Herb Hero: Saffron

Common names: Saffron, also known as Crocus sativus, is a spice from the Iridaceae family. Most commonly bright orange in colour, the strands from this purple flower have long been...

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Can too much sugar affect your skin and lead to skin ageing?

We all know excessive sugar is bad for our health but just how disruptive is the sweet stuff to our skin? Long term, a less than nutrient rich diet loaded...

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Ethical company Viridian in charity partnership to preserve a valuable herb for future generations

  Caption: Comfrey has many therapeutic benefits to human health. Photo kindly provided by Garden Organic. Ethical vitamin company Viridian Nutrition is working with the sustainable gardening charity Garden Organic...

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Recipe for change: New Viridian campaign helps nation to kick the sugar habit

  Ethical vitamin company Viridian Nutrition is launching a campaign to address the nation’s health crisis by helping people break free from the sugar cycle. Viridian has unveiled its new...

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Cinnamon named Viridian Ingredient of the Year 2025

  Ethical vitamin company Viridian Nutrition is pleased to announce cinnamon as the 2025 Viridian Ingredient of the Year. Each year, Viridian’s nutrition experts review the latest studies and forecast...

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Feeling festive? How to help your digestive health over the festive period

Indulgent food is often at the centre of celebrations over the festive period. While it’s great to appreciate food at this time of the year, too many indulgent meals can...

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Herb Hero: Milk Thistle

Name: Milk Thistle Growing and harvesting: With its distinctive pink-purple flower head, milk thistle is native to the Mediterranean region but has been introduced to most of Europe, North and...

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Avoiding Ultra Processed Foods on a Vegan Diet

Following a vegan diet whether for ethical or environmental reasons, through to health-based motivations, comes with many health benefits. For a start, eating a wholefood, plant-based diet will naturally increase...

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