Around ten thousand years ago, Ayurveda was born in India. It is a metaphysical yet practical system of holistic healing and medicine. The classical Ayurvedic texts say that the medical knowledge was transferred from Dhanvantari, an incarnation of the Avatar Vishnu. Legend says that he incarnated ...

Nowadays you will see superfood trends everywhere from the acai berry to the goji berry and beyond - but the reality is that these berries, roots, and herbs have been around since the dawn of time and so aren’t as original as you may think. In this list I want to share with you the wonder of weeds ...

Many people and organisations are pleading with us all to live a more sustainable life for the future of our planet. There are only a finite amount of resources on our earth which are depleting rapidly due our current rate of consumption. One way we can live a more sustainable life is to grow and ...

When talking about vegan diets, I feel there is a major focus on the foods you need to exclude, rather than on the foods that you can actually eat! Since I have started incorporating more vegan meals into my diet, I’ve been so much more creative in the kitchen and it’s actually opened doors for me! ...

We all know how to prepare a meal, but how do we make great tasting vegan food that provides all the nutrients our bodies need and is easily accessible on the go? It sounds like a tall order but there are some key components that can help make it easier. If you’re looking to take your very first ...

Turmeric has been hailed as a superfood for years, with pretty much everyone going wild over this little orange root. But why? Well, turmeric has many associated health benefits which make it a must-have in your daily diet. Banishing your bloating blues, turmeric is said to provide relief for IBS ...

Studies have found that CBD is helpful in the treatment of various diseases, and appears to be helping boost mental health. Cannabis is extracted from the cannabis plant that is now 'infamous' for its medical benefits. We can extract over 80 compounds from the cannabis plant. The most known ...

It's a common misconception that vegan and vegetarian diets do not provide sufficient protein. Protein is an essential macronutrient which is composed of chains of amino acids. There are 21 different amino acids, nine of which are classified as ‘essential’ because they cannot be created in the body ...

Tryptophan, also known as 5HTP, (5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan) is an amino acid (a building block of protein) and a precursor to the chemical serotonin. Serotonin is commonly known as the ‘happy hormone’, as higher levels of it are associated with a positive mood. Luckily, it’s possible to boost your ...

It’s important to have a varied, balanced diet in order to live a healthy life. Being informed on our nutrition needs, allows us to fulfil this, no matter the diet. This is especially important when transitioning into a vegan diet, as it can be hard to know exactly where to find that nutrition. So ...