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 ...

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 ...

If you have ever performed high-intensity eccentric exercises, soreness and stiffness (DOMS) after the workout might not be anything new to you. However, the pain can sometimes be severe enough that it might affect your sleeping and daily performance in other areas of life. Read on for DOMS: 4 Ways ...

Cauliflower should by no means be regarded as a boring vegetable! Instead, we should acknowledge it as being highly flexible and versatile, as the multitude of ways in which it can be served will rarely disappoint. Being high in fibre and vitamin C, this veggie is available all year round, with its ...

Even as adults, our minds are far less tempted by greens and leaves than we are plump puddings and cosy comfort foods. However, we also need those nutrient hits - a concern widespread among parents whose children stubbornly refuse to eat nothing but chips and nuggets. If you are a parent struggling ...

Serotonin is a naturally secreted substance that operates as a neurotransmitter to transport signals between nerve cells everywhere within your body. Often, people only associate its levels with positive changes in mood, however neurotransmitters play a vital role in the health of various other ...

Now before you freak out, let me tell you that Snow Fungus (白木耳 or 银耳) is definitely edible! In fact, it was traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as well as in Chinese and other Asian cuisines. There are several health benefits related to it and I will introduce some quick and ...

We’ve got every reason to love potatoes: they’re solid, energy-packed, cheap, trusty orbs of carbs (which are filled with a surprising amount of antioxidants)! If prepared wrong, though, they can look and taste a little on the sad side. Nobody wants one of those undercooked roast potatoes - white, ...

Some of us may be more familiar with the symptoms that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) present than others. The common problems are bloating, abdominal pain and being gassy. Much research and many studies have been conducted with the aim of finding cures and methods of managing IBS. The majority are ...

With the recent launch of the government obesity strategy, it follows that we should all be more mindful about the foods we’re consuming. One particular issue is our sugar intake, as these often exceed the recommended daily allowance. Adults should be aiming to consume less than 90g of sugar daily, ...