Autumn brings in a lot of change – change in temperature, change in scenery, change in time and a change in routine (for students). With all of these adjustments happening it’s easier for us now to give into the warm comfort foods such as fish and chips and pasta bake. We've had Halloween and Guy ...

Our bodies are amazing are they not? They're like the cameramen, directors and producers of the movie on the big cinema screen we call life and we wouldn’t be able to act out our parts at all if it wasn’t for them. Given the vast intelligence that governs the systems of our body, (they know how to ...

Lotus seeds or lotus nuts come from the Nelumbo nucifera, a herbaceous perennial species of plant. They are also known as 'makhana' in India. Lotus flowers, roots and seeds have been held in high regard in the cultures of India, China and Japan for centuries. Its seeds are used in Asian cuisine and ...

I had the recent honour of trying out GIMBER - a new product on the market made partly to challenge that old-dinosaur culture of heavy alcohol-drinking by offering this alcohol-free, organic drink concentrate instead. It promises a unique taste experience and a spicy kick, but can it possibly ...

Weight loss isn't easy, especially if you're too busy to focus on weight loss. With that being said, it's important to take at least half an hour out each day to exercise. Not just for weight loss, but for overall health and fitness. In fact, research shows that exercise is known to reduce stress ...

Bottlebrush Ferments have created an artisan product which takes its name from a resilient flower, growing in Australia which they claim helps to heal the gut, detoxify the body and improve digestion with its unique form of live probiotics. There are around 100 trillion bacteria living in your ...

Do you eat the banana skin (or peel) or only the banana itself? To be honest, I never used to eat the peel before – it didn’t really um...“appeel” to me. However, when I learned about the benefits of eating banana skins I started trying it out. Still, I wouldn’t say it’s an exquisite culinary ...

Rhodiola Rosea is also known as Arctic Root or Golden Root. It grows naturally at high altitudes and can be found in Britain, Asia and North America. It is native to Siberia and was much prized in history by the Vikings to enhance physical strength and endurance and considered an important health ...

As a foodie and health nerd, you tend to fall in love with products that you can use for multiple things – like chia seeds for example. With chia seeds, the possibilities are endless. Not only are they useful for cooking, they also boast the most impressive CV at “The company of superfoods” with ...

Have you ever felt like people think you’re “picky” when it comes to what you choose to eat? Do you get comments like “why can’t you just eat 'normal' like everyone else” or “you’re so fussy when it comes to food, what CAN you eat?” Well, you’re not alone – but enough is enough. Read on for more to ...