Food & Drink

nutrition facts on olive oil
18 Sep

12 Nutrition Facts About Olive Oil

There are thousands of ways for you to cook and fry food. Some people use butter, others use lard. However, many people choose to go a healthier route altogether, and to use oils. One of the most popular cooking oils is derived from olives. But what is it about olive oil that makes it so …
a mr whippy ice cream with a chocolate flake
15 Sep

11 Irresistible Facts About Ice Cream

Ice cream is a delicious treat that appeals to sweet teeth all over the world. It is perhaps one of the best-loved man-made culinary staples on the planet – and it comes in many different varieties! It may not be the healthiest treat to enjoy regularly, but it has a fascinating history, and we’d wager …
pizza facts
9 Sep

17 Perfect Facts About Pizza

Pizza is a delicious dish made of bread, tomato, cheese and more. While it originated in Italy, there are many, many different localisations on the classic! Here’s a thick-crust stack of fun pizza facts to whet your appetite. 1. Pizza is amazingly popular. It’s thought that we buy and consume more than five billion pizzas, …
facts about Chocolate
7 Sep

19 Tasty Facts About Chocolate

Chocolate is a delicious treat that’s always nice to nibble at once in a while. But how much do you actually know about this sweet sensation? Let’s take a look at some tasty facts and figures about chocolate and its production. 1. Chocolate might help you relax. It’s true – chocolate can help to release …
Nutrition Facts about Almonds
5 Sep

10 Nutty Facts About Almonds

There’s so many diet trends out there that it can be hard to know which way to look. What do we do? We blow your mind with stunning facts, that’s what… Here’s some fantastic nutrition facts about almonds! 1. Almonds grow under very specific conditions. Almonds are only grown when it’s hot in the summer…and …
nutrition facts about KFC
4 Sep

12 Deep Fried Facts About KFC

KFC, or Kentucky Fried Chicken, is one of the biggest fast food brands on the planet. Since the 1950s, the American chain has been a familiar sight not only across the US, but over into Europe and beyond. Here are some finger-licking facts and figures about Colonel Sanders’ brand that might just surprise you. 1. …
facts about mediterranean diet
19 Aug

13 Healthy Facts About The Mediterranean Diet

It’s long been touted as one of the healthiest parts of the world, but why? Well, the secret lies in the local, highly acclaimed Mediterranean diet, so isn’t it about time you took a closer look at exactly why it’s so special? Here’s all the facts you need to know to get started… 1. It’s a …
nutrition facts about mushrooms
17 Aug

10 Magical Facts About Mushroom Nutrition

Mushrooms are part of the fungi family and are a low calorie, high fibre food choice that can be enjoyed as part of many healthy dishes. Here are 11 interesting facts about mushrooms nutrition to help clue you in… 1. Mushrooms are really good for you! Mushrooms contain B vitamins such as folate riboflavin, thiamine …
facts about cheesecake
11 Aug

32 Yummy Facts About Cheesecake

Cheesecake is a dessert with a really intriguing history! Not only is it a tempting sweet treat with plenty of flavours and which arrives in plenty of shapes and styles, there’s perhaps a little more to it than you might think. Cheesecake is likely to be a guilty pleasure for many people thanks to the …
big banana facts
26 Jul

30 Bonkers Nutrition Facts About Bananas

Bananas are some of the most popular fruit consumed all over the world. These curious yellow growths are sweet and juicy when ripe and are one of the most convenient fruits to peel and eat. Many people enjoy them on the go as well as at work, simply because it’s easy to be able to …
Nutrition Facts about Oranges
24 Jul

12 Juicy Facts About Oranges Nutrition

Oranges are not the only fruit, but they are certainly some of the tastiest around.  One of the main things you need to keep in mind about fruit, of course, is the fact that it is full of sugar!  Natural sugars, certainly – but at the same time, even though oranges are healthy, it’s wise …
interesting facts about Tea
17 Jul

21 Tantalizing Facts About Tea

Not only is tea enjoyed in most parts of the world but it has a rich and layered history. Want to know more? Here are some interesting facts about tea that you might not know: 1. Tea’s been drank for thousands of years. The Chinese have spent more than two millennia drinking tea. Among the …
fun facts about cider
3 Jun

16 Thirst-Quenching Facts About Apple Cider

When the sun is shining there’s certainly no greater pleasure in life than lying back, catching the sun, and reaching for a cold glass of apple cider. But the fun doesn’t stop there — this is a drink with such a rich heritage that you’re going to love learning all the facts about apple cider! …
interesting facts about lentils
31 May

14 Yummy Facts About Lentils

With healthy eating bigger now than it’s ever been, there’s never been a better time to take a look at one of the staple ingredients of a healthy, balanced diet. Not sure where to look? These interesting facts about lentils nutrition are the perfect way to get started. 1. We’ve enjoyed lentils for centuries. Lentils …
Bundles of leafy greens
20 May

7 Amazing Facts About Leafy Greens Everyone Needs to Know

We have all been told we should eat more leafy greens, but how important are they really? Well, making them a central part of your diet could reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. We can all agree that is a pretty big deal! Yet most Americans are totally missing out …