4 - 8 Nov, 2019 marks International Stress Awareness Week. Understanding and managing stress is key to your well being. Typically, your gut is unhappy because of stress. Research has shown that the stress response can alter the natural balance of healthy bacteria in your gut,...
It’s getting cooler, I’m sure that you can you feel it? It’s time for Mother Nature to prepare to hibernate. There is only enough time to jar the last of the pickles, and cook the last batch of jam before winter sets in. October boasts a...
Arthritis is the biggest cause of pain and disability in the UK. 10 million people are living in pain every day. This pain is often invisible, and its effects can go unnoticed. This National Arthritis Week, 07-13 October, join Arthritis Research UK in being a Pain...
DO YOU WANT TO BE MEAT-FREE? World Vegetarian Day was founded in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) and was endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978. October 1st is the annual kick-off of Vegetarian Awareness Month. Make a difference this October by...
Organic food is oftentimes more expensive than its non-organic equivalent, because the true cost of food isn’t always reflected in the price. The real cost of cheap store food can be very high indeed ~ for example in ways that contaminate our water, or lead to antibiotic...
This August Bank holiday weekend will be a sizzler here in the UK. From the 23rd August to 26th August, people up and down the country, in restaurants, in pubs and in homes will all be encouraged to fire up the grill, filling the air...
Most people want to be healthier - a body that has healthier qualities is more likely to function better, and be less susceptible to disease, and live longer. However, it is challenging to keep the body as healthy through diet as you might wish. Excessive...
It is true to say that the benefits of Intermittent fasting (IF) are probably the worst kept secrets in the wellness world. Few can doubt IF’s capacity to manage weight, give more energy, and clear up brain fog. In recent years Intermittent fasting diets have exploded in popularity...
It's still springtime, and it's time to be adventurous and feel alive - but let's not allow boring salads get the best of us! We love this colourful and juicy salad because of how the citrus compliments the nutty grains and bitter radicchio (red lettuce). It’s...
A vegan diet involves eating only food products made from plants and avoiding animal products. Animal products are important sources of protein, non-saturated fats, iron, vitamins, and minerals. A vegan diet will need to find alternative sources for these nutrients. The reasons for following a vegan diet...