Broccoli not only possesses beauty in its appearance, it has the advantage of being packed with minerals, vitamins, and nutrients. It is part of the edible plant family named Brassica oleracea and is very closely related to the cruciferous family of vegetables which include kale and cabbage. There ...

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 ...

Oats are a well-known staple for millions of people, and not without good reason! They are easy to cook, can be used in countless recipes, and are readily available in virtually every country in the world. But most importantly, oats are one of the most nutrient-dense foods we can eat. You might not ...

If you are looking for a delicious, colourful, vitamin-rich and low-calorie addition to your diet, look no further than spring onions. They are packed with Vitamins A, C, Thymine, copper, potassium and magnesium and are a staple in Chinese and Asian cooking. They're also notable in history as being ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you’re trying to boost your fitness, whether it be in terms of strength, endurance or sporting performance, it’s easy to solely focus on the intake of macronutrients. Protein, carbs and fibre, for example, tend to get the limelight. Micronutrients however, which are mostly vitamins and ...

Cereals, pastries, pancakes, yogurts and jams…particularly in the UK and US are seen as 'normal' breakfast foods - but are these really the best way to start the day? Many breakfast foods have large amounts of sugar added to them, often without the consumer even being aware of it. With the obesity ...

The diet industry is forever growing and feeding global public false hope daily. It is people’s jobs in this industry to lie, elevate rumours off of very little evidence and to promote products targeted at people’s laziness in hope of weight loss that, quite frankly, do nothing. Sarah Brealey ...

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! ...