THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS: GIVING TO OTHERS
A lot has been said down the years about how it’s a good thing to be a giving and generous person. Of course, giving to and helping others is good for its own sake, but there has also been a debate...
7 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT GLUTATHIONE
Glutathione – pronounced “gluta-thigh-own” – isn’t exactly a familiar part of the lexicon of even some of the most health-conscious people. Yet, it probably should be. There’s plenty of evidence, a...
WHY EATING SEASONALLY IS BETTER FOR YOU
You might not have given much thought in the past to the notion of eating ‘seasonally’ – in other words, eating certain foods at the times of year when they are actually grown. After all, you’re pr...
RECIPE: ULTIMATE BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
This ultimate breakfast smoothie is a triple threat as it's filling, nutritious and oh so tasty. It's great to take with you to have on the go or to enjoy at home whilst getting ready for your day....
This fibre-filled barley salad will have your gut feeling great. The soluble fibre found in barley has also shown to lower glucose and cholesterol levels in the blood. And not only does this barley...
RECIPE: HEARTY ONE POT CHICKEN AND BARLEY SOUP
There is nothing more soothing than a hearty chicken soup. This chicken soup is especially special because it is packed with 6 different kinds of vegetables and has barley which is a high fibre foo...
RECIPE: EPIC SUMMER SIDE SALAD
With the weather getting warmer, it’s definitely time for salads to shine. This epic side salad recipe goes so well with soups, pasta or to serve at your next picnic in the park! Packed with lots o...
SLEEPING WITH BACK PAIN: HOW TO SLEEP BETTER
If you suffer from back pain, you are in good company – around one in three people do so every year, according to Dr Tom Charlton, a former Clinical Fellow at the healthcare group Bupa UK. However...
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE: UNEXPECTED REASONS THAT MAY CAUSE IT
The term “autoimmune disease” is an umbrella term for various conditions where the immune system starts mistakenly attacking the body’s own tissues. There are many different types of autoimmune di...
Although 71% of our planet is covered in water, only 3% of that water is freshwater and only 0.5% of that is available for drinking; the remaining 2.5% is locked in ice caps, glaciers, the atmosphe...
WHAT IS SULFORAPHANE AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
Sulforaphane is a sulfur-rich compound found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, watercress, rocket, and bok choy. When these vegetables are cut, chopped, or chewe...
VITAMIN A: RETINOIDS VS CAROTENOIDS
As an essential nutrient, vitamin A serves various purposes – including supporting your immune system, helping you to see in low-light conditions, and protecting the health of your skin. However, ...
OBESTY AND A WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM- WHAT'S THE CONNECTION?
The pandemic has renewed attention to the link between an individual’s general health and their susceptibility to serious health complications from contracting respiratory illness – with the facto...