Diets

You may not know acai by name yet, but we’re sure you’ll recognise this superfood. Bright purple acai berries are all over the feeds of fitness influencers, presented in pretty bowls with coconut flakes, edible flowers and granola. Acai berries look amazing, but they’re more than attractive – they’re good for you too! In this article, we’ll explain what acai is, how to prepare it, the berry’s health benefits, and...

Adopting a vegan diet does not mean that you have to miss out on tasty and enjoyable food. And vegan breakfast recipes can be just as delicious – if not even more flavoursome – than many of the classic alternatives. Firstly, what does it mean...

Veganism has become an incredibly popular diet and lifestyle choice for many over the last few years, with many associated health benefits too.1 But even if veganism is not for you, you can still try out a vegan diet by opting for more vegan-friendly ingredients,...

Protein is an essential nutrient, which is made up of amino acids. The body builds and repairs itself through amino acids and therefore protein is required for energy as well as to make enzymes, hormones and other chemicals within the body. The NHS Eatwell Guide...

There are many different medical and personal reasons behind being underweight. Some people, particularly (but not exclusively) men, are a healthy weight but would like to be less skinny, or to have more muscle. If you would like to increase your body size, it is...

Whether you’re starting a new plan or want to incorporate fresh ingredients in your lifestyle, you might be wondering whether you should add moringa to your routine. This nutrient-rich plant is known for its health benefits. Still, it is really worth sprinkling a pinch of...

Getting fit or fitter can sometimes feel like an insurmountable goal. In fact, the sheer size of it all can often overwhelm you into procrastination mode, or into feeling fed up at the enormity of the task. But have no fear! There are sure-fire ways...

Whether you want to lose weight or improve your overall health, it can be tricky to find the right diet to suit your lifestyle and your nutritional needs. The alkaline diet has become popular in recent years. If you’re wondering whether this diet could work...

Oat milk is a vegan, soy-free alternative to dairy milk that’s increasingly popular. Baristas love oat milk as much as vegans, as its high carbohydrate content creates a cappuccino as frothy as one made with cow’s milk.1 Whole oats are known as a nutritionally dense...

Are you catering for a free-from guest this Christmas? Perhaps they’re following a gluten-free or a dairy-free diet? And you’re now wondering what you’re going to cook for them? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone when it comes to tackling this culinary challenge. More-and-more people are...

Whether sprinkled on top of your favourite cereal or enjoyed on the go as a healthy snack, dried fruit is a great way to get those all-important nutrients in your diet. Plus, they taste delicious too. However, dried fruit has a bit of a reputation....

No beverage has defined Silicon Valley aspiration over the past decade like bulletproof coffee, the brainchild of cloud-computing innovator David Asprey. A whole host of tech executives and celebrity fans, including Maya Rudolph and Shailene Woodley, have touted its praises.1 Lovers of bulletproof coffee self-report...