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Is Watercress good for you?

Posted on 25 April, 2012 by doug

freshly picked watercress from our garden pond We started growing watercress in our pond by accident a few years ago.  Rachel was sprinkling a few seeds onto some soil in a seed tray and some fell into the pond.  Since … Continue reading →

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Are avocados and tomatoes good for you?

Posted on 8 April, 2012 by doug

Historically I have loathed avocados but now I see them in a different light and really enjoy them.  Besides, some foods just seems to go well with each other: cheese and pickle, peanut butter and mayonnaise (yes, really!) and now I can … Continue reading →

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Linseed / Flaxseed

Posted on 5 February, 2012 by doug

As I’m not a big fan of eating oily fish, I need to be mindful of how I get sufficient Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.  For sure we all need to include these in our diets for the benefit of our … Continue reading →

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Review – The Food Doctor Savoury Roasted Soya

Posted on 29 January, 2012 by doug

Savoury roasted soya, as scoffed by Rachel Following on from The Food Doctor’s raw seeds and nuts I thought I’d try out these savoury roasted soya beans.  Little did I know I would be thwarted as they were scoffed by Rachel, who … Continue reading →

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Review – The Food Doctor – raw seeds & nuts

Posted on 19 December, 2011 by doug

This is a brilliant little pot of good foods and not very sticky, exciting, gooey, sweet or sickly.  Instead it is very nutritious and filling. On the face of it, it is fairly expensive at £2.99 but it does give … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian parsnip bake – easy recipe

Posted on 18 December, 2011 by doug

I love parsnips, especially in the winter and came across this simple recipe which I thought I’d share.  I’m sure those nice people at Goodness Foods won’t mind too much.   Makes six servings but for the above photo I have doubled … Continue reading →

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Is curry good for runners and cyclists?

Posted on 19 October, 2011 by doug

Following on from yesterday’s blog post on Fauja Singh, the 100 year old marathon runner, I have given some thought to his liking of curry, particularly ginger curry.  Has this made a difference or is it coincidence?  Is curry good … Continue reading →

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Another Rant about Sainsbury’s

Posted on 26 September, 2011 by doug

Really making a conscious effort to eat healthy food nowadays, not just the Cyclist’s breakfast but in all other ways.  This includes cutting down (or avoiding altogether) mince pies at Christmas time.  The actual thought of this was miles from my mind … Continue reading →

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Cyclist’s Breakfast 2

Posted on 26 September, 2011 by doug

http://ramblingsofdoug.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-ideal-breakfast.html The above link is to the very popular Cyclist’s breakfast post.  Since I published it 9 months ago (29th January 2011) it has had 248 page views.  A good number have come from the very good http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/cycling/cycling-food/ blog. Since then I … Continue reading →

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Cyclist’s Breakfast 2

Posted on 25 September, 2011 by doug

http://ramblingsofdoug.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-ideal-breakfast.html The above link is to the very popular Cyclist’s breakfast post.  Since I published it 9 months ago (29th January 2011) it has had 248 page views.  A good number have come from the very good http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/cycling/cycling-food/ blog. Since then I … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on food

Posted on 13 July, 2011 by doug

Since I have been taking better care of myself during the last few years, I’ve paid attention to what I eat.  That attention comes in a few different ways and here’s some of my thinking: Quality of food I try … Continue reading →

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Are raspberries good for you?

Posted on 6 July, 2011 by doug

I love the summer months and even more when we have raspberries from my Mother-in-Law’s garden.  Fresh, free and flavoursome! I’ve always enjoyed them and had in the back of my mind that they were not just good, as all … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on 21 May, 2011 by doug

“Does hot chocolate count towards my 5 a day?” Hannah, aged 11 Hannah could never be described as a lover of fruit and vegetables, not uncommon with other kids.  Besides, I think she’s following in my own footsteps as I … Continue reading →

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Becoming a vegetarian

Posted on 3 May, 2011 by doug

Hannah who announced she too wanted to be a vegetarian Over the last couple of years I have gradually been eating less and less meat.  Our eldest daughter, Becky has already more-or-less decided to make the change to become a … Continue reading →

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