Low in calories and fat compared to other cheeses, cottage cheese is often recommended for weight loss. Made from cow’s milk, it has a soft, almost creamy texture. Its mild flavour comes from the production process as it doesn't go through an ageing phase and therefore, does not develop a strong ...

TikTok now has over 800 million active users worldwide. A surge in downloads came during the lockdown as many people used it to pass the time or to join in with viral dances. Research shows that doing TikTok dances brings both physical and mental benefits. While gyms remain closed, many people have ...

Like an ever-present stormcloud; a thick, choking fog; or an invisible ball and chain, depression is something far too many folks, myself included, must deal with. It’s not easy: there are ups, and—oh boy—there are downs, but over these past few years, fitness has been a key factor in helping me ...

Are you what you eat? Probably not totally, but you do feel what you eat? Making healthier decisions when it comes to eating doesn’t only help control your waistline, it can also add a tremendous boost to your mood and health, providing a sustainable long-term lift in your energy overall. Read on ...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of sadness experienced during certain times of the year. Commonly known as ‘Winter Depression’, the condition often sees people battle low moods and heightened irritability throughout the colder, darker months. While feeling down from time-to-time is ...

With over 400 billion cups consumed every year, coffee is certainly one of the world’s most popular drinks. So many of us can’t - or won’t - get through the day without it (this writer included). But a cup of coffee may provide more than just an energy boost. Coffee contains hundreds of ...

Miso (みそ or 味噌) is a traditional Japanese and Chinese fermented ingredient that has been used for centuries. Its paste is made by fermenting soybeans with koji (fungus) and salt (sometimes other ingredients like rice, millet and barley may be added). There are many different types of Miso mainly ...

Water is your body’s principal chemical component and makes up about 60% of your body weight. Your body depends on it to survive. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to function properly. A lack can lead to dehydration – a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough of it in ...

Today I bought a bunch of sunflowers,  favourites due to their cheerful yellow colour. But that’s not all I love about them, they produce excellent snacks; sunflower seeds. Whilst small, they are nothing short of impressive in terms of their versatility and nutritional value. Read on to discover ...

Most of us this summer will have seen the beautiful Instagram pictures of stretchy people doing back bends in front of sun sets. For those of you that are unfamiliar with this practise, back bends usually involve lying on your back, stomach or knees, with the spine lengthening and stretching as you ...