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Title: Grain Brain (Revised) Author: Dr David Perlmutter Year: 2019 Publisher: Yellow Kite About the Author Dr David Perlmutter is a well-established neurologist as shown by his extensive history of delivering several lectures, presentations and journal publications. He first published ...

We love tofu. There, we said it! Bean curd often gets a bad rap because it is so mild, but when it’s prepared properly it can hold a lot of different marinades very well. From Pad Thai to sticky spicy tofu, these three delicious recipes should get you inspired to experiment with this super healthy ...

After having no issues, allergies or intolerances with food growing up, my body decided it didn’t like dairy back in the early summer of 2020. This was a considerable shock as I was asking myself “why now?” and, “why dairy?”, but I also faced a huge life change. It felt like dairy was in ...

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 ...