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Boost your mood: how a vegan diet nurtures your gut and brain
- Depression
- Mental Health & Cognitive Function
- Microbiome
A healthy vegan diet lowers the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. But did you know, it may also help contribute to a feeling of wellbeing?
Calcium and the vegan diet – beyond the dairy myth
- Bone health
- Dairy
- Osteoporosis
We all know that we need calcium for healthy bones and teeth, but many still believe that we need cow’s milk and dairy products to get it.
Fasting – the pros and cons
- Diets
- Healthy weight
- Obesity and Overweight
Intermittent fasting could be a healthier option for weight loss while possibly lowering your risk of disease and improving your overall wellbeing.
Boost your health with apricots, peaches and nectarines
Apricots, peaches and nectarines offer a superb nutrient bundle and what’s more – they make a delicious addition to your diet.
Lactose intolerance and cow’s milk allergy – not to be confused!
- Allergies
- Dairy
- Dairy-free
- Digestion
- Eczema
- Immunity
Lactose intolerance and cow’s milk allergy are often confused because they both involve reactions to milk, but they are very distinct conditions. Lactose intolerance is a digestive issue related to the inability to digest the sugar lactose whereas cow’s milk allergy is an immune response to the proteins in cow’s milk.
Sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds
This trio of seeds is bursting with essential nutrients
The truth about calcium and milk
Why we don’t need dairy for calcium and how we can ensure we’re getting enough on a vegan diet
The Health Benefits of Cumin and Coriander
- herbs and spices
- spices
- Vegan diets
Cumin and coriander are versatile and popular spices, with distinctly different flavours, that offer an impressive range of health benefits.
How to build an easy iron-rich menu
- Iron
- Pulses
- Vegan diets
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.
Ultra-processed foods – what you need to know
- Ultra-processed food
- UPF
- Vegan diets
Are all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) equally bad and do vegan UPFs offer any health benefits?
