It’s not surprising that Greek yogurt is a staple in many diets. It’s super-versatile and provides a wide range of nutritional benefits in a relatively compact serving. Greek yogurt differs from regular yogurt in that it is strained whilst natural yogurt isn’t. It is also naturally lower in sugar ...

Despite not being able to travel right now, who’s to say that we can’t bring other countries into our own homes, and more specifically into your kitchen? These Asian recipes will not only take you on a mouthwatering, exotic trip to Asia but also encourage you to eat your fill of vegetables and fall ...

Fermented foods are those that undergo fermentation, a food preservation process whereby microorganisms, such as yeast and bacteria, convert the sugar and starches in foods into alcohol or acids. It’s much more common than you might think, as food and drinks such as wine, cider, cultured milk, and ...

There is a lot of buzz these days with regards to immunity and ways to strengthen it. Aside from our skin and the mucosal surfaces, the immune system is our second line of defence against pathogens and dangerous altered ‘self’ cells mutated by viral infection or cancer. Nutrition can directly ...

When it feels like everyone around you is starting to sniffle, sneeze and call in sick to work, you might be inclined to stock up on cold and flu prevention medicine and start taking preventative steps to keep yourself in good health. One of the keys to not getting sick even when something’s going ...

If you’re one of the many participating in Dry January this year, or just looking for a non-alcohol beverage, Why not get creative and try these Mocktails in Dry January: 4 Refreshing Recipes You'll Love! 1. Avocado Margarita The mild, buttery flavour of the avocado gives a refreshing kick to ...

Switching to a vegan diet can, of course, be great for your health. It gives you the chance to get more of your nutrients from plant-based options like whole-grains, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, fruits and vegetables which are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre. However, going vegan may also ...

Diabetes is the 7th most deadly disease affecting over 420 million people globally with numbers sadly on the rise. Its main characteristic is the loss of carbohydrate metabolism function. The most common symptom is high blood glucose which is a consequence of impaired insulin production in the ...

Strength training and running may seem as different as chalk and cheese. They are, in fact, compliments to one another. If you want to maximize your potential as a runner, be it sprinting or marathoning, getting stronger will make you better at it. In this article, we detail an eight exercise ...

Making pasta from scratch isn’t as daunting as it may sound. We all know it can be incredibly tempting to just grab a jar of pasta sauce or stockpile our cupboard full of dry pasta in prep for those days we seek out comfort food, but pasta sauces and even making pasta fresh is simpler and quicker ...

Here is another mushroom that most of us may not have heard of: Cordyceps mushrooms (also known as caterpillar fungus) are a fungus typically found in the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan regions of Nepal. Now before you get scared about its origins, this mushroom is a highly-valued ingredient in ...

Protein is an essential nutrient for bone density, muscle, and skin health, it is a crucial component in every diet. If you're following a plant-based diet, then beans and legumes are an excellent choice for you to get your protein in. There are a lot of beans and legumes out there, but which ones ...