Red meats are meats that are easy to identify, they're simply red in colour when they are raw. These include beef, lamb, mutton, pork, goat, veal, and venison. These types of meats appear to be red as they are rich in myoglobin (a protein that binds iron and oxygen) and when encountering oxygen, it ...

In efforts to battle the spread of COVID-19, millions of us have been confined to the comfort of our own homes for the best part of a year now. As a result, we haven’t been able to go out and enjoy quite as many of the activities that break up mundane life such as exercise, socialising with friends ...

We need salt in the body to maintain fluid balance within our cells, and to transport water around the body. Adults generally should not consume more than 6g per day, which is roughly the size of a teaspoon. However, the 2018 / 2019 National Diet and Nutrition Survey revealed that we, as a ...

Exercise, especially during the pandemic has proven to be as effective as drug therapy when it comes to overcoming things like depression, anxiety and stress – and all without the negative side-effects associated with medication. The pandemic has impacted millions across the globe, affecting people ...

Spanish gastronomy is one of the most valued and enjoyed in the world. Popular gastronomy is also a quick way to get you intimately acquainted with the distinctive tastes and culture of a country. In Spain, almost all cities have traditional local meals that distinguish them. With the plant-based ...

Iron is an extremely important mineral for several metabolic processes in humans. The most commonly known function is oxygen transportation as red blood cells (RBC) need iron to make haemoglobin which is responsible for carrying oxygen and transporting it around the body. The lack of a ...

Seeds or nuts? Are they the same or different? By botanical definitions, many foods that we call nuts are actually seeds. Nuts are seeds of plants, mainly trees but some can be seeds of legumes, for example peanuts. To avoid confusion here, I shall refer to them by the term they're most commonly ...

In the UK around 7.6 million people are afflicted with heart and circulatory diseases, with 450 people dying every day as a consequence of these diseases. Therefore, it is really important to do as much as we can to fight this and prevent countless of preventable deaths while at the same time ...

Kala namak is soon to be your favourite secret ingredient. It is a Himalayan black salt which, when grounded, has a pinkish, grey colour. However, the name is derived from its natural rock-form, which appears violet to black in colour. Kala namak is great for many savoury vegan dishes which require ...

Cassey Ho, or better known as Blogilates, is an American YouTuber who is also a certified Pilates and Fitness Instructor. Her channel started in 2009 where she shares her workout routines and other health and lifestyle contents. When we talk about Blogilates, one can’t help but think of her bubbly ...