Not only do fruit and vegetables contain many of the important vitamins and minerals our body needs to function at its best, they also keep our gut healthy and may even help maintain a healthy weight.
Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It’s also a versatile ingredient for many iconic dishes from around the world, including dolmades from Greece, risottos from Italy, paella from Spain and rice puddings from the United Kingdom.
- By Nick Fuller
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a good chance you’ve been told it all comes down to a simple “calories in, calories out” formula: burn more calories than you consume, and the kilos will disappear.
Soup has a long and fascinating history, from its origins in the Stone Age to its modern-day variations. Explore the evolution of soup, from a simple bone broth to creamy concoctions and the invention of canned soup. Discover the cultural significance and universal appeal of this comforting dish.
10 simple tests you can perform at home to check if your honey is genuine. Ensure you're buying authentic honey with these helpful tips.
Are you looking to elevate your baking and cooking to a new level of health and nutrition? Look no further than sprouted wheat flour, a rising star in alternative flours.
Unravel the truth behind the purity and quality of private-label avocado oil. Understand the implications of recent findings and learn about the need for transparency in the avocado oil market.
Dive into the detrimental effects of ultra-processed foods, the intertwined nature of the processed food industry and government regulations, and the urgent need to prioritize our health and well-being.
Discover how a simple mindset shift can transform the appeal of healthy food on social media. Learn how to engage users and promote healthier eating habits in a world dominated by junk food.
- By Duane Mellor
Turmeric is a popular health supplement with reported benefits, but what does the research say? Explore the potential health effects of turmeric and curcuminoids.
Many people are rightly wondering which of these compounds are legal, whether it is safe to consume them and which of their supposed medicinal benefits hold up to scientific scrutiny.
Can watching others eat junk food can suppress our appetite and help us lose weight?
Do you want to avoid flipping through countless diet books that lead you to feel more confused than ever? Have you just been stuffing yourself with quick and easy processed fast foods?
For many people, spring has brought with it the dreaded symptoms of hay fever, such as itchy eyes, sneezing and a stuffy nose. Hay fever is common, affecting up to 42% of people. It occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens including pollen.
How does intermittent fasting affect athletic performance? There’s no simple answer.
Psychedelics may better treat depression and anxiety symptoms than prescription antidepressants for patients with advanced cancer.
- By Duane Mellor
Ice cream lovers worldwide were probably rejoicing when a recent article suggested that indulging in your favourite flavour might be healthy.
- By Mike Lean
Every working day, GPs in the UK diagnose almost 1,000 people with type 2 diabetes. It is one of the commonest and most expensive diseases. What most people don’t know is that with a bit of hard work, it is possible to become non-diabetic again.
Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40% are overweight or obese.
Here’s why having chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick – plus 4 tips for better eating.
While experts don’t know exactly why eating disorders develop, studies show that body dissatisfaction and desire for weight loss are key contributors. This can make conversations around weight and healthy behaviors particularly tricky with teens and young adults.
- By Bryant Lusk
Green tea is consistently featured in the list of the healthiest beverages in the world, and for good reason.
Octopus is a popular ingredient in many cuisines, with some 420,000 metric tonnes of this mollusc being caught worldwide each year.