lenadora and is available now. Renowned for its delicate appearance, this tea is lightly rolled creating an incredible shape with distinctive curls of dark and gold tea.
Congratulations to our winner Hayley Lapham (Port Talbot).
In my quest to get Fabulous for February I spent the first two weeks of 2014 on the ilumi Boost Your Energy Diet. Designed to increase energy levels and rid your body of a common allergen, this gluten-free diet plan is delicious, easy-to-follow and full of tasty dishes to keep you on track.
During this month I have been following a plan to get #FabForFeb with the help of some great companies along the way. If you are trying to change your diet for a healthier option then forget the fads and go for 'real food for real people' and make small changes everyday to keep you on track to a healthier lifestyle. Follow me throughout this month to see how I have made the change.
OLOVES, the on-the-go olive company, are looking a little different for 2014, with a new mix of flavours and re-branded packaging. But inside each packet you will still find the same great low calorie, gluten-free snack that is perfect for popping into a bag or lunch box and eating on the go. For 2014 we are seeing new flavour combinations, with the addition of black olives to the range.
