After having no issues, allergies or intolerances with food growing up, my body decided it didn’t like dairy back in the early summer of 2020. This was a considerable shock as I was asking myself “why now?” and, “why dairy?”, but I also faced a huge life change. It felt like dairy was in ...

Some of us may be more familiar with the symptoms that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) present than others. The common problems are bloating, abdominal pain and being gassy. Much research and many studies have been conducted with the aim of finding cures and methods of managing IBS. The majority are ...

Most of the readers here may be familiar with the words “probiotics” and “prebiotics” and are also aware of the health benefits towards the well-being of the gut. However, have we really understood exactly what they are and the differences between them? There are several blogs and articles on the ...

Have you ever experienced inexplicable chest pain or eye problems? Ever feel curiously tired or down? Have you experienced weak hair and nails, or stormed a seemingly unprovoked acne breakout? Nutrient deficiencies can be the cause of all kinds of issues, from chest pains to pimples. With the ...

Government guidelines recommend 30g of fibre per day to sustain a healthy, balanced diet, however evidence shows that the average adult consumes less than 20g daily. Our previous articles; Top 5 Super Cheap High-Fibre Vegetables and Top 5 Health Benefits of Dietary Fibre, discussed the importance ...

If there’s any sporting industry veganism has struggled to penetrate - it’s bodybuilding. Football has seen some of its talented athletes praise veganism, namely Argentinian superstars Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero. The boxing world has seen British heavyweight champion David "Hayemaker" Haye ...

So, you’re a vegan looking to bulk up? Perhaps you’re looking at the omnivorous bodybuilders chomping down chicken, and guzzling milk and eggs, and thinking "I can’t keep up with them!", but you truly can! Not only do people tend to overestimate how much protein they actually need to build muscle, ...

Following a vegan diet boasts tremendous health benefits, but if done badly, it can also lead to deficiencies, low energy levels and an unbalanced macronutrient ratio. If you’re choosing not to cook your food from scratch, and not using whole foods, you might be putting your health at risk through ...

In the modern day and age, we have become so accustomed to throwing things away without a second thought, but that is not to say this is a habit that cannot be easily overcome. When we take a closer look, our kitchens are a place full of resources and potential when it comes to making the most out ...

A great sauce is the hallmark of a great dish. It loads our food with great big shells of flavour. The trouble is, for people pursuing a ‘healthy’ diet, many shop-bought, pre-prepared sauces can come with dietary annoyances. Even basic pasta sauces can be very high in salt, and favourites like ...