Drinking lemon water in the morning has become another health craze that has swept the nation. But unlike many other trends that die out after a few months, this one is still going strong after years of people hailing its benefits. It’s cheap and easy to make so it’s easy to understand why it’s so ...

If you’re new to being a vegan you’ve probably encountered several obstacles when it comes to food. Although more restaurants now offer vegan options they are still few and far between. You have to be super wary of what is in your food and find yourself checking labels constantly. It can be ...

If you’re in the loop about the top foodie events that are happening in the UK this year you probably bought a ticket to the Allergy Show that took place last weekend in London, 8th -10th of July. The Allergy Show is the largest of its kind in Europe showcasing hundreds of free-from brands all the ...

The hashtag ‘Meat Free Mondays’ on Twitter is just one sign of how eating vegetarian meals isn’t confined to vegetarians alone. More and more people are going veggie because of claims that eating too much red meat is harmful to our health. There are thousands of cookbooks and blogs providing us ...

You’ve been losing weight and feeling great about yourself. The pounds have been dropping off and all of a sudden you don’t see any more change in your appearance for weeks or even months! It’s such a daunting feeling when the scales don’t move anymore and you feel like you’re stuck in a rut. Don’t ...

We all know how hard it can be to eat healthy food abroad. There’s too much temptation, especially if you’re somewhere like Italy where it’s pasta, pizza and fancy ice-creams galore! You might be going on an all-inclusive or going to booze it up and let your hair down, wherever it is you’re going ...

Chickpeas are a great addition to any diet. They’re a good source of fibre and vegetarian protein which keeps you feeling full and helps your body’s digestion. They aren’t the most flavoursome of foods but the good thing about that is you can use them to make sweet and savoury dishes to add texture ...

Kefir has been around for a long time but only recently has appeared as the new trendy thing to consume as part of a healthy lifestyle. It is a fermented drink often made from cow or goat’s milk plus it contains yeast and vitamins. There are alternatives out there too like coconut kefir milk in ...

For those of you who are Muslim, have Muslim family or friends you’ll know it’s Ramadan which is the time of fasting. Muslims are required to fast during Ramadan as an important part of their religion and for many it leaves them feeling fulfilled and happy. But what about the rest of us who don’t ...

We have all heard of Probiotics and that they are good for you. But what are they and how are they good for you and is the Probiotics hype valid? For most when the word ‘probiotics’ is mentioned an image of a fermented drink like Yakult or natural yogurt pops into the mind. This is not very far ...

Gone are the days where a salad equals some limp lettuce and a plain tomato! Salads now come in wide varieties and colours and can include a huge, tasty range of ingredients to keep us motivated to stay healthy. If you're bored of your lunch or just want to try a salad with a difference check out ...

From low sugar to low carb alternatives our supermarkets are full of seemingly healthy products that are supposed to be better for us. However, many of them are actually contributing to the rise of type 2 diabetes, obesity and many other illnesses thanks to their hidden sugar content. Read up on ...