Bread is one of the oldest man-made foods, and to this day remains an absolute staple found in 99% of UK households. 12 million loaves are sold every day, the majority of which are made from refined wheat-flour. Wheat is considered problematic due to the protein called gluten that it contains, ...

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 ...

Oats are whole grains and as such offer a variety of health benefits. According to a Harvard university study, people who eat oats and whole grains live longer and are less likely to suffer from heart disease. Although it's a budget breakfast option, oats more than hold their own nutritionally ...

According to the US National Library of Medicine, around 65% of the global population has a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy. But how many are aware of it? For those with a severe allergy, symptoms of nausea, diarrhoea and stomach pains, will make the condition glaringly obvious with ...

After many months' of gyms across the world shutting their doors and leaving their weight machines and treadmills alone for a well-deserved rest, the time has come for them to reopen once again! Over 80% of gym members say they are eager to return, and with UK gyms reopening this Saturday, 25th ...

The first steps into veganism can be the most daunting and challenging! A vegan diet can have many different advantages and has been said to help many conditions and illnesses. This is why more and more people today are making the transition. So have you had thoughts about changing to a vegan ...

According to The Grocer, 82% of Brits will drink at least one cup of tea each day, whilst 46% of coffee drinkers find it difficult to start the day without their morning cup of coffee. But where do plant-based milks fit into all this? The Guardian recently revealed that 25% of Brits are instead now ...

It’s known knowledge that during our ‘lady days’ our bodies go through a lot of hormonal shifts. These periodical PMS changes are accompanied by some mood swings, aches and cramps as well. Unfortunately, we have no control over these changes, what we can do is prepare ourselves (mind and body) for ...

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 ...

We’ve all seen the almost endless round of adverts for slimming teas and meal supplements that promise to make you lose weight with little to no effort. Or perhaps you’ve found a diet that swears you’ll lose a stone in a week if you eat 500 calories a day! What diet culture is trying to convince ...