Broccoli not only possesses beauty in its appearance, it has the advantage of being packed with minerals, vitamins, and nutrients. It is part of the edible plant family named Brassica oleracea and is very closely related to the cruciferous family of vegetables which include kale and cabbage. There ...

You will find them on your dinner table most nights, they accompany most meals, and they taste absolutely delicious. However, these days with a spike in the health and fitness industry, potatoes are becoming somewhat of a villain on our dinner plates. Over the years we have began to look at these ...

In the cold depths of winter, I enjoy nothing more than curling up on the sofa with a lovely cup of tea and watching Ant and Dec laugh and squirm at all the ‘I’m a celebrity, get me out of here’ contestants. The celebrities are put through their paces from bizarre mind-challenging tasks such as ...

There are many different vitamins and minerals that humans can become deficient in, and vegans and vegetarians are often thought to be at a higher risk of deficiencies. When I became vegan I expected that I would have to take B12 supplements but I was also told to take a zinc (Zn) supplement. I ...

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 ...

Two years ago, I decided to become vegetarian. As well as improving my overall diet, I was motivated by the environmental benefits of becoming vegetarian. I enjoyed trying innovative new recipes, found a love for tofu and felt my diet had dramatically improved. This was all apparent for the first 8 ...

Iron is an essential mineral for our health. Its main role is to transport oxygen around the body in the red blood cells. When we eat it, it combines with a protein in the red blood cells called haemoglobin. As we breathe oxygen it is attracted to the iron and combines to the protein to create ...

Low in calories and fat compared to other cheeses, cottage cheese is often recommended for weight loss. Made from cow’s milk, it has a soft, almost creamy texture. Its mild flavour comes from the production process as it doesn't go through an ageing phase and therefore, does not develop a strong ...

Spelt is a food that you might not be that familiar with, unless you're a keen foodie or superfood fanatic. But while it might not be the most common household name, it isn’t exactly anything new either - spelt has been around since 5000 BC. Also known as dinkel wheat, or hulled wheat, spelt is ...

Many people have become vegan in the past couple of years. Many social media influencers are promoting a vegan diet, and more and more companies are making vegan products. But, for some people it still seems absolutely unachievable to eat only plants! This article talks all about the vegan diet: ...