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Apart from being delicious, garlic is also incredibly nutrient-dense, without being hugely calorific. It contains antioxidants that protect against free radicals and the ageing process. Garlic contains compounds with medicinal qualities such as helping to reduce high blood pressure and high levels of cholesterol. It has also been proven to help combat sicknesses including colds.

Mostly we love it for its flavour and taste. By using more flavourful ingredients, it’s easy to use less salt in your cooking.

A moderately hot chilli pepper variety, very popular in Mexican cooking.

Chilli Peppers are a rich source of capsaicin. It is responsible for its deep red colour and is full of antioxidants. Chillis also come with numerous other health benefits, including fighting issues such as acid reflux and heartburn. Chillis are thermogenic, promoting the body’s ability to burn fat and reducing appetite.

Available in sweet, smokey and hot varieties, it is one of the most used spices worldwide for its colour and flavour. This spice is bursting with micronutrients, including a high % of Vitamin A. It contains a number of antioxidants. It is also believed that paprika can help to promote healthy vision.