Serotonin is a naturally secreted substance that operates as a neurotransmitter to transport signals between nerve cells everywhere within your body. Often, people only associate its levels with positive changes in mood, however neurotransmitters play a vital role in the health of various other ...

Now before you freak out, let me tell you that Snow Fungus (白木耳 or 银耳) is definitely edible! In fact, it was traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as well as in Chinese and other Asian cuisines. There are several health benefits related to it and I will introduce some quick and ...

We’ve got every reason to love potatoes: they’re solid, energy-packed, cheap, trusty orbs of carbs (which are filled with a surprising amount of antioxidants)! If prepared wrong, though, they can look and taste a little on the sad side. Nobody wants one of those undercooked roast potatoes - white, ...

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 ...

Aquafaba is the liquid drained from canned chickpeas, which I am aware initially sounds like something you would not naturally desire to put into dessert or any dish really. However once whipped, this nifty liquid can act as a base for most vegan desserts and as a dairy replacement for eggs or ...

Alcohol is commonly consumed by most adults globally where people have a variety of opinions and approaches towards it. The most popular use of alcohol today is to drink socially with friends and family and/or to signify a celebration. When used sensibly in respectful amounts, alcohol can help oil ...

With millions of us leading increasingly busy lives, it’s normal to feel fatigued and run down from time to time. If the tiredness you are experiencing is related to the lifestyle you lead, there are many things you can do to boost your energy levels. Whether you’re heading to the office, running ...

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 ...

Calisthenics workouts have been in the limelight for some time now, ever wondered what ‘Calisthenics’ actually means, or why and how people are opting to do this type of training? The word Calisthenics is derived from two Greek words, ‘Kalos’ which translates to beauty and ‘Stenos’ which translates ...