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Healthy seasonal eating – winter: Pomegranates

Just like turnips are the ugly duckling of the vegetable world, pomegranates certainly couldn’t beviewed as a cool or trendy fruit. However, their shiny red skin, mass of seeds and bright pink inner flesh, they are kind of Christmassy. As a kid, I can remember eating pomgranates, and picking out ...

Healthy seasonal eating – winter: Turnips

They may not be viewed as the sexiest of vegetables, but the humble turnip is a wonderful winter staple and makes a terrific accompaniment – and substitute – for potatoes. But don’t fret, because even if you’re reading this in the Southern Hemisphere, where summer’s in full swing, you should ...

Can you really slow down the aging process?

When you get to a certain point in your life, slowing down the ageing process can suddenly seem like something that is worth taking an interest in. Ador was fascinated to read recently how scientists from Tufts University in Boston, USA have found that having a diet rich in fruits and ...

Why do we snack when we’re not hungry?

One of the big diet-breakers is the tendency to snack when we don’t actually need food. So why do we crave a snack when we’re… …TIRED The problem: A poor nights’ sleep alters our hormones, increasing those that trigger hunger and a desire for a quick ‘pick-me-up’ sugar rush. The solution: Instead of ...

Remember Roobarb and Custard?

Before you start berating me for the misspelling of rhubarb or are wondering where the recipe is, let me explain… While I was researching the subject of rhubarb, it’s wonderful health properties and the delicious recipes you can create using it for a feature on our website, I was reminded of ...

Rhubarb recipes

Renowned for its medicinal properties in ancient China, rhubarb is due for renaissance. So to accompany the feature on our website, we thought we’d provide some inspiration with regards to rhubarb recipes. Because it’s quite tart, you may be surprised to learn that this nutritious vegetable – unless you’re in the ...

Tricks for healthier eating on the go

No matter how healthily you try to eat, your plan can be derailed when you’re out and about. Whether it’s for work or pleasure, cafés, fast food restaurants and bars are a haven for calorific food. However, there are ways to avoid the calories and still enjoy your lunch. So ...

Why go seasonal?

Spring is well and truly here, and with the green shoots comes a whole host of seasonal produce – with asparagus a particularly delicious favourite. What’s more, according to the first true goddess of the kitchen, Delia Smith, there’s no better asparagus than that which grows in the UK in ...

Chocolate – the not-so-guilty pleasure

Switzerland, the home of some of the world’s best chocolatiers and where the delicious chocolate used in our Ador bars is made, is the source of research that appears to prove the health benefits of everyone’s favourite guilty pleasure. Although the Swiss are hardly likely to be shouting about the harm ...

5 tips for a healthier Easter

The spring festivities don’t just have to be about pigging out on chocolate eggs. So why not mix up the eating with getting outdoors and making the most of the improving weather? Simply feeling the sun again can be a real tonic! 1. Instead of buying lots of Easter eggs, ...