Monthly Archives: May 2008

The farmers’ market… fresh food straight from the grower!

Farmers' market

Whether you can hardly make it to the supermarket when your fridge is empty, or you are more organised and plan menus and grocery trips in advance, we can all agree that going to a farmers’ market to buy produce is more pleasant than the supermarket.

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Mighty potato

The Healing Power of the Potato

Diet is such an important part of our lives: three meals (and snacks!) a day give us ample opportunity to do good and keep ourselves healthy.  And some foods aren’t just tasty and nutritious: they can also help when we’re feeling queasy.

Potato is one of these smart foods: grated raw, it is wonderful for stomach upsets.  And take this useful tip from a member of the Echolife team: children respond to grated raw potato much better when it is mixed with grated raw apple.

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