A healthy balanced diet consists of various different food groups. Increasing our intake of fibre offers many benefits and plays a key role in optimising our health, however many of us struggle to meet recommended intakes. Dietary fibre boasts properties which help to reduce cholesterol, providing ...

When we first got the lowdown on what’s been found under the sea we all thought we had sand in our ears but it’s true! The latest bacon replacement is a strain of seaweed called Dulse that according to scientists at Oregon State University has double the nutritional value of kale, is overflowing ...

Whether you're out hiking in the country, on a holiday to a destination with questionable vegan options, or just rushing around the city, filling up quick with a hearty energy bar is just the thing to keep you energised, fit and strong. Packed with nuts, seeds, cereals and fruits, here are the best ...

Just think of molasses as liquid sugar with added nutritional properties. They are extracted during the process of refining sugarcane , leaving all the beneficial nutrients of the sugarcane behind. Let's take a quick look at the benefits A Spoonful of Molasses can offer you! Just one tablespoon ...

Upon first deciding to go vegan, I had the same thought as Donald Trump when he was declared President…what the falafel do I do now?! Terrified of eating the wrong thing, I ate very little.  Gradually however, I expanded my knowledge of the vegan diet discovering countless YouTube videos along the ...

It’s that time of year again where everyone seems to be getting ill, whether it’s catching the common cold, or worse yet, getting a dose of the dreaded flu! One sure fire way to minimise your chances of becoming ill is to make sure your immune system is strong and well equipped to fight off any ...

Despite what the name may imply, tiger nuts are actually small tubers, not nuts.  They are an ancient 'superfood' and were first recognised as having incredible nutritional and health benefits some 4000 years ago.  Tiger nuts have been used by the ancient Egyptians who recognised their healing ...

So you have an interest in going vegan. Firstly, on behalf of every animal, thank you (clearly Snapchat filters are succeeding in making me believe I am an animal too)! But now you're thinking…so where on this beautiful planet Earth do I start?  Having begun my vegan journey in September last year, ...

In our previous article on this subject, we learned to identify the signs of Candida. Now, whether you are currently going through a Candidiasis eradication process, or you simply want to ensure an infestation doesn’t occur, these natural Top 5 Candida Fighting Foods are antifungals that will ...

It’s that time of year, when we long for comforting, wholesome winter food. One-pot dishes are the perfect way to provide this whilst keeping it simple, healthy and at the same time tasty. Here are 4 Top Winter One-Pot Recipes which are fantastic for cooking in batches and taking to work for lunch ...

Green Tea is a drink that people either love or hate. If you’re health conscious and take your nutrition seriously, I would suggest drinking at least 2-3 cups of this tea a day in order to reap the benefits of the antioxidants. Over time, this drink aids in fat burning, boosting your metabolic rate ...

It’s still becoming more and more popular everyday, kale is the ‘new’ leafy alternative to spinach, cabbage or chard. It’s a member of the cabbage family and is available in different types, green or purple in colour and smooth or curly in shape. Low in calories but considered one of the most ...