Our accreditation by the Living Wage Foundation is good news for our staff. So what does it mean? The Living Wage guarantees that everyone working at Greenlife receive a minimum hourly wage that is significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s.
The story of Hylsten Bakery in Buckfastleigh is one that is full of passion, drive and determination. It is also a story of resilience in the face of some profound bad luck, and a heartening tale of a community coming together to save a much loved artisan business.
Fairtrade Fortnight is upon us. As you can see from these pictures, we make a big deal out of the Fairtrade Foundation’s national two-week campaign in Greenlife.
Cholesterol is a lipid, or fat that is produced by the liver and is also found in some foods. We all need cholesterol to stay healthy, but high levels of cholesterol circulating in your blood can sometimes cause hardening of the arteries, which can in turn increase your risk of heart and circulatory diseases. So when is it a problem and what can you do about it?
A member off the Greenlife staff, Teri, agreed to let us share this recipe after her Frangipane Mince Pies became such a sensational hit in our staff room! If you are a fan of Bakewell tart you are sure to love them…
Green tea, Black tea and White tea are all made from the same plant – Camellia sinensis. People are often confused and befuddled by the many types of tea on the market, so what are the differences?
The first jars of Happy Butter Organic Ghee hit our shelves back in 2016, and since that time this small Buckfastleigh based supplier has scooped up dozens of awards for their awesome artisan organic ghee. So what is their happy secret?
When the dark days of autumn and winter hit, do you find it hard to get up in the morning, feel sleepy during the day and crave carbohydrates? If so, you may be a bit of a SAD case. Read more about Seasonal Affective Disorder and what you can do about it here…
Most parents know that one critical time when kids tend to get ill is at the beginning of a new school term. You can help your child to fight off many of the bugs they encounter, and reduce their duration of illness by giving them a number of immune boosting supplements.
The prevalence of gout is increasing in Western countries. It is six times more common in men than in women but can affect anybody over the age of 30. Read about some effective natural remedies and lifestyle changes that can reduce the frequency of ‘attacks’ and may make a significant difference if you suffer from this painful ailment.
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