Regenerative farming
Our newsletter contributor Diana Earnshaw shares what she knows about regenerative farming as she believes it is the only hope we have of rescuing our planet in the long term.
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Green living: tips & tricks
Sprouting seeds & beans
There is something pretty special about seeing a plant – especially a food plant – develop from a seed. The only problem is that we have weeks to wait! So why not try growing micro-greens in just a few days – and for just a few pence!
Sprouting Beans & Lentils
No doubt at this time many of you are busy sowing seeds in your gardens and greenhouses. But if you’re impatient to see the results have a go at sprouting seeds, beans, lentils and grains. It only takes days, so the fruits of your labours can be seen very quickly.
How can we feed all the people in the world?
The global challenges we face of how to feed a growing population has become a hot topic over the past few years. It is now clear that something has to be done to tackle these challenges as our current way of producing food is destroying our planet.
Homemade Toiletries
True Food has a fabulous selection of natural toiletries, cotton wool, tooth brushes etc. Be assured all your bathroom needs are supplied ready to use! But did you know they also supply some of the raw ingredients to make your own toiletries? You can invest in a few reusable bottles and away you go!
How to make a chicken last a week!
Allowing for the fact that most people would be bored with seven days of chicken, I will show you how it is possible to make three meals for four people (two adults and two children). Maybe have a non-chicken day in between for variety!
Food security and self-sufficiency
Food security is a hot topic due to global concerns about feeding a growing population. This is inextricably tied in with the question of food self-sufficiency, and with Brexit looming, it hasn’t been so relevant since the second world war.
Why buy local, seasonal food?
September is a time of year in which, since the dawn of agriculture, harvest has been celebrated. Seasonal food scarcity is almost unheard of, as what we can’t grow here in the UK, we just import. But there are so many benefits of buying local, seasonal food.
What does Organic mean?
What does Organic mean? When did it all start? Is it more nutritious? Is it better for the environment? Is it the same as free-range? Is it just about food? Are supermarkets’ organic good enough, and is everything True Food stocks organic? Answers here…
The truth about palm oil
As palm oil production has increased exponentially over the past 35 years, the impact on the environment and the welfare of the indigenous populations and wildlife is becoming increasingly clear.