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Mindful eating is not new and it has proven, with its longevity, that it is in no way a fad diet. Many people have adopted the lifestyle for many years due to its suggested health benefits and association with the mindful thinking of Zen Buddhism. The current times have given many of us the chance ...

Title: The Stress Solution Author: Dr Rangan Chatterjee Year: 2019 Publisher: Penguin Books Synopsis: A guide with simple steps on how to reduce stress levels to clear up space in your mind and life. Review: Dr Rangan Chatterjee is a NHS general practitioner, who is known for his unique, ...

With many restrictive lockdown measures still in place, the majority of us have taken to getting creative in the kitchen and the fascination and enjoyment towards food has increased fivefold. Banana bread, pancake cereal, Katsu curry, we’ve all been there. But why not further fuel this fascination ...

The UK loves peanut butter. We now spend more on peanut butter than we do on jam and it's worth an incredible £99m per year. Rich in protein and without the sugar of jam, it’s easy to see why we’re mad about the nutty, gooey spread. But explore the shelves of your local supermarket and you’ll find ...

To be able to stretch is imperative to help you mitigate the chances of injury, or pain. Flexibility is a key benefit of stretching, but there are numerous other reasons to stretch, especially just before a workout. Even if you're just going for a quick walk during your lunch break at work, (which ...

Running can be a constructive hobby and a fun way to keep fit. Most likely, it will also encourage you to improve your lifestyle overall, as you’ll want your nutrition and sleeping habits to align with your workouts. However, the slope from a healthy approach to fitness to a harmful obsession can ...

You might think of celery as being just a weirdly long green stem which floats in your soup or something you can chomp on with a side of hummus. Yet there are many other uses for the stalk. Most recently, juicing celery has become a popular way to detox your body. But what are the actual benefits ...

Why aren’t there more vegan men? A Vegan Society survey in 2018 indicated 63% of those identifying as vegan were female while only 37% were men. The Telegraph meanwhile reported on a study in 2018 that men fear social shame if ordering the vegetarian option in a restaurant. So, what's it like being ...

Lentils, like beans and peas, belong to the legume family. These pulses grow in pods and can be bulk bought canned or dried, depending on one’s budget and preference. They come in a variety of colours, each with their own individual characteristics, texture and taste and form the staple of many ...

To say that I was excited about the weekend just gone would be an understatement. Formula One is back for the first time in 7 months, with the season having opened in Austria. As the pinnacle of motorsport, Grand Prix racing is at the forefront of what is humanly and technically possible. In ...