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 ...

Have you ever experienced inexplicable chest pain or eye problems? Ever feel curiously tired or down? Have you experienced weak hair and nails, or stormed a seemingly unprovoked acne breakout? Nutrient deficiencies can be the cause of all kinds of issues, from chest pains to pimples. With the ...

If you are looking for a delicious, colourful, vitamin-rich and low-calorie addition to your diet, look no further than spring onions. They are packed with Vitamins A, C, Thymine, copper, potassium and magnesium and are a staple in Chinese and Asian cooking. They're also notable in history as being ...

Fats often get a bad rap in the press, on TV and in advertising. It has been driven into us that we must reduce or eliminate fat altogether to pave the way to our desired physique, but if you look deeper into fats you may find an unlikely ally in the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. To find out ...

Spinach is a delicious delicate leafy green which originates from central and western Asia. It is an extremely nutrient-rich food which also has many associated health benefits and it also has a great reputation for giving us strength (we all remember Popeye!). There are also different ways we ...

It is important for every person to have healthy eyes for good vision. Unfortunately, more than 2 billion people across the world suffer from eyesight issues. Poor vision is another major problem today that takes a toll on the health of many people globally. When adults cross the threshold of their ...

Ask anyone when last they had the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables. Chances are that they probably can’t remember - or have never eaten that much in a day to begin with. Despite our best efforts, maintaining a completely full and balanced diet just doesn't always happen, ...

Elderberry, a flowering plant of the Adoxaceae family (from the European elder tree), consists of dark, purple tart berries which must be cooked before eating. It also has small, white flowers that can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant has been used throughout history for many medicinal purposes, ...

As we have seen with kimchi, fermented foods date back a long way. It seems that the Romans already mentioned preserving turnips and cabbage with salt. Sauerkraut originated from China and was then “exported” to Europe, some claim, by the Tartars who changed the original recipe a bit by ...

Winter is looming, this can only mean one thing; comfort food! Whilst comfort food tends to be associated with poor food choices, this doesn’t have to be the case. Porridge, for example, is filling, warming and highly nutritious. Not only that, it’s inexpensive, convenient and free from complicated ...