Nutrition

In order for your body to function correctly, it needs to get the nutrients it needs from the foods that you eat. The six types of nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, vitamins and minerals.

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Sweet marjoram leaves - Latin name - Origanum majorana

The health benefits of oregano worth knowing about

There’s more to oregano than just being a tasty addition to pizza toppings. Here are some great health benefits of oregano.

Ginger for nausea - Does it really work?

Ginger for nausea - Does it really help?

Ginger is known for its versatility as a herbal treatment but could nausea prevention be added to its long list of benefits?

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Why barley is great for your health

From lowering cholesterol to its richness in protein, magnesium, iron and vitamins, read about the many health-boosting benefits of barley.

Breakfast berry smoothie bowl topped with goji berries,raspberry, blackberry, pumpkin, sunflower and chia seeds.

5 ways to supercharge your day with goji berries

Goji berries are rich in nutrients and bursting with tangy flavour. Here are 5 easy ways you can get goji berries into your day:

Benefits of flaxseeds

Flaxseed is a superfood for lots of reasons - from lowering cholesterol, to plumping up skin, easing constipation and reducing the risk of diabetes.

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A guide to iodine

In a nutshell, iodine is a mineral that our bodies need to make thyroid hormones, these hormones keep our metabolisms healthy, click through to learn more.

different types of sugar in different bowls ready for use

18 sugar types - plus other FAQs

Discover all your need to know about the different types of sugar, and find the answers to some sweet sugar FAQs.

Vegetable fermentation. Woman holding jar with fermented vegetables.

What can I do with fermented foods?

Fermented foods are surprisingly easy to cook with. Discover three easy recipes that offers infinite variation, ensuring you’ll never get bored!

Homemade yogurt in a jar topped with grain crisps, chia seeds and banana slices, with some ingredients in behind. Sprinkling seeds from a spoon

10 benefits of chia seeds – plus uses and recipes

10 benefits of nutrient-packed chia seeds plus four tasty recipes: vanilla and strawberry chia seed pudding, chia porridge breakfast bowl and chia seed trail mix

Banana bread with chocolate chips sliced. Banana cake on white cutting board with bottles of milk and khife.

Benefits of vegan banana bread

Banana bread is one of the easiest vegan cakes to make as bananas make an excellent egg substitute. Here are the main benefits of vegan banana bread.

Guide to nootropics: Types & benefits

Nootropics are big in the world of supplements, but what actually are they? And what do they do? Discover 9 natural nootropics and their benefits, right here.