The Long Road Ahead..............

So we begin our long road to health and wellness................. Let's look at some of the superfoods.

Blackcurrants. They are the new Blueberries or Goji Berries. They are being hailed as the ultimate superfruit. Tiny little blighters that they are, they could possibly help fight cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's (providing you don't boil them up in an aluminium pan!!! Allegedly). Researchers at The Scottish Crop Research Institute have concluded in their study that blackcurrant contained more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than the 20 other fruits tested. They also said that compounds in the berry called anthocyanins can help prevent a vast number of ailments, including diabetes and infection from MRSA bacterium. Enjoy Blackcurrants by way of a delicious autumn preserve or pile high on top of a flan case with lots of other gorgeous burgundy and red berries, whip up a tub of Quark fat free cheese with a touch of honey and plop on the top, to finish sprinkle with Cinnamon and eat!

As a nice cocktail, vodka and blackcurrant is a nice alternative. (Alcohol should always be drunk responsibly, so do not exceed the recommended amount) In order to lessen the vodka required you could always chuck in loads of ice, then the blackcurrant juice, then spray a little soda in too and you will have halved the room left for vodka, thus, lessening the quantity in each drink. (unless you are using a pint glass that is!!!) Finally top off with a slice of cucumber and float a few blackcurrants on top. Sip slowly for maximum taste explosion.

Until next time...thanks.