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Daikon (大根  - Japanese radish or 'big root') are white, large, long, hard, and crunchy vegetables from the radish family. They're somewhat similar in appearance to fresh horseradish but have a subtler pepper flavour, like watercress. Also known as mooli, they can equally be eaten cooked or ...

Creating a healthy relationship with food is just as important as what you're eating. There's no denying the health benefits that result from eating a well-balanced diet and what that does for your body, however, your relationship with food and how that makes you feel also has a place. Being ...

The most well-known of all the oriental mushrooms, the shiitake mushroom not only tastes good, but also has a number of potencies. Its name comes from the Japanese words ‘shii’, which refers to the tree it grows on, and ‘také’, which simply means mushroom. Now you know a little bit more about these ...

Turkey tail mushrooms, named for their colourful, autumn-­‐like striped caps, are as healthful as they are aesthetically lovely. These little fungi have myriad health benefits, particularly surrounding the boosting of your immune system, so it’s little wonder they've been used in medicinal teas ...

The highly competitive sport of Strongman has rapidly increased in popularity lately. "Born Strong" is a documentary-style film which looks into the fascinating world of Strongman. Released in 2017 and directed by Gary Cohen and Ross Hockrow, this film has been well received by strength and muscle ...

Camu Camu or Myrciaria dubia is a sour cherry-size fruit that grows on small bushy trees on the banks of rivers in South America, particularly in Peru and Brazil and is now cultivated in Japan too. It has been used traditionally for hundreds of years by the Amazonian Indians, as food, pain reliever ...

If you enjoy dairy foods, it’s likely that you will have seen Yeo Valley products on store shelves. With an ever-expanding number of milks and yogurts in their range, they have provided consumers with products that are ethically and sustainably farmed for more than two decades. Our staff recently ...

Cannabis oil or Cannabidiol made from the controversial marijuana plant, is gaining popularity worldwide. Cannabidiol oil, (CBD for short) unlike THC (the main psychoactive component in marijuana), is used to treat a number of conditions and does not give you the ‘high’ associated with normal ...

Ever wondered what oxygen therapy was all about? Well, I was fortunate to be invited for a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session in a private wellness clinic in the heart of London's trendy Mayfair. Once I arrived, I was greeted by the friendly front of house team who made me feel very welcome and at ...

You might not have heard of shatavari, or maybe you have but it got lost in the muddle of other supplements we’re told are 'absolutely essential' on a daily basis. But bear with us, because shatavari is a supplement worth considering, and we’re not just saying that because of its sassy name, ...