Though considered as a weed by many, amaranth has in fact been used for thousands of years – ancient cultures depended on amaranth as a staple in their diet, for its high concentration of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Some amaranth species are cultivated as leaf vegetables, and its flour and ...

Winter is still lingering upon us and never has the time been better for a big satisfying bite of rich vegan chocolate – all the satisfaction with none of that dairy-induced bloat. It is often said among vegans that non-dairy chocolate is not as addictive, so even if you're watching your weight as ...

They taste delicious, complement numerous desserts and smoothies and can be used as decoration on a wide range of dishes -the uses of blueberries are endless. The same statement also applies to their health and nutritional benefits. Read on for the Top 5 Health Benefits of Blueberries! 1. Lower ...

It’s 5:30pm, time for a quick supermarket sweep after a long day at the office. Hazily scanning the back of a cereal box trying to piece together the jigsaw of tiny words and numbers, is this the healthiest option or should I keep looking?...Ugh you know what I’m tired, who has time for all this ...

You may have heard a fair bit about matcha tea recently via the health and wellness industries and press and perhaps are wondering what all the fuss is about?  Well, this powdered Japanese green leaf tea is packed with antioxidants and has a lot to offer nutritionally.  In fact, it delivers the ...

Turmeric is a spice that comes from the ginger family and is native to tropical south Asia. One of the main constituents of this spice is curcumin which possesses numerous body and health benefits. You can buy it in a dried powder form at supermarkets, as supplements in health food stores, or fresh ...

Often overlooked and undervalued unlike its more popular siblings, blueberries and raspberries; cranberries should be treated with equality and not neglected within the esteemed berry family, they deserve huge recognition and credit based on their powerful, nutrient dense profile. Originally ...

The Acai (pronounced "ah'sai'ee") berry is one of those fairly well-established 'superberries' on the market. Grown in the rainforests of Brazil, it's often found added into a range of smoothies as well as put into capsules and sold in health care stores. It possesses many health benefits, high ...

Himalayan Salt is a form of salt that is hand mined from ancient sea beds and is untainted by modern environmental toxins.  It is believed to be the purest salt found on earth and comes in varying shades of pink, red and white, due to its rich, varied mineral and iron content.  There are various ...

Goji berries, also known as Wolfberries, are nutritious berries from a woody perennial plant native to Asia. You can find them at standard supermarkets or health food stores and they are comparatively priced to other dried fruits. Goji berries and have been used in Chinese medicine for years and ...