A moist, boozy fruit cake suitable for Christmas, weddings or christenings. Soak dried fruit in cider and whiskey overnight, bake low and slow in a lined 20 cm tin, finish with optional marzipan and royal icing, and store wrapped and fed with alcohol to age.
A modern overview of dried fruit baskets: textures, drying methods, storage tips, and health notes for gifting and home use.
Modern heart-healthy advice focuses on food quality: vegetables, whole grains, nuts, fish and unsaturated oils. These choices - not simple low-fat rules - best support cardiovascular health.
To lower LDL cholesterol, limit saturated fats, trans fats, fried foods, and high-fat dairy. Choose vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fatty fish, and unsaturated oils. Combine diet with exercise and medical guidance.
Dietary cholesterol comes from animal products; to lower blood cholesterol focus on reducing saturated and trans fats, choosing plant-forward foods, and adding fiber-rich whole grains, beans, nuts, and healthy oils.
Use evidence-aligned habits - swap tempting foods, remove easy access, hydrate, manage stress and sleep, and move daily - to reduce cravings and support steady weight loss without extreme restriction.