Antioxidant

Antioxidants have received a lot of hype in recent years over their supposedly ‘miraculous’ health-giving properties and ability to fight free radicals. But what exactly are they, do they live up to the hype, and how can you make sure you’re getting enough? What are free radicals? There are trillions of cells in your body, and you may not realise it, but they’re constantly trying to protect themselves from damaging...

Getting your 5-a-day can feel like a challenge some days. So here are some meal plan ideas for getting all the nutrients you need, from breakfast to bedtime. We all know we need to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day for a...

If you’re struggling to focus, it may be the food you’re eating – or the food you’re missing out of your diet – that’s behind the problem Does your concentration drift during the day? Can’t remember what happened in that box-set you binged on last...

Bad puns aside, we like to think of the odd glass of red wine as medicinal, but did you know that grape seeds themselves have some surprising health benefits? It’s true that grapes have a whole host of health benefits – they’re packed with vitamins,...

Scientists call it the ‘universal antioxidant’, so why is alpha-lipoic acid good for us and could it help you stay healthy? It may not be a household name (yet!), but experts believe alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an unsung hero when it comes to good health....

Are you after soft, supple skin? If so, we’re thrilled let you in on the beauty multitasker with a royal connection Sources have revealed that the Duchess of Cambridge’s incredible, glowing skin is partly down to her using rosehip oil in her beauty routine, as...

So what’s their secret? Where can you get them? And how could you include them in your day? Maqui berries, as well as their easier-to-find cousins acai berries, are suddenly all the rage with good reason. Delicious and easy to squeeze into any diet, these...

Here's your chocolate fix These Fudgy Vegan Brownies are deliciously indulgent and contain Vega Essentials! So as well as your chocolate fix, you’re also getting a dose of protein, fibre, omega-3 and 13 essential vitamins! What’s not to love? Serves 16 Prep time 15 minutes...

Fruits and vegetables have long been considered vital in maintaining a healthy balanced diet. That’s because they provide our bodies with so many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants1. One of the most beneficial is carrots, simply because of how much goodness is packed into them. So...