Salad seeds in outer space grew at a slower rate than Earth-bound counterparts 

Salad seeds that went on a round trip to outer space and back grew at a slightly slower rate and aged faster than those on Earth, scientists have found.  A million rocket seeds (Eruca sativa) amounting to 2kg were sent to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2015 with legendary British astronaut Tim Peake.  Six … Read more

Dietitian shares what salad dressings are the healthiest and which are the worst

Summertime is high season for healthy salads. But the dressing you choose can make a big difference.  From classic Caesar to fat-free balsamic, we asked dietitian Helen Bond to assess the benefits of ten supermarket salad dressings. We then rated them.   MARY BERRY’S CLASSIC SALAD DRESSING 235ml, £4, ocado.com Per serving (30ml): Calories, 120; saturated … Read more

Lemon Roast Chicken with Garlicky Dauphinoise and Rocket Salad

Lemon Roast Chicken with Garlicky Dauphinoise and Rocket Salad By Annie Bell For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 3 May 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 3 May 2020 This is a particularly gorgeous take on our favourite Sunday roast. There are lots of uses for leftover roast chicken, such as a Thai or Indian curry. … Read more

Just Salad suspends its reusable bowls scheme ‘to ensure peace of mind’ over coronavirus fears

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type … Read more