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Just because you’re a vegetarian, it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy bbq food, and catering for your vegetarian guests doesn’t have to be difficult. Catering for vegetarians at a bbq is just like catering for anyone at any meal – it requires some creativity, and some forward-planning goes a long way. Remember to find out what kind of vegetarian your guests are: fish might be an option, while cheese and eggs might not. These ideas cater to lacto-ovo vegetarians, who make cheese and eggs a part of their diet. (more…)

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Having a good breakfast breakfast with family and friends is a great way to start off the weekend, and pancakes are a fun breakfast food that can be adapted to anyone’s tastes. Start off with a basic pancake recipe, then stir interesting ingredients into the batter or add delicious toppings. You can be as traditional or as creative as you choose, and everyone can get involved in the process of stirring, chopping, mixing and blending to help to make a delicious breakfast. (more…)

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Everyone is going organic these days. It’s good for you, and good for the environment. Making the switch to organic can be quite pricey, though. Growing your own vegetables is a great solution, but can be quite tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you’ve tried it before and haven’t succeeded, or you’re eager to get started for the first time, start off with easy vegetables like sprouts and chard. (more…)

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According to statistics, one in four Britons will suffer from some form of mental illness in any given year, and anxiety and depression are the most common mental health problems in the UK. Between eight and 12 per cent of the British population will suffer from depression in their lives, and women are more susceptible than men. The usual treatment for depression is a prescription for antidepressant drugs, but these come with serious side-effects. Unless you’re suffering from serious depression, you might want to try natural cures for depression before you take a trip to the pharmacy. (more…)

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When you think of microwave meals you probably imagine greasy, unhealthy food, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Eating unhealthy food is usually the result of eating in a hurry: we all have good intentions about eating ‘the right foods’ but often simply run out of time to prepare it. Find out about easy recipes and ways to make your microwave work for the good of your health, then get cooking. (more…)