Lion's mane mushroom, or the bearded hedgehog, is a medicinal, parasitic fungus found in North America, China, Japan and Europe. With the most common species being Hericium erinaceus, this mushroom comes under the 'nootropic' (i.e., smart drug and cognitive accelerator) group of foods having been ...

To preserve one’s health and wellbeing, balance is important across all areas of life – including nutrition. When creating a meal for both enjoyment and energy, the majority of us appreciate a healthy combination of carbohydrates, protein, essential fats and of course ‘veggies'. For some, pasta is ...

Okra, sometimes referred to as ochro, ("ladies' fingers" in the UK and other English-speaking countries , "bhindi" in India etc) is a flowering plant found in warm and balmy climates across the globe. The plant produces long green pods covered in a fine fuzz, these pods contain small edible seeds, ...

Edamame beans are young, immature soybeans (also known as 'Glycine max') that are harvested prior to the bean's natural hardening process. These beans have a green colour differing from the soybean's light brown. The bean is believed to have been domesticated from its wild relative, 'Glycine soja', ...

When we are trying to lose weight, get leaner and manage our blood sugar levels, carbohydrates can unfortunately often be referred to as the ‘culprit of weight, unwanted fat gain and fluctuating energy levels'. With that being said, like fats, all carbohydrates are not created equal! Now enter a ...

Using dried sumac for its deep tangy, lemon-tasting flavour is becoming more and more popular in the culinary world, moving outside of its Middle Eastern roots. Added to a number of meat, rice, spice mixes and meze dishes, or even used as a whole fruit to make sumac-ade, this spice is a tasty ...

Are you a chocoholic? I know I certainly am and although chocolate tastes delicious due to its creamy, dreamy, silky cocoa flavour, it doesn’t always benefit the body; especially when you may be trying to transform your physique, control your blood sugar or defending yourself from heart disease. ...

So you have an interest in going vegan. Firstly, on behalf of every animal, thank you (clearly Snapchat filters are succeeding in making me believe I am an animal too)! But now you're thinking…so where on this beautiful planet Earth do I start?  Having begun my vegan journey in September last year, ...

Whether you’re allergic to dairy or, like me, have cut down on your intake of cow’s milk because you have seen an improvement in your health or skin, it’s important to find other sources of calcium in your diet. Check out our Top 5 Dairy Free Sources of Calcium to help ensure you’re getting your ...

If you’re new to being a vegan you’ve probably encountered several obstacles when it comes to food. Although more restaurants now offer vegan options they are still few and far between. You have to be super wary of what is in your food and find yourself checking labels constantly. It can be ...