Organic Coconut Flour

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!

Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday is just around the corner – and we can’t wait! Here at Wholefood Earth, you can count on us to recommend you some healthier alternatives to the traditional all-purpose flour to add to your pancake recipe. White flour has very little nutritional value, it can also be bleached by gas to make it whiter. During processing, the white flour is stripped of all its nutrients. It’s high in carbohydrates and calories, and low in everything else such as protein, fibre and vitamins. Traditional white flour is also made of wheat, which is a known allergen. However, all the flours listed below are wheat free and therefore do not contain gluten! This makes them perfect for anyone with a wheat or gluten intolerance, looking for a flour replacement. Almond Flour Almond flour, as you may have already guessed, is made from ground almonds. The almonds are first blanched and then ground and sifted into a fine powder/flour. It has a much sweeter taste that is said to resemble marzipan – so it’s perfect for making pancakes! Almond flour is low in carbohydrates, and high in healthy fats and fibre, making it a much healthier substitute for traditional flour. It is also packed with nutrients and is particularly rich in magnesium which is involved in many processes in your body. These include improved blood sugar control, reduced insulin resistance and lower blood pressure. Vitamin E is another nutrient Almond Flour is abundant in. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble compound, its main role is to act as an antioxidant. These are important for protecting the body from free radicals, which can damage cells, causing illness and aging. It can also improve immune function, along with preventing clots from forming in heart arteries. Buckwheat Flour Another healthier alternative we would like to suggest is Buckwheat flour. Despite the name, it does not in fact contain any wheat at all and is a popular flour substitute for people with wheat allergies or gluten intolerances. Buckwheat has a strong, nutty flavour that works well in savoury recipes. For any savoury pancake fans out there - this is the flour for you! Buckwheat flour is a rich source of vitamins and antioxidants, including thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. Its nutritional content is primarily made up of carbohydrates making it a great source of energy, it also has a good amount of protein and fibre. Due to its well-balanced amino acid profile, the protein found in buckwheat is of a very high quality. Buckwheat flour may also aid in promoting a healthy heart. It contains many heart-healthy compounds, such as magnesium, rutin and copper. Rutin may help in lowering your risk of heart disease by decreasing inflammation as well as blood pressure. Buckwheat flour has also been shown to boost your blood lipid profile. A weak profile is considered a risk factor for heart disease. Rice Flour As the name suggests, Rice flour is a milled flour made from grinding either cooked or raw rice. You can purchase it as either white or brown rice flour. It has a delicate, neutral flavour, making it easy to add to most recipes as it won’t impact the taste too much. If you want to substitute traditional flour for rice flour, your pancakes won’t be as thick, but they will be softer and more fluffy. For a gluten free pancake recipe using rice flour, why not take a look at our Gluten Free Big Boy Pancakes with Muscovado Treacle Syrup Choline, which is a vital nutrient for both animals and humans, can be found in rice flour. Choline is required to maintain essential components of the membranes. It plays a key role in transporting cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver and throughout the rest of the body. As a result, it has been associated with strengthening liver health. Rice flour can also help keep our bones and teeth healthy because it contains plenty of calcium. Calcium is also important as your heart, muscles and nerves require calcium to function properly. Studies also suggest that calcium can help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol. Coconut Flour If like us, you’re nuts about coconuts, then Coconut flour might be the choice for you this pancake day. It’s a soft flour that’s made from drying, and then grinding the inner white lining of the coconut. Coconut flour has a mild, naturally sweet taste makes it an ideal flour for creating pancakes, or any other sweet baking treats that take your fancy! Coconut flour is a great source of fibre, our own brand here at Wholefood Earth has 34g per 100g (more than 4 times the amount as wheat flour) Government guidelines suggest that adults should be consuming 30g of fibre a day. The NHS states that eating plenty of fibre is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer. Fibre also helps to feel fuller for longer whilst aiding digestive health. The high fibre in coconut flour can also help to promote a healthy level of blood sugar. Foods that are rich in fibre aid in regulating blood sugar levels by slowing down the speed at which sugar enters your bloodstream. Coconut flour is also lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein making it better at boosting healthy blood sugar regulation.

We learned that fruits and vegetables were good for us when we were kids. Our parents tried to encourage us to eat spinach, broccoli and lettuce in many ways - sometimes by using force. Remember that?Our mums used to buy unpacked foods and fresh veggies in local stores and prepare homemade meals. These days, it’s hard to find any fruits and vegetables in a corner shop. Over the years, our lifestyles and food culture have changed significantly. Unhealthy processed foods. Today, fast-food ads are everywhere, and the supermarkets’ shelves are stocked with ready-to-eat processed foods, which are more convenient for our busy lifestyle. We buy and consume these products without thinking about what they contain and how they were made. And sadly, the truth is that these products are often made with poor ingredients, contain a lot of salt, sugar and chemical substances that are not good for us. Following our busy schedules and looking for an easy and more convenient lifestyle, we tend to forget what real food is. While ready meals are easy to warm up and consume, we shouldn’t rely our diet on these products when we want to be healthy and look good.Perhaps, these products will satisfy us for a while, but having them every day will have severe consequences for our bodies. A growing number of studies suggest that eating highly processed foods increases the risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, high pressure and heart diseases. What are the foods that help us maintain good health? Whole foods plant-based diet is the best for you. Whole foods are natural, unprocessed, unrefined products rich in original nutrients foods that we should consume more. Plant-based whole foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, cereals do not contain chemical additives or preservatives. Instead, they come loaded with beneficial nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. Whole foods are in the same state they were in when harvested (fresh or dried), and less processed foods keep their best nutritional values. Eating more plant-based whole foods is the best thing you can do for your body and health. Unprocessed whole foods may also help you avoid many illnesses, maintain diabetes, reduce inflammation, which is considered the significant driver of heart disease and muscle pain. The key to your health is a whole foods plant-based diet. Source of nutrients, fibre and antioxidants. More recent medical studies show that a healthy plant-based diet provides us with enough protein, healthy fats and good carbohydrates, vitamins, calcium, magnesium, fibre and antioxidants. Whole foods are loaded with antioxidants. And our bodies need antioxidants to fight free radicals that are responsible for blood cell damage. Vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains, and fruits contain a lot more antioxidants than animal-based products. Whole foods high in fibre, which boosts digestion and healthy metabolism, will make you feel full longer and help you maintain proper weight. Eating more foods rich in fibres such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, beans and legumes, vegetables, and fruits may help reduce blood sugar levels which is particularly essential for those at risk for diabetes. For those with a sweet tooth, whole foods snacks such as nuts may also help reduce sugar cravings for products like cookies, cakes, and candies. Once your body gets used to eating whole, unprocessed foods, cravings for sugary foods could become less frequent.