Going vegan is more than just a diet trend; it's a lifestyle change which is making waves all over the globe. As more people are starting to get more conscious about what they eat, more are also drawn towards healthier options such as going vegan. Although difficult at first, testimonies from those ...

Dairy, it seems, is fast becoming a drink of the past. Whilst many have given ‘Veganuary’, (a month aimed to inspire and support people to try out veganism) a go, dairy-free milk sales are on the rise. Instead of consuming cow’s milk with their cereals, the world is enjoying these natural ...

For most of us, a hangover is just the price you pay for a night of drinking but there's no need to let a heavy night write off the next day entirely. A hangover is a collection of symptoms including nausea and fatigue caused by a recent bout of heavy drinking. As a diuretic, alcohol increases the ...

Janet Thomson, author of "The Placebo Diet" has over 25 years’ experience in the field of weight loss and personal development and is firmly established as a leading and innovative expert. She has an MSc in Nutrition and Exercise Science, combined with therapeutic experience in Clinical ...

In today’s busy world, we all have many important decisions to make. In this article, 5 Powerful Foods That Stop Disease, you'll realise that by making small dietary choices on a daily basis, food can help protect your health. Next time you’re in the work canteen, choose an extra portion of veggies ...

Nigella seeds or black cumin (Nigella sativa) are an anciently known, old spice, they were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, and the Old Testament Bible mentioned them too! Nigella seeds come from the Ranunculaceae plant family and is native to South and Southwest Asia. These black seeds have a peppery, ...

Lucuma (pronounced ‘Loo-Koo-Ma’) is a superfruit grown in Peru, Ecuador and Chile. It has been eaten throughout South America since about 200AD. It's usually found in powder form and has a sweet taste which makes it perfect to be added to smoothies or other food. Referred to as the ‘Gold of the ...

Coconuts originally come from the Indonesian region and are widespread across south-east Asia, but it now grows in the middle-east, as well as south and central America. Coconuts have plenty of goodness but at different stages of maturation. After 7 months, they are green and contain mostly coconut ...

Camu Camu or Myrciaria dubia is a sour cherry-size fruit that grows on small bushy trees on the banks of rivers in South America, particularly in Peru and Brazil and is now cultivated in Japan too. It has been used traditionally for hundreds of years by the Amazonian Indians, as food, pain reliever ...

Dandelions, those little yellow-flowered weeds that have probably popped up in your garden once or even a dozen times. But here’s the good news: these fellows are less floral pests, more nutritional powerhouses! From their golden-hued flowers to their leaves and roots, the entire plant is edible. ...