Mushrooms are a common grocery food gracing our supermarket shelves but there are many varieties of these wonderful fungi that are yet to make their way into the mainstream. One of these varieties is Reishi; a ruby red mushroom teeming with health benefits that are becoming increasingly better ...

The most well-known of all the oriental mushrooms, the shiitake mushroom not only tastes good, but also has a number of potencies. Its name comes from the Japanese words ‘shii’, which refers to the tree it grows on, and ‘také’, which simply means mushroom. Now you know a little bit more about these ...

With no agreed place of origin, a multitude of myths from a host of cultures surrounding their uses as signs of social hierarchy through to symbols of immortality and their ambiguous position in nature in which they are considered more closely related to humans than plants – the prehistoric ...

Why is mushroom stacking trending heavy right now? Well actually medicinal mushrooms have gained immense popularity in recent years due to their remarkable health benefits. These powerful fungi, known as adaptogens, have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for their ability to support ...

There is no doubt rice is one of the most versatile and practical ingredients when it comes to cooking. But no matter how many ways there are to prepare it, my favourite one is making the Italian classic, risotto. Why is Risotto the Preferred Option? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj0gzO1STdg ...

When it comes to your health, it's important to find a supplement that is worth your time and hard-earned money. Apigenin appears not to disappoint. The extract from the plant, Chrysanthemum Morifolium, is called apigenin. It is a powerful antioxidant that can help slow down the aging process of ...

Whether you are holding a vegan dinner party or simply want to prove to your non-vegan friends that food does not need to contain animal products to be delicious, you are likely to be in need of some fool-proof recipes. Preparing meals (let alone vegan recipes) can be challenging and stressful, ...

Who said that eating healthily is difficult on a budget? In this article I'll explain that this is possible, that you can make countless healthy, simple, fast and cheap recipes. First of all, you need a decent plan, know how much time you want to invest and adjust your budget accordingly. Such ...

If you've never heard of lion's mane mushroom before, you're in for a treat! This mushroom, known scientifically as hericium erinaceus, isn't what you'd expect from a mushroom. From the way it looks, you'd assume it's more of an animal than a superfood if you didn't know what it was. Because of ...

Let’s be honest, the holiday season can be a challenging time for those of us who try to maintain vegan diets! Classics like eggnog, roasted meats, and butter-filled dishes seem to surround us like magnets this time of year! However, in my recent trip to Italy, I found that there are some festive ...