When it feels like everyone around you is starting to sniffle, sneeze and call in sick to work, you might be inclined to stock up on cold and flu prevention medicine and start taking preventative steps to keep yourself in good health. One of the keys to not getting sick even when something’s going ...

The world we now live in provides us with plenty of choices and that also applies to the types of cooking oils we can buy and use. Some, like vegetable oil, we are more familiar with and others, like avocado or canola oil, maybe less. A question most of us may be thinking then, is which oil is ...

Fats often get a bad rap in the press, on TV and in advertising. It has been driven into us that we must reduce or eliminate fat altogether to pave the way to our desired physique, but if you look deeper into fats you may find an unlikely ally in the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. To find out ...

According to The Grocer, 82% of Brits will drink at least one cup of tea each day, whilst 46% of coffee drinkers find it difficult to start the day without their morning cup of coffee. But where do plant-based milks fit into all this? The Guardian recently revealed that 25% of Brits are instead now ...

Spelt is a food that you might not be that familiar with, unless you're a keen foodie or superfood fanatic. But while it might not be the most common household name, it isn’t exactly anything new either - spelt has been around since 5000 BC. Also known as dinkel wheat, or hulled wheat, spelt is ...

Hemp is a variation of the plant cannabis sativa. Similar to cannabis, hemp has psychoactive properties that contain psychoactive compounds tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but the strain is considerably different. Hemp has a lower calibre of THC, but higher amounts of cannabidiol (CBD). With a recorded ...

Throughout history, spices have been used for religious ceremonies, cultural gatherings and for seasoning food to add that extra flavour. Growing up in a Caribbean household it was common to see my parents marinate recipes with certain spices the little meat and fish that we did consume (ie. ...

It is important for every person to have healthy eyes for good vision. Unfortunately, more than 2 billion people across the world suffer from eyesight issues. Poor vision is another major problem today that takes a toll on the health of many people globally. When adults cross the threshold of their ...

One of the most effective ways to fix dry, damaged hair is through a hot oil treatment. The heat opens up your hair cuticles to allow moisture to properly penetrate the hair and scalp. Doing regular treatments stimulates healthy hair growth, leaving your hair luscious and healthy. Certain oils are ...

Baru (or Dipteryx alata) is a species of the Fabaceae legume family. The tree is referred to as the “Baruzeiro” (in Portuguese) and its produce “castanha de baru” (literally baru nut) or “amêndoa de baru” (baru almond). We find the Baru tree in the Cerrado savanna, an area in midwest Brazil (the ...