The holidays can be a tough time for any diet, but especially for vegans! Somehow, turkey, roast beef, and ham have become synonymous with the winter, festive season. Luckily, times are changing and we have more meat substitutes available than ever before. You don't have to wait for January or ...

Dr Jeff Rediger, just as you might, has always wondered, why, in the face of illness, some people recover, and get better, and others don't? Is it something we can consciously, actually do something about? In the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, massive waves of change are now on the health ...

Pumpkin is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the cucurbitaceae family. It's a low-calorie, low-fat food that also contains a helpful amount of fiber. Among its minerals, it's notable for its potassium and low-sodium content. The most significant vitamin is vitamin C, and secondly, thiamine (B1). ...

Have you ever suffered from bouts of stomach cramping and bloating but never understood where it comes from or why it’s happening? Well the answer could lie within the food that you eat on a day-to-day basis. Many foods are high in something called FODMAP which is responsible for many of the ...

Summer is finally coming back around, and for most people lockdown is coming to a close, so I’ve put together the best vegan burger recipes I could find – all of which are eminently grillable! That’s right, these are vegan burger mixes that you can throw on the barbecue without worrying about them ...

In Spain the word "tapa" is known as a bar snack or appetizer and the word itself translates as "cover", said to have originated from Andalusia in beautiful southern Spain. Initially, small pieces of food (olives, slices of bread etc) were placed on top to cover drinks and keep bugs at bay. ...

Instant pots –or "instapots" – are heavily trending on Instagram as well as YouTube right now! You should try your hand at some and share your mouth-watering results, try these 3 instapot recipes. All you need is your instant pot, or pressure cooker. If you don't have one, no worries. Just get the ...

Everyone looks for ways to lose weight and eat healthily at the same time, but they never want to make the sacrifices that are necessary! The truth is that you can easily improve your diet and lose some weight while still eating delicious meals. Whilst there might be some challenges here and there, ...

Spanish gastronomy is one of the most valued and enjoyed in the world. Popular gastronomy is also a quick way to get you intimately acquainted with the distinctive tastes and culture of a country. In Spain, almost all cities have traditional local meals that distinguish them. With the plant-based ...

There is a lot of buzz these days with regards to immunity and ways to strengthen it. Aside from our skin and the mucosal surfaces, the immune system is our second line of defence against pathogens and dangerous altered ‘self’ cells mutated by viral infection or cancer. Nutrition can directly ...