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Small Soreen lunchbox loaf next to a banana

Is Soreen Healthy? You Asked, We Answer

January 11, 2023June 6, 2013 by The Wellness Nerd

Recently, I found something on my doorstep. I didn’t realise how horrifying it was at first – in fact at first I let out a little shriek of joy as it was a bright yellow box marked Soreen. I love this stuff and can happily munch slices of it, but considering it’s sweet, sticky and …

9 Interesting – and Tasty – Ways to Liven Up Greek Yogurt

September 13, 2022March 14, 2013 by The Wellness Nerd

Did you know that no-fat Greek Yogurt is higher in protein than normal yogurt? Well, it is – it’s also likely to be much lower in sugar than low-fat yogurts which often replace the fat they take out with added sugar or sweetener. Because it’s high in protein, Greek yogurt can also be more filling …

Why Frozen Bread Makes You Bloat – And How to Stop It

September 13, 2022February 26, 2013 by The Wellness Nerd

If you’ve ever found that you experience bloating after eating bread, don’t assume that it’s the bread itself. Ask yourself if you’re eating toast or sandwiches from bread that has been frozen – and if so, this could be the reason why it’s happening…

roamnesco cauliflower on a wood background

What is Romanesco? Is It Healthy? And Why Must You Chew It Well

September 13, 2022November 20, 2012 by The Wellness Nerd

I’m a sucker for a strange food – if I walk into a supermarket and see something new I develop an overwhelming desire to purchase it. This is why, one of these thingys below ended up in my fridge this week. It’s called a Romanesco and basically, it’s the Lady Gaga of the brassica family …

What the Heck Are Wheatberries? And Are They Good For You?

September 13, 2022September 17, 2012 by The Wellness Nerd

I was happily munching through today’s lunch of crabsticks, tomato, beetroot and M&S Wheatberries and Giant Couscous salad – when I suddenly realised that I don’t actually know what wheatberries are. I can tell you that they look kind of like pinenuts and have a similar texture to pearl barley – but other than that …