The popularity and use of dairy alternatives continues to rise leading to an ever-expanding range of plant-based alternatives from oat and soya to almond and coconut. From supermarkets to coffee shops, it’s never been easier to make the plant-based switch but not all dairy alternatives are equal. ...

Do you have recurring bouts of stomach troubles, feeling rather unwell or stubborn skin problems that seem to appear intermittently? You eat well, stay fit, keep hydrated and invest in your health and well-being, so what’s the problem? Well, it could be an intolerance that is the culprit. It’s ...

Summer's here again, time to fill that glass jug with iced, zesty orange juice! Sweet oranges are renowned for their authentic sweetness and although there is much debate about their hybrid origins, oranges are generally considered to be a hybrid of mandarin and pomelo. Although, oranges are ...

We all need something uplifting these days. With our usual round of entertainment perhaps not yet fully available to us, many are turning to new hobbies (or reviving old ones). Why not learn to create amazing experiences through the art of cooking? Preparing a dish is not just beneficial for better ...

The lockdown has taken its toll on everyone and we may not be fully in the clear yet. Meantime it seems people have taken up baking to pass the time. Baking can be therapeutic, and some say it can even relieve stress. I think cake can fix everything, a cup of tea and a slice of cake will always ...

Spelt is a food that you might not be that familiar with, unless you're a keen foodie or superfood fanatic. But while it might not be the most common household name, it isn’t exactly anything new either - spelt has been around since 5000 BC. Also known as dinkel wheat, or hulled wheat, spelt is ...

Do you ever plan to eat healthy and follow a strict diet plan, but then seem to crumble at the sight of a dessert and wine menu? We tend to hold our own willpower accountable if a diet becomes too challenging to stick to, when in fact, it’s only our body trying to survive. I’ve been there - and so ...

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and maintain adequate concentrations of magnesium and phosphate; three important nutrients for teeth, muscles and bones. It also helps control the exchange of calcium between the bones and the blood. Low levels of the vitamin ...

Hemp is a variation of the plant cannabis sativa. Similar to cannabis, hemp has psychoactive properties that contain psychoactive compounds tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but the strain is considerably different. Hemp has a lower calibre of THC, but higher amounts of cannabidiol (CBD). With a recorded ...

Many people have become vegan in the past couple of years. Many social media influencers are promoting a vegan diet, and more and more companies are making vegan products. But, for some people it still seems absolutely unachievable to eat only plants! This article talks all about the vegan diet: ...

Egg is, of course, a staple in many diets, being high in protein and relatively low calorie. It’s a common ingredient in sweet and savoury dishes, serving as a flavour enhancer, binding agent or thickener. Helpful if you're vegan however, is to know what you can use instead of egg so that you don't ...

With the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) these days, you’ll find a wide range of CBD products enticing you with a long list of benefits. From edibles to topicals, there always seems to be a perfect product for you. CBD is a naturally occurring compound found in the cannabis plant, mainly the hemp ...