Manuka Honey

Introducing Manuka honey – not your average runny honey Manuka honey contains a ‘secret ingredient’ known as MGO (or methygloxal) which boosts its profile due to its anti-bacterial properties. Where does Manuka honey come from? Manuka honey gets its name from where it’s come from; the flowers from the Manuka bush native to New Zealand. The Manuka flowers blossom throughout the New Zealand summer time, whilst we’re shivering here in...

Boost performance with nature’s wonder product You may be surprised to hear this, but honey is the perfect fuel for endurance athletes. This is because the body absorbs its natural unrefined sugars easily – honey was even used by Olympic runners in ancient Greece! The...

And what’s happened to UMF and NPA? We give you the lowdown on nature’s superhero The grading on your Manuka honey has changed from lots of complicated letters to a simple MGO rating – here’s what you need to know to make sure you’re getting...

Smart ways to get the most from this wonder product Manuka honey’s proven antibacterial properties can make it a natural skin soother and active ingredient in face masks. And when eaten, Manuka honey may be beneficial to your mouth, throat and stomach, and contains vital...

The miracle sticky stuff is more than just a tasty treat and there's incredible science and wonder in its story too 1. The Manuka bush, native to New Zealand, and its nectar contains dihydroxyacetone (DHA) which bees convert (thanks to enzymes in their… spit)  to...

Try wellness blogger Lottie Murphy’s amazing take on this classic Asian dish - and no cooking required! This delicious raw dish, packed with tasty nutrients serves two Ingredients For the Pad Thai: 1 Courgette 3 Carrots 1 Red pepper 2 Spring onions 200g block of...

Try wellness blogger Lottie Murphy’s delicious recipe for chocolate mousse with Manuka honey Honey meets chocolate? What’s not to love! This great dessert alternative serves two Ingredients 1 avocado 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp coconut oil * 2 tbsp raw cacao * 2 tbsp...

A drink made with bee pollen? We’ll take it! Suitable for Vegetarians Difficulty Easy Serves 2 Prep time 5 minutes Nutrients per serving: Energy Total fat Saturates Protein Fibre Carbs Sugar Salt 175 kcal 4.5 g 3 g 4.5 g 2.5 g 28 g 27...

Because breakfast does NOT have to be boring….. Suitable for Vegetarians Difficulty Easy Serves 2 Prep time 10 minutes plus overnight resting Nutrients per serving:  Energy Total fat Saturates Protein Fibre Carbs Sugar Salt 614 kcal 20 g 11 g 10.5 g 4.5 g 91...

Perfect for a pre or post work-out boost If you’re looking for something that will give you an extra kick for your next exercise session, then this magic ingredient might just be for you. Health and wellness blogger, Lottie Murphy, likes to create small, homemade...

Introducing Manuka honey – not your average runny honey Manuka honey contains a ‘secret ingredient’ known as MGO (or methygloxal) which boosts its profile due to its anti-bacterial properties. Where does Manuka honey come from? Manuka honey gets its name from where it’s come from;...

A really simple scrub from health blogger Ailish Lucas, which doubles up as a face mask Ingredients 2 tbsp Oats 1 tbsp MGO 70 Manuka Honey Method Step 1. Simply mix the oats and Manuka honey together until you get a thick paste. Step 2....

Introducing the superfood of the moment... Manuka honey It offers many more health benefits than standard honey and is a firm favourite amongst celebrities. Katherine Jenkins likes to look after her throat by drinking warm pineapple juice with Manuka honey and freshly ground ginger, Scarlett...