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Shallots are an extremely well recognised part of folk medicine native to Asia as well as being a versatile ingredient. They are closely related to onions as you've probably guessed, and share some similarities with garlic. If you love onions and would never dare to pick up a shallot, let me see if ...

Commonly forgotten among the other more 'popular' nuts, the macadamia nut shouldn't be underestimated as it's a powerful vitamin and nutrient source. As can be seen in decadent desserts and puddings, macadamias are easily replaced by almonds and cashews when people think of a healthy snack but ...

OK folks, this one is for geeks of the sport: there’s no better man to look to for rugby advice than Brian O’Driscoll. If you were to ask any rugby fan to name the greatest centre to have ever played the game I have no doubt his name would be the first on their lips. So if you’re a rugby player ...

Celeriac also known as 'rooted celery' might not be at the top of your shopping list, however it should be! It's very wholesome, satisfying and can be used in a range of different ways. With a peppery-like flavour that's similar to celery it has however a slightly nuttier and sweeter taste so it ...

Each year, a group of men gather together to show off their superhuman strength to us at the World’s Strongest Man competition. They pull, push, drag and carry weights that are beyond the ability of us ordinary mortals. Recently we had the fascinating task of selecting 5 Awesome Strongman ...

Spices are often the food stuffs that get tucked away at the back of your cupboard primed and ready for that rare day when you are preparing a curry from scratch. Cumin is one of those amazing little ingredients that people just forget about but there is a lot of surprising goodness in eating a ...

Exercise isn’t just good for your health — your dog loves it too! Daily walking is standard for dog owners everywhere. A study conducted by Michigan State University showed that dog owners have significantly more active lifestyles than people without dogs. Not only does exercising with your dog ...

Want some straightforward advice on how to lose belly fat forever? We get this question a lot and thought about an easy-to-relate way to explain it, no jargon, no nonsense just simple common sense tips that you can implement right away -today! Elliot Hulse who specialises in weight and strength ...

One of the most popular berries, the raspberry is a nutrient-dense easy-to-pick-at fruit that not only has an amazingly sweet flavour, but also packs in a huge amount of vitamins and minerals with minimal calorie intake. Read on for reasons why raspberries should be gracing your morning porridge or ...

Isn’t it nice to have your muscles pampered and softened after a strenuous workout? You might not have unlimited access to your own personal massage therapist, but there are certain tools that can help aid in your recovery. One of these is the ‘HighRoller’ ergonomic foam roller from the delightful ...