Psyllium or 'Ispaghula' is, let’s say, your “bowel” friend. It's a fiber made from the husks of the plant group Plantago. Being a dietary fiber, Psyllium is mainly known as a laxative. The plant from which the seeds are obtained resist cool, dry weathers well and it's primarily cultivated in ...

Portion sizes are so important when trying to keep a healthy diet. Misjudging portion sizes can lead to us consuming a lot more than we actually need. Sometimes we aren’t even aware that we are overeating because of the way food is packaged, for example; snacking on a super-sized bag of crisps or ...

Everyone has a nut that they cannot resist, from pine nuts to the humble peanut, nuts are a fantastic source of natural fats that you cannot get enough of. Hazelnuts are a listed superfood with tons of health benefits as well as an excellent flavour. There are, however, some misconceptions about ...

Commonly mistaken as nuts, almonds are actually nutrient-dense seeds which you’ve probably seen nestled in the baking isle next to the cashews and hazelnuts in the supermarket. They can be used in an abundance of dishes from curries to pasta or even to add a sweet crunch to your breakfast cereal. ...

Magnesium supplementation has become increasingly popular amongst athletes and gym- goers over the last couple of years. As the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, magnesium plays a role in over 300 chemical reactions within you. Scientific research shows that it has a seemingly endless ...

Good nutrition is important for all stages in our lives. However, perhaps the most important time for women to have a healthy diet is during pregnancy where strong demands are put on a her body to nourish an extra human life. Whilst there’s no one ‘superfood’ that can meet all these demands, we’ve ...

Snacking can be beneficial to your health; it can help keep your metabolism and blood sugar in check, prevent over-eating at your next meal and fuel your workouts. A nutrient-dense snack of about 200 calories that’s high in fibre and protein and low in added sugar is ideal. Read on for our Top 5 ...

Nice Cream is becoming popular as a healthier gluten-free, low-calorie plant-based alternative to ice-cream which satisfies your sweet tooth. Best of all you can feel good indulging in it -whenever you want! You can have nice cream for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even as a go to snack or dessert. ...

Attempting to tackle Veganuary? Perhaps you’re starting a New Year, new you detox or cleanse, or maybe you’ve got a few awkward pounds to shift after overindulging in Christmas goodies. Well, eating more protein is one of the best ways to feel more energised, less hungry and even happier! Protein ...

Oats are grains that come from the cereal plant, Avena Sativa. Oats are made by being steamed, milled, heated and then cooled in a kiln where they are the rolled, cut or ground to produce steel cut oats, jumbo rolled oats, oat flakes, rolled oats, oatmeal and oat flour. Oats aren’t just known for ...