Ahhh chocolate, the ultimate guilty pleasure! Ice-cream, cake or bar, we love it in any form. Made from roasted cocoa beans, it's tempered and moulded to achieve the taste we all adore. Yet there is one step in that process which gives du chocolat its ultimate downfall - the addition of tons of ...

Iodine is a mineral required by the body to sustain the normal functioning of the thyroid hormones, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine). Seafood, dairy products and eggs are all rich in iodine, so if you’re following a vegan diet, it might be wise to instead take a daily supplement containing ...

Takeaway pizzas, with their high saturated fat, salt and calorie content, have scared fitness enthusiasts away from the lightly-floured, decadent and doughy plains of the pizza. But, there’s no reason why people pursuing a nutritious diet should shy away from the ultimate comfort food. Want to have ...

The humble oat is the faithful servant of anyone pursuing any fitness goal. Oats’ nutritional composition makes them incredibly versatile. They’re naturally low in sugar; boast a decent 13g of protein per 100g and, their slow release of energy make them a satiating basis for any pre-workout meal. ...

According to global market research group, Mintel, an increase in health and sustainability concerns have led to plant-based diets becoming more popular, with 39% of people reporting to have reduced their meat consumption in 2019. Although there is now a wide range of innovative plant-based ...

You’ve accomplished your daily tasks, you've aced the day and you're one more step closer to your ambitious goal. Your excitement has risen. All is well. Okay...now stop daydreaming and snap back to reality. Because no work is done. You are the same piece of coal you were yesterday. Not just ...

It's a common misconception that vegan and vegetarian diets do not provide sufficient protein. Protein is an essential macronutrient which is composed of chains of amino acids. There are 21 different amino acids, nine of which are classified as ‘essential’ because they cannot be created in the body ...

We all need a bit of comfort food every now and then. You get home from a long and stressful day, the kids are driving you crazy or; you’ve finally called off that relationship that’s been nagging away at you for some time. Well what better to way to soothe these issues than indulging in some ...

Anyone out there with an insatiable-craving sweet tooth? Don’t worry I feel your pain and I’m here to satiate those cravings with these snacks which are sweet, gluten-free and guilt-free indulgences. So, read on for Vegan & Sugar-Free: 5 Decadent, Delicious & Nutritious Treats!  1. ...

It’s important to have a varied, balanced diet in order to live a healthy life. Being informed on our nutrition needs, allows us to fulfil this, no matter the diet. This is especially important when transitioning into a vegan diet, as it can be hard to know exactly where to find that nutrition. So ...