Flavonoids, compounds found in a variety of plant-based foods and one of the main phytochemicals found in the cocoa bean, can enhance the quality of your diet and overall well-being. 'Flavonoids' is an umbrella term, whereas cocoa beans are rich in flavanols, cocoa specific flavonoids. There are a ...

Cacao beans are the seeds of the cacao tree (or Theobroma), which are grown, for example in Mexico and several other South American countries. Cacao beans are then processed and heated to make cocoa, which is used in conventional chocolate bars. In its raw, unprocessed form however, cacao retains ...

Creative Nature are dedicated to ‘invigorating raw superfoods to make you live, look and feel your best yet!’ and they’ve done this by producing a variety of products including flapjack bars, organic brownie and muffin mixes. We recently had the opportunity to put their snack bars to the test, read ...

Dates are no new superfood, they have been around since biblical times and beyond and really make their biggest appearance in the Christmas season, perhaps they're Mother Nature's perfect candies? If sweet and gooey fits your snacking criteria then stay right here and read our Top 5 Reasons Why ...

I haven’t met one person yet who doesn’t like a good pancake! They’re so appealing because not only are they easy to make especially for a weekend breakfast treat, but you can add any topping you desire.  We know more people have hopped onto the healthy bandwagon determined to make 2017 their year ...

"Eat right, stay brilliant" is the Rude Health motto who have celebrated their 10th anniversary recently and what they've achieved in those years is pretty outstanding. Starting with creating yummy muesli cereals in their kitchen to now creating exciting and innovative food products such as the ...

The incorporation of a protein supplement before or after training muscles can assist with energy boosting, fat loss, muscle repair, muscle maintenance and muscle growth, in short helping you to achieve your goals faster. Here we'll be talking about such supplements that are organic and 'free from' ...

Whether you're out hiking in the country, on a holiday to a destination with questionable vegan options, or just rushing around the city, filling up quick with a hearty energy bar is just the thing to keep you energised, fit and strong. Packed with nuts, seeds, cereals and fruits, here are the best ...

The Primal Pantry tribe first evolved in February 2014 when founder and nutritionist Suzie Walker had perfected her Paleo Bars that she first created late 2013. The Primal Pantry was born and a mission for a real food revolution had begun. The clean eating bars were initially made at home by Suzie ...

In the same way that animal products turn up in all sorts of seemingly vegan and vegetarian friendly foods, (Lea and Perrins, anyone?) a whole plethora of products, including some doughnuts, have surprised the vegan community by containing no animal derivative nasties. In this list of 5 Foods You ...