Like all public holidays, party season is the time to celebrate and enjoy lots of delicious food, but we are all guilty of overindulging now and then. Here are 7 Halloween Party treats that are guilt-free and perfect for entertaining kids that wish to celebrate this Spooktacular holiday at home ...

When talking about vegan diets, I feel there is a major focus on the foods you need to exclude, rather than on the foods that you can actually eat! Since I have started incorporating more vegan meals into my diet, I’ve been so much more creative in the kitchen and it’s actually opened doors for me! ...

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 ...

The toastie is classic comfort food. When a sandwich suddenly becomes warm, crunchy and gooey, your mouth knows it’s in for a treat. The trouble is, when you’re pursuing a fitness goal, the toastie often carries a lot of unwanted baggage in the form of saturated fats and sugar. Want to keep your ...

The idea of health is a funny one. It’s so personal as to what one deems to be healthy. Whether its practices, routines, exercise or how we fuel our body, there is no clear-cut answer to “is this good for me?” Regardless, when we enter the supermarket we are met with the ‘healthy’ section and we're ...

Tryptophan, also known as 5HTP, (5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan) is an amino acid (a building block of protein) and a precursor to the chemical serotonin. Serotonin is commonly known as the ‘happy hormone’, as higher levels of it are associated with a positive mood. Luckily, it’s possible to boost your ...

Bread is one of the oldest man-made foods, and to this day remains an absolute staple found in 99% of UK households. 12 million loaves are sold every day, the majority of which are made from refined wheat-flour. Wheat is considered problematic due to the protein called gluten that it contains, ...

Oats are whole grains and as such offer a variety of health benefits. According to a Harvard university study, people who eat oats and whole grains live longer and are less likely to suffer from heart disease. Although it's a budget breakfast option, oats more than hold their own nutritionally ...

According to the US National Library of Medicine, around 65% of the global population has a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy. But how many are aware of it? For those with a severe allergy, symptoms of nausea, diarrhoea and stomach pains, will make the condition glaringly obvious with ...