As we’ve discussed in our Eat the Rainbow column, colour can make a difference on how you feel. From enhancing your appetite to providing you with a wider range of nutrients, green is one of those colours that should always be on your plate. Chlorophylls are responsible for the green colour present in the veggies […]
There are many myths about healthy eating. Marketing, trends, and misinterpreted research often generate confusion and contradictions. Here’s the truth behind seven food myths: “Gluten free products are good for you” Coeliac disease is an autoimmune diseases caused by intolerance to gluten. Only 1% of the population in the UK has coeliac disease. Still, going
Nothing was more obvious as to how much of a business yoga is, than at this year’s Om Yoga Show in London. It tied in with the Mind, Body, Soul Show, buy one ticket and go to both exhibitions. It felt like one enormous, never-ending circus, everyone vying for your attention and selling their soul.
Do women really have different nutritional needs than men? You may be aware of the need for equal gender rights, but men and women have different needs when it comes to nutrition. Nutritionist and yogi Elisa Pineda explains all… Although man and women are 98.5% identical in their DNA, there are differences between the sexes. Due to differences in
Yoga is a perfect art. It leads to physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. It takes many years to master the poses and a lifetime (or two – or three) to become a truly realised yogi. But if there was one thing that could, possibly, make yoga even more perfect – it would be chocolate. And
This simple flatbread is nourishing for your belly and soul. Buckwheat is not a grain, rather a seed, and is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. (Bonus points for it being tasty, versatile and inexpensive). With added medicinal mushrooms, rocket and herbs, this dish is a powerhouse of nutrients. Enjoy! Makes 20cm round
Do you ever look back at the end of the month and wonder how you spent so much money on food? Most people do — especially if you’re conscious of eating foods that are good for you! Today we face many challenges when trying to eat healthy on a budget. Surprisingly, junk food is sold
Cooking oils can improve your meals dramatically. They can improve taste, avoid your food from sticking to the pan and they can even provide you with energy, vitamins and minerals — but they need to be used wisely in order to reap the benefits. Cooking oils are made up of fatty acids. Differences on the
Enjoy this simple, nutrient-packed, sprouted lentil salad. Sprouting is the practice of germinating seeds from grains, nuts, beans and other kinds of seeds. Once sprouted, they are bioavailable and easier to digest, with your body being able to access their full nutritional profile. Prep: 20 minutes Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 4 cups sprouted black lentils
The perfect nourishing winter soup for Veganuary. You can enjoy this soup whenever you feel you’ve been doing too much and feel run-down. Sprouted Aduki beans are the easiest beans to digest. They are high in fibre, rich in protein and packed with vitamins and minerals. By them we’re improving the overall nutritional value and
