For some, a bodybuilding contest is a far off goal, but in my final year of university, I decided to step on the stage and take part in an amateur student physique contest. Following an intensive training regime and a strict 12-week dieting process, I had learned some valuable lessons about my ...

Picking the perfect Christmas gift for your friend or family member is difficult enough, but how about when the receiver is also infused with the keen spirit of health and fitness? Sadly, festive chocolates and warm slippers simply don't cut it for the average gymgoer. Thankfully, the curse of the ...

With the increasing interest in kratom as a potent health and fitness supplement we thought it time to revisit the subject. There are quite a few strains out there that you can try if you're doing vigorous weight training or bodybuilding. But, what is the best kratom powder dosage for your fitness ...

As a fermented drink, kombucha aims to improve gut health and its popularity is definitely growing. We had the chance recently to sample Captain Kombucha's range of products, described on their website as “a legendary, fermented drink, rich in antioxidants, with unique medicinal properties that can ...

Matcha tea is certainly among the new wave chiefs when it comes to hot drinks with some folks drifting away from coffee to get their caffeine kick by drinking matcha shots. For some of you who don’t exactly know what matcha tea is, it is a special form of Japanese green tea which has been at ...

We all know that vitamins and minerals are essential to include in our diet to achieve optimum health as they have powerful properties to brilliantly boost the immune system and heal a person from within. However, when we are deficient, the body and overall health will suffer. One of the most ...

The past few years have seen the well-known 'superfood' Spirulina continue to rise in popularity, and with good reason. Spirulina was a food source for the Aztecs in Mexico, with records of it yielding from Lake Texcoco as described by one of Cortés' soldiers. It is a form of bacteria known as ...

Hemp seeds come from the hemp plant, which are sativa dominant strains. These seeds are actually from the same species of plant as cannabis (marijuana), however, hemp seeds contain only small amounts of THC, (Tetrahydrocannabinols) which is the compound found in high quantities in marijuana that ...

Having a positive mindset is the first step to an amazing 2017.  How about adopting the same sassy attitude that the avocado had 12 months ago: I am going to own this year! The 'avocado boom' represents a shift in the public’s perception of health and wellbeing. We know that our bodies deserve ...

My love of cheesecake was something I regretfully bade farewell to when I began my vegan journey two years ago. However, despite operating under an undeniable oxymoron, it didn't take me long to discover a wealth of delicious vegan 'cheesecake' recipes! Most use either raw cashews or tofu as a ...