Monk fruit or luo han guo (Siraitia grosvenorii) is a small green melon native to Southern China and Northern Thailand. It was apparently used by 13th-century Chinese monks in the area of Guangxi, China. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating respiratory irritations. It ...

Dairy, it seems, is fast becoming a drink of the past. Whilst many have given ‘Veganuary’, (a month aimed to inspire and support people to try out veganism) a go, dairy-free milk sales are on the rise. Instead of consuming cow’s milk with their cereals, the world is enjoying these natural ...

You probably already know that the term ‘Dry January’ refers to a month in which one refrains from drinking any alcohol as a personal challenge. If you feel like you are drinking a bit too much or too often then this is the perfect way to reset your relationship with alcohol. It only takes three ...

Seitan (pronounced, “say-tan”) is a high protein food, usually made from wheat flour, spelt flour, khorasan wheat or gluten. It's made by washing flour dough with water until it leaves a sticky mass (gluten) that is then cooked. Seitan or wheat gluten originated in China as an ingredient for ...

For most of us, a hangover is just the price you pay for a night of drinking but there's no need to let a heavy night write off the next day entirely. A hangover is a collection of symptoms including nausea and fatigue caused by a recent bout of heavy drinking. As a diuretic, alcohol increases the ...

Grass jelly, is a dessert that looks like jelly, hence the name, and is very popular mainly in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It is made by using a plant from the mint family (Platostoma palustre, aka Chinese mesona) which has a slightly bitter taste, it is so ...

You may have heard the term ‘gluten-free’ thrown around a lot but what does it really mean? Gluten is the general name for the proteins found in wheat and related grains. Gluten isn’t just in your food, it can be hidden in your cosmetics and household items. Often people adopt a zero gluten ...

It’s that time of year again, when we venture out into the cold with our ‘bags for life’ to stock up with food. Many of you may be partial to a few pigs in blankets at the work Christmas party or a hot dog at your local Christmas market, but cutting out meat can be beneficial for your health; the ...

It might be because I've just gotten back from a short trip to Asia that I'm now, totally into all sorts of soyabean food! Tempeh or Tempe is a traditional soybean-made Indonesian food (probably originated from Java) that has been fermented and pressed into cake form. It's considered to be the only ...

Now that the festive season is upon us, we will no doubt be cooking delicious food or at least eating more of it. Food without herbs and spices would be like Christmas without the Christmas tree – inconceivable! They are full of flavour and are linked to many impressive health benefits. Herbs come ...

According to the British Coffee Association, we drink a staggering 95 million cups of coffee per day as a nation! It has become a part of our modern-day ritual to use a quick morning espresso to get us moving, or a cappuccino to get us over an afternoon slump. Now, you're probably familiar with ...

In today’s busy world, we all have many important decisions to make. In this article, 5 Powerful Foods That Stop Disease, you'll realise that by making small dietary choices on a daily basis, food can help protect your health. Next time you’re in the work canteen, choose an extra portion of veggies ...