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Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme extract found in the fruit and stem of the pineapple plant, 'Ananas Comosus'. It is used as a form of dietary supplement due to its active ingredients proteinases and proteases. These enzymes work to break down proteins in the body. Bromelain is often used as ...

Just because you’re a vegetarian doesn’t mean you should be limited in your breakfast options. Fortunately, there’s a simple—and healthy—way to whip up the most important meal of the day while avoiding meat and fish. Eggs, oats, smoothies and tofu; are meat-free breakfast components that can be as ...

Turning vegan or plant-based doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your favourite takeaways. What’s more, you can make them from the comfort of your own home for half the cost and half the calories. Intrigued? Read on for Fake Away: 5 Yummy Vegan Dishes You'll Love! 1. Tofish and Chips ...

You have most likely heard of hummus; a mouth-watering Middle Eastern dip made mostly from chickpeas and oil. But like all good things there comes a time when these classic grab and go’s need to be jazzed up and reinvented which leads us onto the discussion of lentil spreads. The concept is ...

The art of healing our bodies via scent. Aromatherapy uses the burning or steaming of essential oils and herbs to create fragrances that medicinally improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. A holistic style of treatment, aromatherapy is a practice that is known to help lift your mood ...

A strong core is the foundation of good balance and stability. It helps prevent falls and provides ample back support. In fact, you need better core strength in order to perform exercises or adopt exercises that engage the chest and midsection. It's always important to focus on building core ...

Vitamin D - aka ‘the sunshine vitamin’, is produced in your skin when exposed to sunlight which can account for up to 90% of our total vitamin D intake, the other 10% coming from what we eat. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin including compounds of vitamin D1, D2, and D3 and is absolutely essential for ...

Just because you can’t party like it’s 1999 right now doesn’t mean that you should skip on your dip! Of course, dips and spreads don’t have to be kept just as appetizers. They make great side dishes and condiments and are a super effortless way to add tons of flavour to a dish. These delicious ...

It's been a tough old year in more ways than one, so I'm sure we could all do with a bit of comfort food! These soup recipes provide the perfect warmth that we're all seeking but aren't shockingly unhealthy or calorific. I’ve chosen recipes which should be quick to whip up on a weeknight and ...

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a hormone-related response that’s experienced by an estimated 80% of women every month at around the usual time of their periods. Symptoms typically begin after ovulation (around a week before menstruation) and can last until the first day of the period. No one knows ...