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Welcome to Science Lab HQ with GrowMad's very own resident nutritionist and veg plot techie. Get the low down on absolutely anything science or nutritional-related. Claire has an Honours degree in Human Bioscience, with a particular interest in how food can help with good health. As a previous Science teacher, Claire also has a good grasp of scientific communication

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Welcome to Science Lab HQ with GrowMad's very own resident nutritionist and veg plot techie. Get the low down on absolutely anything science or nutritional-related. Claire has an Honours degree in Human Bioscience, with a particular interest in how food can help with good health. As a previous Science teacher, Claire also has a good grasp of scientific communication

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Cucumbers as a beauty product

Cucumbers don’t just taste great, they also double as homemade beauty products! These lean, green, beautifying machines can prevent the breakdown of elastin in the skin, which can help tighten skin, support cell wall renewal, and build collagen.

Steamed Broccoli is Better than Boiled

Most vegetables benefit from steaming rather than boiling. Steaming your broccoli helps lower your cholesterol levels and raw broccoli has cancer-fighting compounds. In a part-by-part breakdown the florets have a few more nutrients than the stalks.

Carrots World War II

Whilst carrots do contain beta carotene which is good for eye health, the pervasive myth that carrots hold super-vegetable power and improve your night-time vision was a World War II propaganda message from Britain to hide the truth about radar technology.

The Tomato

Originally cultivated by the Aztecs and Incas as early as 700 A.D., the tomato is native to the Americas. Europeans were first made aware of the tomato when explorers brought back seed from Mexico and Central America in the 16th century. Tomatoes quickly became popular in the Mediterranean countries but received resistance as they spread north. The British in particular considered the fruit to be beautiful but poisonous. 

Cucumbers

Cucumbers are filled with amazing vitamins and minerals including Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6, Vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and even folic acid. Phew, that’s a lot!
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