Though there is no precise place of origin, with common names such as ‘Chinese’, ‘Korean’, and ‘Indian date’, it is fair to assume that the ‘ziziphus jujuba’ or simply the ‘jujube’ originated in Asia. The richly coloured red fruit is symbolic of fertility in Korea, where it is thrown at the skirt ...

Despite its name, the Brazil nut is in fact the seed produced by the fruit of the Brazil nut tree. Native to Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and of course Brasil, its nut tree is one of the largest trees known to grow in the Amazon rainforest and it reaches an average height of 160ft (49m). Brazil nuts are ...

The modern day celery that we all know, originally formed from a wild celery that was native to the Mediterranean, where the seeds were used for their medicinal properties.  The earliest mention of celery leaves dates back to the ninth century where it made an appearance in the Odyssey, by the ...

With Wimbledon starting in just over a week (on 3rd July) what better time could there be to pick up your racket and get on the court! Whilst being great for your cardiovascular health and lots of fun, tennis can be very stressful on the body. In Top 5 Tennis Exercises, we look at the most ...

One of the greatest female bodybuilders of the twentieth century was Rachel McLish. Lean, symmetrical and well proportioned, this beautiful bodybuilding superstar set the standards for women in the early days of competitive female bodybuilding. Like many professional bodybuilders, Rachel had a ...

Not just for warding off vampires and giving us (ahem) powerful breath, garlic has been used for generations as a medicine with the first recorded use dating back to the Ancient Egyptians. Fast forward into the 21st century and it's still as popular as ever. Read on to discover the Top 5 Health ...

The increasingly popular konjac plant is found in tropical parts of Eastern Asia and is an incredible zero-calorie soluble fibre source fit for all kinds of weight loss diets and meals.  Also known as Devils Tongue, Voodoo Lily or Snake Palm, read on for our Top 5 Health Benefits of Konjac! 1. ...

While Cherries are primarily grown in Turkey, the sweetest batch are produced in California, USA. They are popular with young children because of the sweet and sour taste blend they deliver and due to their deep red appearance, they also provide us a rich mixture of antioxidants and vitamins. Has ...

The often forgotten half of the classic salt and pepper pairing, black pepper has some impressive health benefits. Originating in India, a peppercorn is actually a dried fruit from the black pepper plant, and is sold either in peppercorn form or ground down into a powder. As the world’s most traded ...

 Join us on 18th June 2017 to celebrate the third international day of yoga with a day of free yoga in the beautiful grounds of Alexandra Palace, London for: Om International Yoga Day! “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self” – Bhagavad Gita This quote sums up what ...