It’s not surprising that Greek yogurt is a staple in many diets. It’s super-versatile and provides a wide range of nutritional benefits in a relatively compact serving. Greek yogurt differs from regular yogurt in that it is strained whilst natural yogurt isn’t. It is also naturally lower in sugar ...

Despite not being able to travel right now, who’s to say that we can’t bring other countries into our own homes, and more specifically into your kitchen? These Asian recipes will not only take you on a mouthwatering, exotic trip to Asia but also encourage you to eat your fill of vegetables and fall ...

Fermented foods are those that undergo fermentation, a food preservation process whereby microorganisms, such as yeast and bacteria, convert the sugar and starches in foods into alcohol or acids. It’s much more common than you might think, as food and drinks such as wine, cider, cultured milk, and ...

There is a lot of buzz these days with regards to immunity and ways to strengthen it. Aside from our skin and the mucosal surfaces, the immune system is our second line of defence against pathogens and dangerous altered ‘self’ cells mutated by viral infection or cancer. Nutrition can directly ...

Switching to a vegan diet can, of course, be great for your health. It gives you the chance to get more of your nutrients from plant-based options like whole-grains, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, fruits and vegetables which are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre. However, going vegan may also ...

Happy New Year 2021! Let's do our best to put the difficult year of 2020 behind us and look forward to ways we can overcome stress and anxiety. Whilst Reishi Mushroom (or Lingzhi) may be foreign to some, it is a popular ingredient used by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners. There are ...

Supermarket shelves are stocked with many different types of bread, some are healthier than others yet they all provide different benefits. Some are made from whole grains, whilst others are made from refined grains which don’t offer too much in the nutritional value department. However, if you're ...

Title: Grain Brain (Revised) Author: Dr David Perlmutter Year: 2019 Publisher: Yellow Kite About the Author Dr David Perlmutter is a well-established neurologist as shown by his extensive history of delivering several lectures, presentations and journal publications. He first published ...

Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme extract found in the fruit and stem of the pineapple plant, 'Ananas Comosus'. It is used as a form of dietary supplement due to its active ingredients proteinases and proteases. These enzymes work to break down proteins in the body. Bromelain is often used as ...

Turning vegan or plant-based doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your favourite takeaways. What’s more, you can make them from the comfort of your own home for half the cost and half the calories. Intrigued? Read on for Fake Away: 5 Yummy Vegan Dishes You'll Love! 1. Tofish and Chips ...