Did you know that the banana is actually a berry? Native to Southeast Asia and grown in many warm parts of the world, there are several different types of banana, which vary in shape, size, colour, taste and texture; the most common type is the classic fruit bowl yellow banana. Being one of the ...

Though considered as a weed by many, amaranth has in fact been used for thousands of years – ancient cultures depended on amaranth as a staple in their diet, for its high concentration of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Some amaranth species are cultivated as leaf vegetables, and its flour and ...

Turmeric is a spice that comes from the ginger family and is native to tropical south Asia. One of the main constituents of this spice is curcumin which possesses numerous body and health benefits. You can buy it in a dried powder form at supermarkets, as supplements in health food stores, or fresh ...

While many choose veganism for ethical reasons, it's time to acknowledge the major health benefits that come along with following a vegan diet. Read on to discover why plant-based or vegan diets are well worth trying as we go into the Top 5 Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet! 1. A healthy heart ...

Water comprises nearly two-thirds of the human body and some people even refer to it as "the essence of life".  It contributes to our energy levels, quality of digestion and nutrient absorption, skin health, circulation and maintenance of a healthy body weight, amongst other things. So, it only ...

Moringa is the latest up and coming natural supplement that is sourced from the Drumstick tree (often nicknamed the horseradish tree). This tree grows mainly in India (in the ancient Ayurveda tradition of healthcare it says that the moringa plant offers remedies for 300 different conditions) and ...

Drinking lemon water in the morning has become another health craze that has swept the nation. But unlike many other trends that die out after a few months, this one is still going strong after years of people hailing its benefits. It’s cheap and easy to make so it’s easy to understand why it’s so ...

Kefir has been around for a long time but only recently has appeared as the new trendy thing to consume as part of a healthy lifestyle. It is a fermented drink often made from cow or goat’s milk plus it contains yeast and vitamins. There are alternatives out there too like coconut kefir milk in ...

We live in a world where our unhealthy eating habits are having a detrimental role on our health and lifestyle. From time to time we all get sluggish or just feel like something isn’t right inside us. It can come in many forms; feeling bloated, fatigued or just generally unhealthy. Well fortunately ...