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Foraging blackberries
What a wonderful concept foraging is – all the benefits of fresh produce but with minimal input Foraging is therefore ideal for readers who are busy gardeners or juggling life in general It also gives you a lovely connection with the land and...
Ultimate BBQ Guide
Barbecue season is in full flow, and here at Balance Box we know that preparation is the key to a successful, stress-free day We’ve put together some of our favourite summer recipes from our Founder, Jennifer Irvine, in a handy barbecue...
The Joys of Cold Water Swimming
‘Own your mind, master your biology and activate your full human potential’ (Wim Hof) Our guest blog today comes from Michelle McKenzie (BSc, ANutr) Michelle's journey into the world of nutrition began in 2009 when she was diagnosed with...
Re-cropping lettuce
This month’s star vegetable is lettuce: humble, often underestimated, yet incredibly versatile When it comes to growing your own champion of summer salads, not much can go wrong Follow a few simple steps and you'll be rewarded with a harvest...
Grow your own tomatoes
As a keen cook, gardener and advocate of fresh produce and ingredients, our founder Jennifer gives advice and insider tips for growing your own tomatoes, right in time for those colourful summer salads and tasty homemade...
How to grow your own sprouting seeds
To sprout seeds you don’t really need specialised equipment – all that’s required is a jar, a muslin cloth to cover it, a plastic band to secure it and a handful of seeds I use an old transparent plastic pot and a clean piece of old...
Spring clean your eating habits
The Great British winter is, at best, a long and bleak endurance exercise But this winter, due to the lengthy restrictions we’ve lived under, most of us will be feeling especially demotivated, heavy and lethargic Lockdown fatigue combined with...
How to beat sugar cravings
Have you felt yourself reaching for the biscuit tin lately Is that chocolate cheesecake whispering to you from the fridge If so, you’re not alone Finding solace in sweet treats is actually a natural instinct – sugar gives us a welcome ping...