There is a lot of buzz these days with regards to immunity and ways to strengthen it. Aside from our skin and the mucosal surfaces, the immune system is our second line of defence against pathogens and dangerous altered ‘self’ cells mutated by viral infection or cancer. Nutrition can directly ...

Switching to a vegan diet can, of course, be great for your health. It gives you the chance to get more of your nutrients from plant-based options like whole-grains, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, fruits and vegetables which are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre. However, going vegan may also ...

Diabetes is the 7th most deadly disease affecting over 420 million people globally with numbers sadly on the rise. Its main characteristic is the loss of carbohydrate metabolism function. The most common symptom is high blood glucose which is a consequence of impaired insulin production in the ...

Happy New Year 2021! Let's do our best to put the difficult year of 2020 behind us and look forward to ways we can overcome stress and anxiety. Whilst Reishi Mushroom (or Lingzhi) may be foreign to some, it is a popular ingredient used by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners. There are ...

Supermarket shelves are stocked with many different types of bread, some are healthier than others yet they all provide different benefits. Some are made from whole grains, whilst others are made from refined grains which don’t offer too much in the nutritional value department. However, if you're ...

Just because you’re a vegetarian doesn’t mean you should be limited in your breakfast options. Fortunately, there’s a simple—and healthy—way to whip up the most important meal of the day while avoiding meat and fish. Eggs, oats, smoothies and tofu; are meat-free breakfast components that can be as ...

It's been a tough old year in more ways than one, so I'm sure we could all do with a bit of comfort food! These soup recipes provide the perfect warmth that we're all seeking but aren't shockingly unhealthy or calorific. I’ve chosen recipes which should be quick to whip up on a weeknight and ...

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a hormone-related response that’s experienced by an estimated 80% of women every month at around the usual time of their periods. Symptoms typically begin after ovulation (around a week before menstruation) and can last until the first day of the period. No one knows ...

Fruits and vegetables are among the richest sources of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. It has been recommended time and again that we consume seasonal fruits and vegetables to optimize our nutrient intake and savour these nutrient-rich powerhouses in their prime. Want to pinpoint the best foods ...

Breakfast is arguably the most important meal in order to fuel yourself for the day ahead. It’s a common misconception that people interpret healthy breakfasts as being boring, uninspiring meals. If breakfast isn’t made appealing, then of course you won’t want to reach for it let alone make healthy ...