Making pasta from scratch isn’t as daunting as it may sound. We all know it can be incredibly tempting to just grab a jar of pasta sauce or stockpile our cupboard full of dry pasta in prep for those days we seek out comfort food, but pasta sauces and even making pasta fresh is simpler and quicker ...
READ MORE +Here is another mushroom that most of us may not have heard of: Cordyceps mushrooms (also known as caterpillar fungus) are a fungus typically found in the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan regions of Nepal. Now before you get scared about its origins, this mushroom is a highly-valued ingredient in ...
READ MORE +Happy New Year 2021! Let's do our best to put the difficult year of 2020 behind us and look forward to ways we can overcome stress and anxiety. Whilst Reishi Mushroom (or Lingzhi) may be foreign to some, it is a popular ingredient used by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners. There are ...
READ MORE +Vitamin D - aka ‘the sunshine vitamin’, is produced in your skin when exposed to sunlight which can account for up to 90% of our total vitamin D intake, the other 10% coming from what we eat. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin including compounds of vitamin D1, D2, and D3 and is absolutely essential for ...
READ MORE +It's been a tough old year in more ways than one, so I'm sure we could all do with a bit of comfort food! These soup recipes provide the perfect warmth that we're all seeking but aren't shockingly unhealthy or calorific. I’ve chosen recipes which should be quick to whip up on a weeknight and ...
READ MORE +Even as adults, our minds are far less tempted by greens and leaves than we are plump puddings and cosy comfort foods. However, we also need those nutrient hits - a concern widespread among parents whose children stubbornly refuse to eat nothing but chips and nuggets. If you are a parent struggling ...
READ MORE +Due to our busy lives we often run ourselves ragged and need boosts of energy throughout the day. It is important to keep check of your energy levels on any diet and on a vegan diet we must be a little more mindful of what we eat to make sure we're getting a nutritious and balanced diet. It is, ...
READ MORE +Now before you freak out, let me tell you that Snow Fungus (白木耳 or 银耳) is definitely edible! In fact, it was traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as well as in Chinese and other Asian cuisines. There are several health benefits related to it and I will introduce some quick and ...
READ MORE +Have you ever experienced inexplicable chest pain or eye problems? Ever feel curiously tired or down? Have you experienced weak hair and nails, or stormed a seemingly unprovoked acne breakout? Nutrient deficiencies can be the cause of all kinds of issues, from chest pains to pimples. With the ...
READ MORE +Following a vegan diet boasts tremendous health benefits, but if done badly, it can also lead to deficiencies, low energy levels and an unbalanced macronutrient ratio. If you’re choosing not to cook your food from scratch, and not using whole foods, you might be putting your health at risk through ...
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