Many of us love to unwind at the end of a busy, stressful day with a glass of wine, and there’s evidence to suggest that moderate consumption of wine can actually be good for us. Wine contains antioxidants know as polyphenols, which are thought to protect our bodies against diseases such as heart disease and …
Hay fever can ruin the spring and summer months by making you feel congested, sneezy and generally unwell. Many of us take antihistamine tablets to reduce symptoms of hay fever, but did you know there are lots of natural antihistamines and hay fever remedies that can be just as effective? In this article, we’ll look …
Curcumin is a natural chemical found in turmeric. It’s bright yellow in colour and is popular as a supplement due to its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Curcumin is sometimes confused with turmeric, but they’re not strictly the same thing. Turmeric is a plant in the same family as ginger that has been used in …
To supplement or not to supplement – that is the question. Dietary supplements are a huge industry, but do vitamin and mineral tablets actually do us any good? Most doctors and nutritionists agree that the ideal is to get your vitamin and minerals from the food you eat, but in the modern world that is …
The short answer is: No, you can’t buy raw milk in UK supermarkets in 2019. Raw milk is a controversial substance these days, and even an illegal one in many parts of the world. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, raw milk is available to buy directly from the producer, but is not allowed to …
Have you heard the terrible news for coffee lovers across the world? They say that your daily cup of coffee contains a potentially harmful chemical called acrylamide which could increase your cancer risk, damage your DNA and harm your nervous system? In short, it might taste great but it’s almost certainly not doing you any …
Manuka honey is a type of honey that comes primarily from the nectar of the manuka tree, which is native to New Zealand and Australia. Although it’s more expensive than regular honey, manuka honey is quite popular due to its potential health benefits. In particular, it has antibacterial properties which could make it effective at …
Aspartame can be found in any food type that is sweetened and it is often used an alternative to sugar. One major dietary source of aspartame is sweet beverages, especially in “diet” or low-calorie alternatives that are advertised as low or no-sugar. Some major soft drinks have eliminated the additive from their basic recipe, but …
You’ve probably heard the term “superfoods” used more and more over the last few years. Superfoods are considered to be any food that’s especially good for our health, providing additional nutrients that can potentially reduce the risk of certain diseases. You may already include some of these foods (such as berries, kale, fatty fish and …
Turmeric has been used in Indian cooking for thousands of years, and is famous for giving curries their yellowy colour. As well as adding natural colour and flavour, turmeric also has lots of health benefits. Turmeric powder comes from the root of the turmeric plant. The root contains compounds called curcuminoids. The main curcuminoid is …
