This article serves to provide a general overview of the nutrition involved in martial arts highlighting the essential nutrients that contribute to a vigorous athlete's healthy diet. The aim is to understand how your body utilises food in order to perform to its maximum capacity and ultimately give ...

As we age, our basal metabolic rate (BMR) decreases meaning that we should generally need fewer calories as we get older according to the British Diabetic Association. The amount of fat, carbohydrates and fibre we consume should follow the following recommendations; Fat: 50g, saturated fat: 20g, ...

Haritaki or Terminalia chebula is a tree that grows in the forests of India, south east Asia, Nepal, and south west China. Its dried, bitter super fruits have long been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India as a powerful natural cure for a wide range of diseases. Ayurvedic medicine refers ...

Going vegan is more than just a diet trend; it's a lifestyle change which is making waves all over the globe. As more people are starting to get more conscious about what they eat, more are also drawn towards healthier options such as going vegan. Although difficult at first, testimonies from those ...

The term ‘organic’ has seen another mini resurgence of late as the term is getting thrown around a bit more these days. But, what is organic food exactly? Organic defines how the ingredients of a product are created, prepared or raised. Organic food is produced by methods that comply with the ...

Edible seaweed is algae, a term used for a diverse group of aquatic plant life. Most edible seaweed is marine algae whereas most freshwater algae are toxic. If you're a lover of Japanese food you may be well acquainted with seaweed, if not you may have noticed packets of dried seaweed in your local ...

Dairy, it seems, is fast becoming a drink of the past. Whilst many have given ‘Veganuary’, (a month aimed to inspire and support people to try out veganism) a go, dairy-free milk sales are on the rise. Instead of consuming cow’s milk with their cereals, the world is enjoying these natural ...

You probably already know that the term ‘Dry January’ refers to a month in which one refrains from drinking any alcohol as a personal challenge. If you feel like you are drinking a bit too much or too often then this is the perfect way to reset your relationship with alcohol. It only takes three ...

Grass jelly, is a dessert that looks like jelly, hence the name, and is very popular mainly in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It is made by using a plant from the mint family (Platostoma palustre, aka Chinese mesona) which has a slightly bitter taste, it is so ...

It might be because I've just gotten back from a short trip to Asia that I'm now, totally into all sorts of soyabean food! Tempeh or Tempe is a traditional soybean-made Indonesian food (probably originated from Java) that has been fermented and pressed into cake form. It's considered to be the only ...