August 8th, 2008 flowercarole
An abundance of vitamin C in the diet may help lower a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
In a study of middle-aged and older men and women, those with the highest blood levels of vitamin C were significantly less likely to develop diabetes over 12 years than those with the lowest levels, researchers found.
Fruits and vegetables are the main source of vitamin C in Western diets, and blood levels of vitamin C are good markers of fruit and vegetable intake, Dr. Nita G. Forouhi, at the Institute of Metabolic Science at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, England, and colleagues note.
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August 7th, 2008 flowercarole
NFU Cymru has joined forces with the Farmers Union of Wales to bring a week of fun-packed activities to visitors at the National Eisteddfod in Cardiff.
The unions have a joint stand and on Thursday at noon, both Welsh farming unions will go head to head in a smoothie-making competition.
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August 2nd, 2008 flowercarole
Learn the secrets of the perfect pud with two recipes from head chef Jason Annette
Strawberries taste good at this time of year. They’re not those hard, pale things that you find looking stunned under supermarket strip lights in mid winter. They’re strawberries as strawberries are meant to be; red, sweet and delightfully juicy.
The head chef at San Carlo, Jason Annette, has devised two delicious recipes that make the most of the ripe strawberries and soft fruits available right now. Even novice chefs will be able to conjure up his Summer Fruit Syrup, which is perfect as a base for a cocktail or as a coulis to pour over a dessert. Those who are a little more confident in the kitchen can try creating the Apple, Strawberry and Raspberry charlottes. If you can make them look like the one in the photograph, we congratulate you. Send any spare portions into the Man Con office, if you like.
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