If you grew up in a household where salt and black pepper were the only flavours on your do it yourself spice rack, it can be incredibly hard to get your head around the plethora of choice available on the seasoning rack or aisle. Fear not! If you’re looking for tips as a complete beginner, let ...

Bread is one of the oldest man-made foods, and to this day remains an absolute staple found in 99% of UK households. 12 million loaves are sold every day, the majority of which are made from refined wheat-flour. Wheat is considered problematic due to the protein called gluten that it contains, ...

Iron is an essential mineral for our health. Its main role is to transport oxygen around the body in the red blood cells. When we eat it, it combines with a protein in the red blood cells called haemoglobin. As we breathe oxygen it is attracted to the iron and combines to the protein to create ...

Oats are whole grains and as such offer a variety of health benefits. According to a Harvard university study, people who eat oats and whole grains live longer and are less likely to suffer from heart disease. Although it's a budget breakfast option, oats more than hold their own nutritionally ...

The UK loves peanut butter. We now spend more on peanut butter than we do on jam and it's worth an incredible £99m per year. Rich in protein and without the sugar of jam, it’s easy to see why we’re mad about the nutty, gooey spread. But explore the shelves of your local supermarket and you’ll find ...

Why aren’t there more vegan men? A Vegan Society survey in 2018 indicated 63% of those identifying as vegan were female while only 37% were men. The Telegraph meanwhile reported on a study in 2018 that men fear social shame if ordering the vegetarian option in a restaurant. So, what's it like being ...

Hemp is a variation of the plant cannabis sativa. Similar to cannabis, hemp has psychoactive properties that contain psychoactive compounds tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but the strain is considerably different. Hemp has a lower calibre of THC, but higher amounts of cannabidiol (CBD). With a recorded ...

Many people have become vegan in the past couple of years. Many social media influencers are promoting a vegan diet, and more and more companies are making vegan products. But, for some people it still seems absolutely unachievable to eat only plants! This article talks all about the vegan diet: ...

Egg is, of course, a staple in many diets, being high in protein and relatively low calorie. It’s a common ingredient in sweet and savoury dishes, serving as a flavour enhancer, binding agent or thickener. Helpful if you're vegan however, is to know what you can use instead of egg so that you don't ...

Throughout history, spices have been used for religious ceremonies, cultural gatherings and for seasoning food to add that extra flavour. Growing up in a Caribbean household it was common to see my parents marinate recipes with certain spices the little meat and fish that we did consume (ie. ...