Pros and cons of the raw food diet
Some thrive on it and wouldn’t look back while others find it challenging. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of eating raw?
Mental health and diet – foods that help and foods that harm
It’s widely accepted that the foods we eat affect our physical health but we’re often not aware that they can also affect our mental health.
6 Ways to Nurture your Gut Microbiome
- eat healthy
- healthy vegan
Our gut microbiota don’t just play an important role in digestion, but may affect our immune system, our mood and even our genetic expression.
Chocolate
What makes chocolate so irresistible? And can it possibly be good for us?
Soya – setting the record straight
- Soya
There are probably more myths, misinformation and downright lies about soya than any other food. The scare stories about the ‘dangers’ of this humble bean are not supported by any science but still, they persist.
10 Recommendations for a Healthy Vegan Diet
- healthy diet
- healthy vegan
All the world’s major health organisations agree that a well-planned plant-based diet can provide all you need through all stages of life. But what exactly is a well-planned plant-based diet? Don’t worry, we have all the answers.
5 Phenomenal Phytonutrients
Phytonutrients are the natural chemicals that occur in plants. We are only just discovering that despite their small quantities, they often have very powerful effects.
Irritable bowel syndrome – can diet help?
- Digestion
- Fruits and Vegetables
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) don’t fall into the trap of thinking you can’t eat many plant foods – you can and eating the right ones can help.
Tomatoes
- Food
Tomato – a popular vegetable that’s actually a fruit and has a heck of a lot to offer. Learn more about the health benefits of tomatoes.
How to sweeten your life – the healthy way
Most of us love a sweet taste – we have evolved to like it. But how to sweeten our life the healthy way without overloading on sugar?