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Eat more fruit and veg Day – 21 May

When it’s freezing outside, fruits and veg seem to disappear into the background. Luckily we’ve got an excellent and super healthy combo that will take winter veggies to the top of your menu!  And you’ll find it much easier to get your family to amp up their veg intake : Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms – an eye candy side […]

PHARMA DYNAMICS REVOLUTIONISES PATIENT SUPPORT IN CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, technological advancements continue to redefine patient care. Pharma Dynamics, an innovative pharmaceutical company, takes a significant stride forward with the launch of MyDynamics, a groundbreaking health education portal.  Targeted at patients diagnosed with chronic diseases, MyDynamics, aims to revolutionise post-script support, by fostering behavioural changes crucial for enhanced well-being. Nicole Jennings, […]

How to get your children to brush? Dental professionals share their advice

It’s hard to get children to brush properly, especially at an early age. What’s even harder is helping them build a habit that will last a lifetime.  We asked dental professionals, who work closely with Curaden, about their experience in getting children to brush: what are the best techniques and what are the mistakes to avoid? Share — Facebook […]

Your child’s oral health: a complete guide

Milk teeth are not as strong and durable as adult teeth. But even before milk teeth appear, there are things parents can do to ensure their child’s long-term dental health. Share — Facebook In this guide, we will take you through the stages of your child’s development to highlight the main challenges and recommend the best […]

Your teeth during pregnancy: what happens and how to treat them right

Pregnancy affects your teeth in a number of ways, from the hormonal changes in the body to the changes in lifestyle that pregnancy brings with it. But there’s nothing to worry about once you know the processes and are equipped to handle them. Share — Facebook In this article we’ll walk you through the main changes […]

Mushroom and chicken meatballs with marrow pasta

Serves: 4 10ml olive oil 350g button mushrooms, finely chopped 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts 1 handful chives, finely chopped 125ml dried bread crumbs 1 egg 1 red onion, finely chopped 2ml salt 2ml pepper 4-6 baby marrows Micro herbs to serve Sweet chilli sauce to serve ½ punnet baby button mushrooms, halved and […]

SAMFA – Mushroom & Masoor Dal Tikki / Mushroom & Red Lentil Fritters

Makes ± 15 medium sized fritters Ingredients: Coriander & mint chutney: 2 bunches fresh coriander 1 small bunch fresh mint 1 green chilli 1 knob fresh ginger, peeled 1 Tbsp lemon juice ¼ tsp cumin 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt  2-3 Tbsp water Tikki / Fritters: 300g masoor dal / red lentils 625ml water  […]

Mushroom & Green Bean Salad with Crispy Shallots & Garlic

Serves 6 Ingredients: 560g extra fine green beans 250g white button mushrooms, sliced 250g portabellini mushrooms, sliced 4 shallots, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, very finely sliced 1 x 400g tin kidney beans, rinsed & drained 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard  2 Tbsp capers 500ml neutral vegetable oil […]

Mushrooms are a dream Mediterranean diet match

Hundreds of health and recipe books have been written about the Mediterranean diet, and we would wager that mushrooms are mentioned in every single one.  That’s because they are a fantastic food, ticking the box for health, flavour, cost and availability. They are, in fact, a good addition to all eating plans that focus on […]

SAMFA – Grilled Mushroom, Chicken & Papaya Salad

Serves 4 Ingredients: 400g portabello mushrooms, sliced thickly  2 small chicken breasts, cooked & shredded 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced  ½ cup fresh coriander leaves ½ cup fresh mint leaves 1 small papaya, peeled, deseeded and sliced 4 Tbsp roasted peanuts, salted, chopped 1 small red chilli, sliced  Dressing: 1-2 red chillies (depending on how […]