There’s quite a lot of confusion about the difference between juices and smoothies and which is actually better for you. Remember it’s well worth making your own because shop bought ones often aren’t as good for you with many brands still loading them with extra sugar. Homemade juices and smoothies ...

The Acai (pronounced "ah'sai'ee") berry is one of those fairly well-established 'superberries' on the market. Grown in the rainforests of Brazil, it's often found added into a range of smoothies as well as put into capsules and sold in health care stores. It possesses many health benefits, high ...

Having a positive mindset is the first step to an amazing 2017.  How about adopting the same sassy attitude that the avocado had 12 months ago: I am going to own this year! The 'avocado boom' represents a shift in the public’s perception of health and wellbeing. We know that our bodies deserve ...

A healthy balanced diet consists of various different food groups. Increasing our intake of fibre offers many benefits and plays a key role in optimising our health, however many of us struggle to meet recommended intakes. Dietary fibre boasts properties which help to reduce cholesterol, providing ...

When we first got the lowdown on what’s been found under the sea we all thought we had sand in our ears but it’s true! The latest bacon replacement is a strain of seaweed called Dulse that according to scientists at Oregon State University has double the nutritional value of kale, is overflowing ...

Upon first deciding to go vegan, I had the same thought as Donald Trump when he was declared President…what the falafel do I do now?! Terrified of eating the wrong thing, I ate very little.  Gradually however, I expanded my knowledge of the vegan diet discovering countless YouTube videos along the ...

It’s that time of year again where everyone seems to be getting ill, whether it’s catching the common cold, or worse yet, getting a dose of the dreaded flu! One sure fire way to minimise your chances of becoming ill is to make sure your immune system is strong and well equipped to fight off any ...

Despite what the name may imply, tiger nuts are actually small tubers, not nuts.  They are an ancient 'superfood' and were first recognised as having incredible nutritional and health benefits some 4000 years ago.  Tiger nuts have been used by the ancient Egyptians who recognised their healing ...

So you have an interest in going vegan. Firstly, on behalf of every animal, thank you (clearly Snapchat filters are succeeding in making me believe I am an animal too)! But now you're thinking…so where on this beautiful planet Earth do I start?  Having begun my vegan journey in September last year, ...

It’s that time of year, when we long for comforting, wholesome winter food. One-pot dishes are the perfect way to provide this whilst keeping it simple, healthy and at the same time tasty. Here are 4 Top Winter One-Pot Recipes which are fantastic for cooking in batches and taking to work for lunch ...