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Pineapples were first bought to Europe in 1493 by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Caribbean. Some reports say sailers first came across the fruit eaten as an accompaniment to meat by cannibals. Renaissance Europe at the time had very few sweets. Sugar (from cane) was rare and expensive and fresh fruit incredibly seasonal. The […]

Almost every list of New Years Resolutions has “getting into shape” at number one, a resolution to be fitter, more toned or have a different body. Historically this would have meant being smaller or thinner but now it is just as likely, particularly in boys, to mean a desire to bulk up, build muscle, get a […]

Anyone who knows me or has listened to one of my talks will know that I don’t believe in good and bad foods or particularly approve of guilt. Eating is something we all need to do. If we are to make healthy changes, these have to fit in with our lives and make us happy […]