Turmeric has been hailed as a superfood for years, with pretty much everyone going wild over this little orange root. But why? Well, turmeric has many associated health benefits which make it a must-have in your daily diet. Banishing your bloating blues, turmeric is said to provide relief for IBS ...

Aging affects people in different ways, but the most obvious ones are physical. This is a natural part of life, but you can do something about it. You should be able to keep your senses sharp with the right care. You might also make things worse if you do not stop doing certain things. Want to know ...

It's a common misconception that vegan and vegetarian diets do not provide sufficient protein. Protein is an essential macronutrient which is composed of chains of amino acids. There are 21 different amino acids, nine of which are classified as ‘essential’ because they cannot be created in the body ...

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 ...

We all need a bit of comfort food every now and then. You get home from a long and stressful day, the kids are driving you crazy or; you’ve finally called off that relationship that’s been nagging away at you for some time. Well what better to way to soothe these issues than indulging in some ...

Resistance bands are an extremely versatile and practical piece of equipment that can be used for strength exercises and carried effortlessly on the go. They can easily be used by anyone; there are different kind of bands with varying levels of resistance, making it the perfect buddy for any level ...

Anyone out there with an insatiable-craving sweet tooth? Don’t worry I feel your pain and I’m here to satiate those cravings with these snacks which are sweet, gluten-free and guilt-free indulgences. So, read on for Vegan & Sugar-Free: 5 Decadent, Delicious & Nutritious Treats!  1. ...

Last time out, I discussed with you about how to stay active. One great way to do you just that is to get into running. Running can be challenging to begin yet fantastic when it is a habit. A brilliant way to stay motivated is to aim for faster running times. Here's how you can increase your speed ...

How does it feel when you see a woman deadlift double her bodyweight, or squat 100kg? Doesn't it make you want to give it a go, doesn't it encourage you to start getting into lifting? Weightlifting is undoubtedly one of the best methods to improve your health, but very few can deadlift double their ...

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 ...