Sandra McArte
Peacefully, on 19th May 2021
Dearly loved wife of Alan, loving mum of Christime and Louise, loving daughter of Annie and the late John McArte and sister of Jean, Peter and the late Francis.
In line with government restrictions a private funeral service will be held on Thursday 3rd June
by Karen Geary, a Registered Nutritional Therapist DipION, mBANT, CNHC at Amplify
Ever since Edwina Curry and the ‘salmonella in eggs’ controversy, the media love a good egg scare story.
Back in November there was a piece of tabloid science with a screaming headline about eggs being associated with an increased risk of diabetes that came from a Chinese study. This was somewhat confusing given diabetes is the inability to handle glucose and eggs contain very little carbohydrate.
Unless you scoured what the research geeks were saying in their analysis, nothing was written in the mainstream press about the way in which the statistics were analysed, nor the fact that in this particular group the high amount of ultra-processed foods being consumed was likely a key issue.
In other words, don’t blame the eggs for what the cake did!
On the positive, more recently a study of 50 overweight participants in Australia showed that 2 eggs eaten at breakfast instead of cereal reduced how much was eaten at lunchtime. Participants reported less hunger and consumed less calories when compared to those who ate cereal at breakfast. It seems to confirm previous studies in non-overweight individuals who also ate less and felt more satisfied when they had 2 eggs for breakfast.
My view is that protein in eggs is inherently more satiating, whereas cereal is mostly pure carbohydrate, creating spikes and subsequent dips in blood sugar. These spikes and dips make you feel hungry quicker.
The reason why I love eggs? Choline. Choline is a misunderstood and little known nutrient – often grouped in the B vitamins, but it is not a vitamin, nor is it a mineral.
Eggs have one of the highest amounts of choline compared to other foods.
Choline is an organic, water-soluble compound or micronutrient vital for a number of bodily functions including liver health (that’s why eggs are ideal when you are hungover), brain health, metabolic health, nerve function, muscle movement as well as pregnancy and breastfeeding.
There are some groups that have a higher need for choline than others:
Pregnant and breastfeeding women require higher amounts as choline is rapidly used by the foetus in its development. It is a protective factor for developmental problems, brain abnormalities, neural tube defects, and is associated with increased brain functioning in healthy babies.
Oestrogen is also instrumental in choline production. This means that post-menopausal women have a higher need for choline in order to support optimal health in ageing.
Endurance athletes, eg marathon runners experience a fall in choline and have a greater need.
Eggs are also high in lutein and zeaxanthin – antioxidants that reduce your risk of eye diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts.
The controversy around eggs and cholesterol is a topic for another day. But the latest research is that we should not worry about the cholesterol in egg yolks – and they are likely supportive in building the ‘good’ HCL cholesterol.
Eggs are one of the most nutrient dense foods we have, containing vital compounds. They are safe, cheap, tasty, easy to prepare and their benefits far outweigh any potential media scare story.
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Demonstrations from leading woodworkers and crafters.
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“What I make depends on what I find!” explains Olivia, owner of Bohemian Dorset, the preserves maker and winner of the LLTL 2020 Diversification & Sustainability Award.
With the exception of her popular marmalade – for obvious reasons this is quite tricky to produce from local fruit! – everything Olivia makes is found or foraged locally to her home in Marnhull, either from the hedgerows or from friends and neighbours gardens.
A great example is Olivia’s Bohemian Pickle – made using nettle tops and wild garlic
(“…perfect for a ham or cheese sandwich”).
Her jams are equally popular
“…my son likes his toast cut into three pieces so he can have three flavours each morning!”
Olivia shared her LLTL journey;
“I stumbled across the awards on Facebook I think, barely a day or so before the closing date, and thought to myself ‘what have I got to lose by entering?’ So I hurriedly did, not for a moment thinking I could win!
The whole process was really simple, and it felt really good to share what I’m doing with a wider audience.
The prospect of the judging was
daunting until the process began. I delivered some of my products for tasting and just hoped the judges would at least like them!
I then had a long video call with the judge (we couldn’t meet because of covid issues). It was great to talk to someone as passionate about food and diversification/sustainability as me!
I felt completely invigorated, and determined to grow my fledgling business after speaking with the judge – but still didn’t for one minute believe I would win.
The first I saw about my success was that I was runner-up in the Jams, Chutneys and Honey category. I was thrilled – in fact I think I even shed a tear.
More than being thrilled I was shocked, but so happy that my hard work and, more importantly, my taste choices had been appreciated by strangers – not just my friends and family being polite!
I phoned my parents, posted it on Facebook and thought that was that.
To then find out the next day that I had won the Diversification and Sustainability category was a complete shock! I think I shed a few more tears!
I look forward to being able to get out and about to markets again after this lockdown to share my products with more people!
I also look forward to being able to hopefully enter the LLTL awards again this year…”
You can order direct through the Bohemian Dorset Facebook page, and the Bohemian Dorset Jam Stand is back up and running, now on Sackmore Lane in Marnhull.
Olivia’s produce is also stocked by the Dorset Dairy Co. in their vending machine at Harts of Stur, and featured in Black Cat Catering’s popular Graze Boxes.
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By no later than the 29th June 2021
There’s something charming and terribly British about championing the underdog.
This month, I wanted to shine on a light on what we call at Vineyards the ‘B-side wines.’ The flip-side wines that are not known as, or produced with, the ‘Big Hit’ grapes, but in our opinion offer a thrilling experience and something a little different to the norm.
These are the little gems that you’ll find on the shelves of a good indie wine merchant.
You see, there’s a couple of ways you can look at B-sides: you could question why somewhere along the line they have not climbed the charts and grabbed the number 1 spot, or you could see them as wines that are not commercial or made in a crowd-pleasing, pure money-making fashion, rather reflecting the personal interests or passion of the winemaker behind them.
The latter is our viewpoint – on the whole. Like many industries, there’s a spectrum from commercial appeal to a niche market. We love a niche wine at Vineyards, but the sweet spot for us is finding a wine with the right balance of ‘quirky’ and for the right reasons.
Being ‘out there’ for the sake of it is not a good enough reason. We like to keep an eye on how many variables in the same bottle are ‘beyond the norm’ so as not to overdo it.
So, when sourcing wines, we’re looking for ‘B-sides’ that perhaps are unusual grape varieties from a well-known region, or the complete opposite – well known grapes from unexpected wine regions.
From rare indigenous grapes to unusual wine production methods, we sample and source them all – if they pass quality control!
Like the ‘Big Hits,’ if the wine in the bottle is not well-made and value for money, it doesn’t make the cut.
The moral of this story is to highlight the fact that behind every number 1 hit is a brooding B-side with something extraordinary to offer.
Now that’s what I call wine.
Some of our favourite B-sides:
CHATEAU OUMSIYAT OBEIDY, MTEIN, LEBANON £11
Obeidy is an Indigenous grape variety to Lebanon – think a slightly fresher style of Viognier with hints of citrus. This wine has exotic, mineral flavours with hints of peach through to a lovely, whistle clean salty finish. It also has delicate honeysuckle notes and a wonderful silky mouthfeel.
Château Oumsiyat show respect for local tradition alongside modern techniques to create wines that are a fusion of Old World and New.
VIÑEDO DE LOS VIENTOS ‘NOTOS’ NEBBIOLO, ATLÁNTIDA, URUGUAY £14
Yes, that’s right, a much-loved Italian grape but produced in Uruguay and we must say it’s absolutely delicious!
Made in very small quantities (just 2000 bottles) from a boutique winery. Aged for 6 months in older, used oak barrels, so as not to take away from the fruit’s vibrancy, this has lovely fruit purity and varietal typicity,
something you will almost never find in a new world Nebbiolo.
UMBRELE SAUVIGNON BLANC, VILIE TIMISULUI, ROMANIA £8.50
The Cramele Recas Estate have put a huge amount of work into transforming into a
contemporary winemaking haven.
The vineyards are a combination of evolved plantings from 1447 with much more recent plantings.
Racy passion fruit, tangerine and gooseberry flavours are graceful and elegant, with a lovely zingy acidity. A ‘Big Hit’ grape variety from a lesser-known region.
Father’s Day is the 20th June this year – and as well as giving your dad another tie he doesn’t need or a new screwdriver (why DO dads get unreasonably excited about new screwdrivers?), why not post a message in your favourite digital magazine for the whole county to see?
But first – we know it’s a difficult day for some. If that’s you, head off now, this post isn’t for you. But before you go *gives your hand a squeeze* – I see you.
Laura x
Unlike last year we can actually meet up with our dads – HUZZAH! We can go shopping for a nice gift (do #ShopLocal where you can!). We can take them for a meal. We can even, finally, simply give them a tight squeezy hug. Oh the things we’ve missed over this last mad year. Why not surprise him with a unique message this Father’s Day too?
It’s totally free – we love to do the happy stuff. Just send us your special message to your dad, grandad or stepdad and we’ll publish them. All you have to do is fill in the form below and upload your message – you even add a photograph if you like.
Deadline is midnight Tuesday 1st, so you’ve not got long – use the form below to fill in your message.
*** Form now closed. All messages will be published in the June edition ***
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Mel Mitchell is an experienced Personal Trainer, Kettlercise and group exercise instructor and sports massage therapist based in Sturminster Newton.
With the start of outdoor classes in April and with indoor classes resuming on the 17th May, I thought this a great opportunity to talk a little about group fitness.
Joining a class can be a great way to start your fitness journey. It can help build a foundation and knowledge of exercises for you to take with you to the gym or home workouts if you wish.
Executing exercises with proper form is important both to prevent potential injuries but also for the muscles to reap the most out of each exercise.
Taking part in a fitness class means you are benefiting from being under the watchful eye of the instructor who will help you maintain proper form.
Classes are also a great way to get a workout in without the worry of planning your own program. Each class is well structured with a warm up, balanced workout and a cool-down.
Group fitness is a great motivator, and helps yourself and others around you to push harder. In my experience as a fitness instructor everyone has a competitive side which often surfaces during class!
A bit of friendly competition is a pleasure to watch and I love the camaraderie that comes with it.
You can be standing next to a complete stranger and yet you are egging each other on, supporting each other through the workout.
As someone who also takes part in group fitness, I often find I get more out of a workout when surrounded by other class members than I do by myself.
Nervous about joining a group class?
Don’t be. It is a natural feeling to be anxious. I remember being sat in my car with sweaty hands and heart racing. As soon as the class started, I was put at ease, and came out feeling great, having met some great people in the process.The growing popularity of fitness classes has meant that there is something out there for everyone. Whether you are looking for a high energy cardio-based class or something gentler such as Yoga or Pilates, there are a variety of local classes around run by fantastic instructors!
Always happy to answer your questions – send them to me on [email protected]
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