Real Foods Health Food News Articles Index

Real Foods answer to the question that apparently stumped a multinational supermarket giant

Meet Hilary Donald and hear all about her healthy cocktails...

Find out what Tom Phillips of Cyrenians Farm has to say

Find out what Jenny has to say about Real Foods...

Take a look at one of our longest serving local suppliers

Meet Irene, one of our loyal customers, and hear what she has to say...

Meet Ben and hear what he has to say about Real Foods

A quick introduction to some of our local suppliers with some of their best products

Every day science is discovering more about the amazing health properties and benefits of superfoods around the globe. Read on to find out how what some of their health properties are and how you can add them into your diet.

A brief introduction into how you can keep your house clean without making the environment dirty

Our shops now open from 8am in the morning and to reward the early birds we have 10% off on your shopping

Filled with New Year energy and wanting a fresh, clean start to the year? Or did you overdo it at Christmas and are hoping for a recovery plan... here are our tips …

A look at what to eat to keep your eyes looking good

Hints to hit at halitosis

Some simple dietary tips that may help improve your memory and concentration

Here is a summary of all of the SOS activity so far.

Thanks again to all those who have supported us in any way, we are overwhelmed by the love you have shown us, please keep it up.

6 steps that may help you manage your migraines

Tips on eating well to reduce eczema

Dietary tips for easing your passage through the menopause

Facts you may or may not know about Christmas Puddings

Come to Real Foods this October to save money on your Christmas baking ingredients and a chance at winning a gorgeous set of Mason Cash mixing bowls.

Read about why many people are turning to organic skin care products

Learn more about what The Soil Association does

What the symbol means and why we use it

Five reasons to buy organic

Confused about fibre? You’re not alone.

Many people know it is important, but not much more than that.

Give your child a head start with a healthy lunch - use these tips from Real Foods

Here are 10 easy ways to increase the fibre in your diet

Our review of the sunny Taste of Edinburgh event last month where we had a stand

Some ideas for healthier options when you just can't face the kitchen.

A little information on drinks and fats in our food

What counts towards your 5 a day?

Want to swap to healthier snacks? Try our simple suggestions.

Read our tips on what to choose for a healthy breakfast.

Take our Healthy Eating Quiz to find out how well you are doing - and get some tips too.

10 quick and easy recipes to make your party go with a zing

Grab a bargain  Take a look at our special offers and promotions

Some ideas to keep your energy levels high and your diet healthy

Berries have been eaten in Britain for centuries, find out more about them

Some great ideas for picnic food this summer

10 Easy Tips for Planning a Healthy Diet and Sticking to it

Find out more about the launch of our new Organic Wine Club and it's first and very successful event...

Some healthier options for satisfying sweet tooth cravings

10 reasons why you SHOULD be eating chocolate

Why you should take a small bottle of Dr Bronner's Castile Soap in your holiday luggage

Does the sunshine have you reaching for the tissues? Here are some natural remedies that may help.

With Summer come dreams of sitting in a beautiful, warm, sunny garden enjoying the great British tradition of afternoon tea

Kim and Nina on why they like juices and smoothies...

Follow Jenny's Tips for fresh, healthy skin in time for summer

A quick guide to some of the current and upcoming vegetables this season, with a few handy recipe ideas

We held a Raw Food class with Raw Living's Kate Magic on Tuesday 14th April...

A few cheap and cheerful ideas to entertain the kids in the holidays,

Everything you wanted to know about health food shops... but were afraid to ask!

The 2nd part of our article on Superfoods, read on to see which superfood might be the one for you.

Restoring your body's energy levels after exercising is vital, here's our top tips for recovery and a few links to our best products to make life easy for you

Cordon bleu organic baby food available from Real Foods

A guide on what to eat, why to eat it and links to some of our brilliant new products...

A quick guide to the ancient grain,  a recipe for bannocks and a link to where to buy it...

A brief introduction to Fair Trade, it's background and some of the more unusual products available

Locally sourced, freshly picked vegetales not only taste better, they're nicer to environment and quite often a wee bit cheaper too. So here are our tastiest recipes and top tips on how to make the most of the fruit and vegetables available this season...

Tastings, events and health checks, what we've planned and how to join in...

Face masks you can make from the kitchen cupboard, the best pampering products and organic essentials, plus what to avoid...

Top tips to get your cholesterol lowered.

We announce a winner of our Factory Gym membership competition and a quick update on what our team's been up to this month...

Read some of the history behind the day and see what Real Foods have to offer by way of gifts for your loved one.

A quick guide to some homemade beauty products, the ingredients to avoid and our best suggestions for products...

A review of a wine and chocolate tasting evening held in our Broughton Street store...

Some easy ways to keep colds and flu at bay....

Traditionally held on or around the 25th January, here's a quick guide to the poet, the evening and the food...

It’s January, a long and bleak winter month only made worse by the fact that many of us are a few pounds heavier and many pounds poorer, so we thought we’d give you a few tips to make your way frugally to the end of the month and perhaps beyond!

Update: The Early Bird Discount has now been extended to April 2011. Please see the end of the article for more detailed information on this offer

A guide to the most common allergies and intolerances, a few alternate food ideas and some links to recipes that ANYONE can eat!

Some facts about the holidays

Suddenly decided you must have a Christmas cake and are panicking? Here are a few ideas...

Tash (one of our Broughton Street supervisor's) reviews the Foodies Festival we attended 3rd - 5th December at the Assembly Rooms...

St Andrew's Day is basically an excuse to indulge in all things Scottish. Frankly if it's named after St Andrew it's likely to have some sort of celebration going on this week! Here's a quick guide to the festival and it's food...

Ben (assistant manager at our Broughton Street shop) reviews our  Kitchen Cupboard Remedies event, hosted in conjunction with Napiers The Herbalists

Revisiting and hopefully revitalising the practice of recycling

Real Foods is committed to buying organic fruit and vegetables, in season and as local as we can get it. We've recently improved our fruit and veg boxes and now send our customers a recipe along with their lovely food! We thought it was only fair to do the same for our web customers, so read on for a quick rundown of the best fruit and vegetables November, December and January have to offer, and a couple of recipes to get you eating seasonably.

Real Foods take on a traditional Christmas song

We will have a chocolate and wine tasting evening with expert Linda Ward on the 30th November at Real Foods, 37 Broughton Street from 19:30 - 21:00

November 11^th is Remembrance Day and in this country and many other Commonwealth countries people will have been wearing poppies as a sign of remembrance.

Review of the evening held by Tracy Griffen on Tuesday 19th October at our Broughton Street store.

10 things you might not know about bonfire night and some ideas of what to eat to keep you warm while you celebrate

Make start now and beat the rush with  some suggestions from Real Foods for making your own delicious Christmas cake with the kids this half term. Why not also take advantage of our Christmas baking offer this October http://www.realfoods.co.uk/article/real-mix-christmas-baking-offer-buy-3,-get-cheapest-free

Did you know that the word Halloween is a Scottish word? Read on for some history and some celebration suggestions

An introduction to Lavender, a little of its history and its more contemporary uses

Every parent wants a healthy child who eats well and learns to love good food; everyone else just likes free food and a willing worker! Turn your child into one of the most popular people this autumn and give some goodies to friends and family…

Wheat free, gluten free and organic, Teff Flour is in stock and being snatched up by customers - here's why...

Daily doses of Vitamin B appear to slow the speed at which the brain shrinks in people with early signs of memory loss.

A brief history of the traditions of Harvest, a few links to some of the most popular produce and a guide to allotments – so you can get properly into the spirit of things and have your own harvest!

(or) Everything you wanted to know about edible mushrooms and their spores from your Agaricus bisporus (‘Champignon’) through to your Volvariella volvacea (‘Paddy Straw’)

A guide to the foods that make you happy! Or at least give you the energy you need to fight off the autumn blues...

On Tuesday 19th October from 7.30pm at our Broughton Street store.The evening will feature tastings (including wine and Fairtrade chocolate oooh..) an entertaining guided tour and hints and tips on seasonal cooking.

A quick guide to the chemicals to avoid in health and beauty products.

An article highlighting the benefits of taking coconut water

Dr Craig B. Sommers will be hosting, introduced by Judy Barber, on Monday 6th September at our Tollcross store from 19.30.

A look at how you might make positive healthy and interesting changes to your childs lunchbox, a healthy lunch helps children learn and needn't be tricky.

A quick guide to what's in season for the next few months, with some links to easy recipes and a few of the products we have available in our webshop. That's right you can even buy your vegetables online now!

Helpful suggestions on how to liven up your muesli in a healthy way

REAL FOODS AT FOODIES FESTIVAL – FRIDAY 13^th, SATURDAY 14^th & SUNDAY 15^th

Free Nakd Bar for Bite readers!

Nakd, Bite and Real Foods have joined together to offer you a free, delicious, tasty bar. Simply fill in the coupon inside Bite magazine and bring it into to one of our shops.

Edinburgh is covered in good places to picnic, from the seven hills, to the Water of Leith, the canal and hidden parks, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We'll give you our top suggestions for recipes, ingredients and destinations, from family friendly to the lone picnicker…. (OK person on a lunch break!)

We'll be the Foodies Festival on Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August. Find out more and details of our competition to win a pair of free tickets...

10 Ways to Make Your Child’s Lunch Healthy AND Fun

Our assistant manager Ben reviews our raw food event with Judy Barber that was held on the 20th July at the Broughton Street store.

The best selection of local, seasonal, vegetarian, organic, ethical and free-from foods in Edinburgh.

Travel-size lotions and potions, links to amazing self tanning and sun care, some natural remedies and a range of the all important drinks, snacks and treats. We've even got some recycled toothbrushes!

 2010 Your Healthy Living Show reviewed by Jenny Schofield (Broughton Street store manageress).

Jenny our Broughton Street manageress reviews the Your Healthy Living Show.

Great gift ideas, family-friendly recipes and a brief history of the day to give you some ideas to make your dad happy.

A step by step guide to having a vegetarian barbecue, with recipes for grilling, side dishes and how to make the perfect summer drinks. We recommend some of our top summer sellers and cool new products for you to impress all your non meat eating friends. Now all you need is some sun!

A quick guide to picking antioxidant rich food and drinks, our new tasty ORAC muesli (samples available at the Your Healthy Living Show on the 12th and 13th of June) and the Mile High drink on promotion (with exceptional ORAC values). Yum!

Our Broughton Street Manageress Jenny reviews this seminar by Tracy Griffen.

Organic Household Cleaners

Hurry, claim your FREE AlmaWin sample pack now, before stocks run out! The sample pack contains trial size Natural Laundry Scent, Washing Powder and Bathroom Cleaner Concentrate.

All the best Easter Eggs, Bunnies and information on our Easter Egg hunt…

The facts about sulphur dioxide (also known as SO2 or sulfur dioxide). It is sometimes used as a preservative for dried apricots and other dried fruits owing to its antimicrobial properties. Products containing it are clearly labelled.

On Friday 19^th of February Real Foods hosted the Kate Magic Raw Food event.

Go on, spoil your mum!

Click here for your A-Z list of all the Fairtrade products available in our Edinburgh shops

Packed full of nutrients, our carefully selected ‘superfoods’ have proven benefits for a healthy life. Whether you want marine minerals from algaes, a helping hand with your detox or simply a delicious, nutritious fruity drink, they’re all here… and the cheapest in Scotland!

Gift vouchers for sale on line and in our shops

Willie’s Delectable Cacao Grating Blocks & Chocolate Bars range are available in both our Edinburgh branches