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 ...

So, you’re a vegan looking to bulk up? Perhaps you’re looking at the omnivorous bodybuilders chomping down chicken, and guzzling milk and eggs, and thinking "I can’t keep up with them!", but you truly can! Not only do people tend to overestimate how much protein they actually need to build muscle, ...

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 ...

Chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans, belong to the legume family and are among the most easily digested thanks to their thin shell. You probably know that your beloved hummus (or houmous) is made from chickpeas, but did you know that they were used as an alternative to coffee in the 18th century? They've ...