Lotus seeds or lotus nuts come from the Nelumbo nucifera, a herbaceous perennial species of plant. They are also known as 'makhana' in India. Lotus flowers, roots and seeds have been held in high regard in the cultures of India, China and Japan for centuries. Its seeds are used in Asian cuisine and ...

Embarking on a vegetarian and vegan lifestyle is, without a doubt, extremely beneficial to your health, but it isn’t always the easiest to commit to when just starting out. There are many days when you'll probably go shopping or order online takeaways and relapse on fatty-meat foods, jeopardizing ...

Rhodiola Rosea is also known as Arctic Root or Golden Root. It grows naturally at high altitudes and can be found in Britain, Asia and North America. It is native to Siberia and was much prized in history by the Vikings to enhance physical strength and endurance and considered an important health ...

Have you ever felt like people think you’re “picky” when it comes to what you choose to eat? Do you get comments like “why can’t you just eat 'normal' like everyone else” or “you’re so fussy when it comes to food, what CAN you eat?” Well, you’re not alone – but enough is enough. Read on for more to ...

Dr. Thuli Whitehouse is an NHS GP, social prescribing advocate, mom and yoga instructor. She is working tirelessly to bring the many psychophysical and wellness benefits of yoga into mainstream healthcare practice. Her reasons for doing so include educating patients toward more personalised ...

Gynostemma (aka Jiaogulan) is originally from South-East Asia, and has many names, such as: Five Leaf Ginseng, Poor Man's Ginseng, Southern Ginseng, Miracle Grass, Fairy Herb, Sweet Tea Vine, Gospel Herb, Immortality Herb, and others which suggests its potential. It has been used traditionally in ...

People who work in sedentary jobs, often sitting for hours on end at a desk, not only have to put up with hectic, stressful deadlines, but also end up worrying about how their jobs affect their health. Their sedentary jobs are literally increasing the risk of them developing serious diseases such ...

Every household should have a fruit bowl. Whether it stands with pride, overflowing with an abundance of rainbow colours and shapes with a bit of panache, or it sits on the side filled with just the basics only, it’s a necessity. Fruit provides not only a healthy alternative to a sweet afternoon ...

Working 9-to-5, working out and keeping up with being that social butterfly. We live manic, stressful lives, and some of us don’t know how and when to stop. It’s so important to put those feet up, relax and get your good night’s sleep in to enhance your daily functioning and healthy lifestyle. We ...

If you're interested in plant-based (vegetarian and vegan) living, then we've got a real treat for you. We recently attended the renown “VeggieWorld” event in Holland and interviewed its CEO, Veerle Vrindts. The event itself proved to offer fascinating insights into the plant-based food industry. ...