Organic Chocolate Bar Toasted Hazelnuts - Bennetto - 80g

This vegan chocolate cake recipe is probably the easiest of all chocolate cake recipes. No eggs and no butter needed! Ready in 40 minutes! It takes only 10 min to prepare and 30 minutes to bake.

A simple and healthier alternative to a classic Easter treat! You can switch the cereal out for any of your choice, making this recipe gluten and vegan friendly.

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Chickpea Scramble

Zesty lime, rich coconut cream and millet, earthy pistachios come together in this spectacular, easy no-bake dessert. Completely vegan and absolutely delicious.

Mid-January can make us feel all a bit lost, but it’s time to get back to routine! Now the festive period is done and dusted, it’s time to get back into the flow of things. Which might mean focusing on healthy eating, keeping active, reducing alcohol intake, embarking on your New Year’s Resolutions! All this in mind, we thought we would recommend our January Detox Range! Featuring: Clipper Teas – Detox/Nettle/Dandelion These Herbal Teas can be great for Bloating, Indigestion, Water Retention, Soothing for your tummy after an indulgent Christmas. 3 cups a day in between meals.https://wholefoodearth.com/pages/search-results-page?q=tea&page=2 Together Vitamin D –This Sunshine Vitamin is harder to come by at this time of year, so supplementing in the wintery months is vital. Vitamin D is amazing for your energy levels, bone health, low mood, teeth, hair, skin and nails. Overall Vitality and certainly puts a spring into your step! This product is Vegan Friendly too! (Please consult with your GP/Health Care Professional if unsure or on any Medication) https://wholefoodearth.com/products/together-health-vegan-vitamin-d3-food-supplement-30-capsules Willy’s Kombucha Kombucha is fabulous for your digestion. The Apple Cider Vinegar version is a power packed Detox Drink, rich in natural probiotics. Customers say they feel energised and invigorated with improved digestion. Also great for Colds, Sore Throats, Hair Skin and Nails, Tummy Upset and so much more! The Apple Cider Vinegar Edition comes in three flavours: Apple, Blackcurrant and Raspberry and Introducing Willy’s Ginger Beer – Alcohol Free! Ginger is great for Nausea, Sickness, Stomach Discomfort and Indigestion. (Please consult with your GP/Health Care Professional if unsure or suffer with any Medical Conditions)|https://wholefoodearth.com/products/willys-ginger-kombucha-beer-250ml Donat Water Donat is back in stock! High in demand, this Magnesium Water is magical. Not only great for Indigestion, Heart Burn, Constipation you name it! It is also great for those suffering with Muscle Cramps, Restless Leg Syndrome, Stiffness, Muscle Spasms, Aches and Pains, Low Mood & Stress, Energy levels and may even help you sleep! Magnesium is an adaptogen and adapts to what your body needs. Drink daily for optimum efficiency. https://wholefoodearth.com/products/donat-mg-magnesium-water Wholefood Earth Soya Mince/Chunks A lot of us look to reduce processed and rich foods in the New Year. By swapping meat for plant-based meat alternatives, you will be reducing your fat and cholesterol intake and increasing protein and fibre. Two nutrients vital for helping you feel full, energised, for muscle recovery and overall health. Why not try our Soya Mince in your Bolognese, Cottage Pies, Chilli etc and the Chunks in Stir Fries, Casseroles, Curries, Salads and more! Simply rehydrate in boiled water for 15 mins to an hour depending on the texture you like and mix into your cooking! Super healthy, Versatile, Low Fat, High Protein…Yay! https://wholefoodearth.com/pages/search-results-page?q=soya+mince Pop into our Ramsgate store to see the full range or shop online!

Achieving exceptional dental health goes way beyond simply practising good hygiene skills. In addition to regular visits to the dentist and a solid brushing and flossing routine, it is also important that your diet supports healthy dental habits. Here are three proven tips to help you to choose the best diet for your overall dental health. Eat Organic and Unprocessed Foods A diet rich in unprocessed and organic foods can help you to avoid unnecessary trips to the dentist. For optimal dental health, you should especially be conscious of taking in enough fruits and vegetables. Crisp produce products such as apples, celery, and carrots help to clean plaque away from the teeth while freshening your breath at the same time. A lack of nutritious food can negatively impact your gum health because the antioxidants in many foods provide crucial protection from bacteria and other types of cellular damage. Avoid Excessive Snacking Too much snacking can wreak havoc on your dental health. It is especially important to avoid snacking on sugary foods. Sugar that sits on the surface of your teeth can lead to harmful bacteria that destroy the protective enamel of the teeth, causing cavities and other potential issues. If you must snack between meals, be sure to choose healthy options such as fruit, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. It is also important to brush your teeth after every time that you eat. Drink Water One of the cornerstones for optimal health for all parts of the body is proper hydration. Drinking water with fluoride washes away the leftover food and drink that can lead to cavity-causing bacteria. The fluoride in most drinking water also strengthens the teeth. Making the effort to drink adequate amounts of water will also ensure that your mouth does not dry out. The more water that you drink, the more that saliva production will be encouraged. A low saliva production rate puts you at risk of developing tooth decay, making it important that you can continue to drink water regularly. As a bonus, drinking water for optimal dental health will also ensure that your body remains properly hydrated. If you want to keep your smile looking good and your body feeling healthy, it’s important to take proper care of your teeth. Teeth that are not properly cared for can lead to a host of medical problems. Making the right decisions with your diet can pay off big dividends for your dental health both now and later down the road. We have a great selection of healthy snacks to choose from. Take a look at what we’ve got!

Organic Red Kidney Beans, these dried red beauties have been in high demand from yourselves!Most weeks we have had customers come into the shop to request them.Well look no further! We take all feedback seriously and value our customers dearly so ta da!Soak and boil these beans, once cooked you can add to Salads, Mexican Dishes, Chilli, Wraps. You can even make sweet desserts, cakes with them too! Red kidney beans are densely packed with nutrients that are critical to our health which explains why they are a staple food in many cultural cuisines. Red kidney beans are major source of protein and fibre Rich in various Vitamins and Minerals Wash and Cook before use - Soak for 8-12 hours. Drain and rinse. Boil for 10 minutes and then simmer for 1 hour. They should be soft when ready Certified Organic By Organic Farmers & Growers See the range in various sizes in store and online!

Carob is commonly known to be a Chocolate Substitute although it rightly deserves credit of its own. The Carob plant is an evergreen tree decorated with glossy leaves, red flowers and long brown pods form on the tree, which hold seeds within sweet pulp.These seeds are the source of Locust Bean Gum - you may recognize this name.A natural ingredient to improve the texture of foods by thickening and stabilizing the food.After being sun dried, the seeds are removed and the pulp of the carob pods is ground into 'carob powder'and to make carob syrup the powder is dissolved in water and boiled to make a runny consistency.But how to use it?Carob is a natural addition to baked goods, its taste is not as rich as cocoa.It can be used as a sweetener, and replaced instead of chocolate in brownies and puddings.Note : Carob powder is less soluble than Cocoa and it can be gritty. Make a smooth paste of carob powder and warm water before adding into a drink/recipe.Carob naturally contains calcium, phosphorus, iron! Pop into our store for your sweet treat alternatives and check out our website 🌱

Chocolate has quietly become more expensive, and shoppers have noticed both higher prices and smaller bars. Behind that shift is a genuine story about how chocolate is made, where cocoa comes from, and what actually goes into the cheaper products on the shelf. Here is a clear, evidence-based look at why real chocolate costs what it does. It starts with the cocoa bean All chocolate begins with cocoa, grown on trees that need a hot, humid climate close to the equator. In practice this means the vast majority of the world's cocoa comes from a small band of countries, with West Africa, and Ivory Coast and Ghana in particular, supplying the majority of global production. Concentrating supply in so few places makes the whole market vulnerable to anything that affects those regions. That vulnerability has shown up sharply in recent years. Poor harvests driven by difficult weather, ageing cocoa trees, and plant diseases such as swollen shoot virus and black pod have reduced yields, pushing cocoa prices to record highs. When the raw ingredient becomes scarcer and dearer, the cost flows through to the finished bar. Growing cocoa is hard, low-paid work Cocoa is largely produced on small farms, and harvesting is manual. Pods are cut from the trees by hand, split open, and the beans are then fermented and dried before they are shipped anywhere. Despite all this labour, many cocoa farmers earn very little, which is one of the reasons certification schemes such as Fairtrade exist. Ethical, better-paid sourcing adds cost, but it reflects the real work behind the crop. Real chocolate versus the cheap stuff Here is where price differences really open up. Genuine chocolate is made from cocoa solids and cocoa butter, the natural fat of the bean. Cocoa butter is expensive and in high demand, so cheaper products often reduce the amount of real cocoa and bulk the bar out instead. Two things typically fill the gap. The first is sugar, which is far cheaper than cocoa, so budget chocolate tends to contain a lot of it and correspondingly little cocoa. The second is fat substitution: some products replace part of the cocoa butter with cheaper vegetable fats. In many countries these can only be called "chocolate" within strict limits, and products that lean heavily on vegetable fat and flavourings are often labelled "chocolate flavoured" or sold as compound coatings rather than true chocolate. Checking the cocoa percentage and the ingredients list tells you a great deal: real chocolate lists cocoa mass and cocoa butter high up, not sugar and vegetable oil. Why higher cocoa content costs more This is why a bar of good dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage costs more than a sweet, mass-produced one. The more actual cocoa in the bar, the more of that expensive, climate-sensitive, hand-harvested ingredient you are paying for. You are also often paying for better beans, more careful processing and fairer sourcing. The price gap is not arbitrary; it reflects genuine differences in what is inside. Getting more cocoa for your money If you love the taste of real chocolate but want to manage the cost, cooking with cocoa is a smart route. Good-quality cocoa powder lets you make brownies, hot chocolate and desserts with plenty of genuine chocolate flavour for a fraction of the price of bars. Our Organic Alkalised Cocoa Powder is a versatile pantry staple for exactly this. It is also worth knowing about carob, a naturally sweet pod that is often used as a caffeine-free alternative to cocoa. It has its own distinct flavour rather than being a perfect chocolate substitute, but it is a useful, lower-cost option for baking and hot drinks. Our Organic Carob Powder is worth a try if you would like to experiment. Real cocoa is expensive: Real chocolate is expensive because real cocoa is expensive: it is grown in a few vulnerable regions, harvested by hand, increasingly hit by disease and weather, and traded in a market under real strain. Cheaper products keep costs down by using less cocoa and more sugar and vegetable fat. Once you know what to look for on the label, it becomes much easier to judge when you are paying for genuine chocolate and when you are mostly paying for sugar.

Standing in the supermarket aisle, faced with two versions of the same fruit and a noticeable gap in price, most of us have asked the same question. Is organic really worth it? The honest answer is that it depends on the food. For some items the organic label makes a real difference, while for others the benefit is smaller. Knowing which is which helps you shop with confidence and spend your money where it matters most. Here is a practical guide to where choosing organic genuinely counts, and where you can relax a little. What organic really means Organic food is grown and produced to a certified set of standards. In practice that means farming without synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, no genetically modified ingredients, and stricter rules on additives. Organic livestock is reared to higher animal welfare standards, with more space and no routine use of antibiotics. Choosing organic is not only about what ends up on your plate. Many people buy it for the wider benefits too, since organic farming tends to support healthier soil, cleaner water and more wildlife, including the bees and other pollinators our food depends on. The produce where organic counts most When it comes to fruit and vegetables, the biggest difference is pesticide residue. Some crops are far more likely to carry residues than others, usually because they have thin, edible skins that cannot be peeled away. Soft fruits are top of the list. Strawberries, grapes, apples, pears, cherries and peaches tend to hold more residue, so buying these organic makes a meaningful difference. Leafy greens such as spinach, kale and lettuce are worth choosing organic too, along with tomatoes, celery and peppers. These are the foods where the organic version earns its place in your basket. The same logic applies to dried fruit. Grapes become raisins and sultanas, so if you snack on them often or bake with them regularly, the organic version is a sensible choice. Our Organic Raisins are a simple everyday swap that lets you enjoy a store-cupboard staple grown to organic standards. Where you can worry less Not every food needs to be organic, and there is no need to feel guilty about a mixed basket. Fruit and vegetables with thick skins or protective outer layers that you remove before eating tend to carry far less residue. Bananas, avocados, onions, sweetcorn, pineapple and citrus fruits all fall into this group, because the part you throw away takes most of the residue with it. If your budget is tight, this is the easiest place to make savings. Buy these items conventionally and put the money you save towards organic versions of the thin-skinned foods where it makes a bigger difference. Store-cupboard staples worth buying organic It is not only fresh produce that benefits from the organic label. Foods you eat in large amounts, day in and day out, are also worth considering. Grains and oats are a good example, since they form the base of so many meals. Our Organic Jumbo Oats are a comforting, versatile staple that works for porridge, granola, flapjacks and baking, grown without synthetic pesticides. Other pantry items where organic is popular include coffee, tea, pulses, nuts and dried fruit. Because these are things many households buy again and again, choosing organic versions is an easy way to shift more of your regular shopping towards food grown with care for the soil and the surrounding wildlife. A simple way to shop smarter You do not have to buy everything organic to shop well. The trick is to focus on the foods where it counts most, the thin-skinned fruits and vegetables and the staples you eat in quantity, and to relax on the ones with a protective skin you peel away. A few thoughtful swaps go a long way. Choose organic where it matters, save where it does not, and you get the best of both worlds: better value and a basket that does a little more good with every shop.