Sharing the health benefits of plants 

France has a number of well-known aperitif drinks including Pastis, Suze and Lillet. But, did you know that these three drinks are all produced from plants ? Aniseed, licorice root, fennel seeds, star anise, quinquina bark, bitter orange and gentian make up just some of the ingredients of these drinks. Quick fun quiz : which ingredients are associated with which drink ? (Response at the end of the article) Many plants used in aperitif drinks all over the world have one thing

Mulled wine and mince pies are firm favourites in my household at Christmas time. Northing beats a warming glass of mulled wine in front...