Whether it’s physical, mental or emotional, hormones have a profound effect on your health and well-being. Hormones act as chemical messengers in the body and play a key role in controlling your weight, appetite, and mood among other things. Typically, your endocrine glands will produce the exact ...

The Mediterranean diet is a nutritional model based on some traditional healthy living habits of people living in countries washed by the Mediterranean Sea, like Italy, Greece, France and Spain. It even became categorised as part of UNESCO heritage in 2010. Basically this diet follows a pyramidal ...

Gemma Newman, aka the 'Plant Power Doctor' is a woman on a mission. Having graduated from the University of Wales College of Medicine, she has worked in medicine since 2004 and has been serving as Senior Partner at NHS family medical practice, The Orchard Surgery in Ashford, Middlesex for 11 years. ...

Originating from Barbados, Grapefruit is a tropical, citrus hybrid-fruit known for its bitter-sweet to sour taste. It is a cross between the sweet orange and pomelo which were both introduced from Asia in the 17th century. Grapefruits contain a host of essential vitamins and minerals and are rich ...

As the leading global supplier of sustainable water dispenser solutions, Waterlogic holds hydration at its core. They promote proper hydration in the workplace and as part of a daily routine, helping people understand the benefits of taking enough fluids throughout the day and encouraging them to ...

My name is Daria and I have been living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 15 years, since I was a kid of just 5 years-old. I'd like to share with you how I keep fit with T1D (and yes, that is me in the photo above, in case you were wondering!). So, living with an autoimmune disease is no joke. You have ...

Elderberry, a flowering plant of the Adoxaceae family (from the European elder tree), consists of dark, purple tart berries which must be cooked before eating. It also has small, white flowers that can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant has been used throughout history for many medicinal purposes, ...

Eating less meat is always a great thing to do and has many benefits ranging from medical and ethical to environmental. But what if you already eat less meat and are currently on a pescatarian diet and want to go full on into the meatless realm? You’re already half-way there so what’s stopping you? ...

Veganuary has picked up pace over the last couple of years, with almost 400,000 people taking the pledge to stick to a vegan diet for one month in 2020, which is nearly double 2019’s figure. Veganuary is a great way to challenge yourself to be kinder to the environment, animals, and your own body, ...

Diabetes occurs when the insulin-resisting properties in the body are obstructed. In cases of Type-2 a person's body fails to produce enough insulin, or their cells don’t react much to it, causing blood sugar levels to elevate too high for the body to keep a healthy balance. As a result, those who ...

For many years, caffeine has been considered a performance enhancer. In fact, from the years between 1984 and 2004, the International Olympic Committee opted to test athletes for any high levels of the stimulant that they believed could provide them with an unfair advantage. Since that time, much ...

Beans or the legume family comprise of beans, peas and lentils, which are considered to be some of the most versatile and nutritious foods available. They are typically low in fat, and high in minerals like potassium, iron and magnesium. They are also a rich source of fibre and help to increase ...