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Health blog
dragon fruit

7 unusual foods with health benefits

03/05/2025  |   Blog

Many of us are very familiar with the commonly touted ‘superfoods’ but let’s shine the spotlight on some more unusual foods we’d be wise not to overlook.

Health blog
apple cider vinegar

12 misleading food claims debunked

02/04/2025  |   Blog

It can sometimes be hard to distinguish the difference between legitimate science and quackery, but we’re here to help.

Health blog
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The truth about calcium and milk

02/04/2025  |   Health

Why we don’t need dairy for calcium and how we can ensure we’re getting enough on a vegan diet

Health blog
Oat milk latte

Is Drinking Oat Milk A Risk To Our Health?

11/03/2025  |   Blog

Oat milk has become the latest target of negative media stories warning of its damaging health effects. But is there any truth in it?

Health blog
chickpea curry

How to build an easy iron-rich menu

03/03/2025  |   Blog

Iron is a vital mineral that we all need on a daily basis, yet many people tend to fall short. Here’s how you can make sure you get not just a plentiful supply but also good absorption.

Health blog
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5 recent studies that show the power of plant protein

03/03/2025  |   Blog

Think plant protein is inferior to animal protein? Think again! These five studies show plant protein is just as effective at building muscle.

Health blog
Healthy meals

15 easy ways to pimp your meals to eat 30 plants a week

03/02/2025  |   Blog

It is now becoming clear that eating a variety of plants has additional benefits, such as diversifying the gut microbiome and giving us a more resilient gut.

Health blog
Calcium rich foods

Why the reports of ‘one glass of milk a day prevents cancer’ are bad news

16/01/2025  |   Health

We don’t need dairy, there are many plant-based sources of calcium that can help protect your health.

Health blog
chia choc pudding

10 foods to add to your diet in 2025

03/01/2025  |   Blog

Here are 10 overlooked or forgotten foods you can easily add to your diet without completely changing what you eat.

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