Wellbeing

If you need another reason to get active, then the positive benefits it has on your digestive system might just do it. In recent studies, researchers found that doing exercise for just six weeks had a positive impact on the bacteria in your gut – commonly known as the gut microbiome.1,2 These bacteria can be good and bad. The good ones can help to control our immune system and central...

Finding it hard to get through the day without a caffeine fix? Or are you simply struggling to motivate yourself to get outside and be active? There are a number of reasons why your body may be struggling to cope in life’s fast lane. Whether...

You’ll know how harmful smoking is to your health, and hopefully you’ve looked into the many options available which are designed to help you quit. In the meantime, it’s useful to know that as a smoker, your body has different nutritional requirements to those of...

You may have heard that caffeinated beverages aren’t ashy drating as plain water and might even have the potential to make you dehydrated. If you’re a coffee or tea lover, you’re probably keen to know if there is any truth in this - so we...

Your mouth needs daily maintenance to stay healthy and keep dental diseases at bay. Making good choices for your teeth will have a positive effect on your general health and wellbeing too, and studies have shown that mouth health is linked with overall health.1 Poor...

Your gums are made up of a firm connective tissue which attaches your teeth to the bones of your jaw. You might not think about them much, but your gums have several important functions. These include providing a seal around your teeth, which protects them...

Ageing is inevitable, but researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) have found a way to slow it down by nine years – at least on a biological level. Biological age, as opposed to chronological age, reflects key indicators (or ‘biomarkers’) of an ageing body such...

Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to look after your health and keep yourself fit. One of the many advantages of regular exercise is increased physical strength. Whereas everyone knows that exercise makes your muscles stronger- did you know that...

Trying to hit an impossible deadline at work? Or finding it hard to unwind after a long, tiresome day? Living in such a fast-paced society can really take its toll on your stress levels, with 85% of UK adults experiencing it on a regular basis.1...

Low blood pressure tends to be linked to a lower than usual risk of heart disease, but it can actually restrict the amount of blood and oxygen flowing into your brain, causing symptoms like dizziness. Luckily, a childhood treat may be able to help. What...

Strawberries and cream – is there any better combo?! Well, maybe if you add Vega Essentials! Made from a blend of real, plant-based foods, Vega Essentials is high in protein, fibre, Omega-3, contains 13 essential vitamins and is low in sugars. Whizzed up in our...

Maple syrup gives a lovely rich flavour and crunch to this luxurious wheat-free granola. Try runny honey as an alternative to the syrup. Suitable for Dairy-free | Wheat-free Serves 8 Prep time 5 minutes Cook time 25 minutes plus cooling Nutrients per serving: Energy Total...