Hemp protein vs whey protein, in a nutshell. Both hemp powder and whey powder contain significant amounts of protein, but hemp protein may be a better option for those who have allergies or those who prefer to eat natural, unprocessed and plant-based products. Additionally, hemp protein contains a range of other nutrients such as essential […]
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Health Benefits of Olive Oil Olive oil is the natural oil extracted from olives, the fruit of the olive tree, a crop that is grown mainly in Mediterranean countries such as Italy, Greece and Spain. You’ve likely heard about the Mediterranean diet by now and olive oil is one of the main players in this heart […]
Easy Chia Pudding Recipe Chia seeds are a great way to boost our overall health. They are gluten free and contain omega 3s, fibre, antioxidants and minerals. Here is an easy Chia Pudding Recipe that goes well with any fruit – we have chosen mango for added vitamin C, B6, A, K and folate. Combine […]
Bliss Balls Recipe – for a quick healthy treat! Everyone needs a little treat every now and then and this Bliss Balls recipe is one of our favourites. Loaded with antioxidants, minerals, protein and fibre they are great as a lunch box treat or as a 3pm pick-me-up! iNGREDIENTS: 12 medjool dates, deseeded and chopped […]
Turmeric Health Benefits Turmeric is truly an ancient spice. It is native to Southeast Asia and has been used for thousands of years as a dye, an ingredient in cooking and also for medicinal purposes. Today, as science is beginning to catch up with the age-old secrets of turmeric, and we are becoming more aware […]
Looking for the best Manuka honey to buy? What makes a certain brand the best Manuka honey? How do we know what to look for? What is active Manuka honey? Most of us love, or at least like, honey, the sweet, golden nectar manufactured by our bee friends. However, not all of us know the health […]
Matcha green tea ice cream … why it’s the perfect treat. For a long time now, regular green tea has been a favourite ‘good tea’ in our cupboards. Now that we are hearing more about it’s extraordinary health benefits, matcha green tea is quietly making its was to the front of our pantry shelf. Not […]
How dark organic chocolate benefits our health. In general most of us LOVE chocolate… but as we know, all chocolate is not created equal. Some ‘chocolate’ isn’t even chocolate. White chocolate, for example, contains NO cocoa solids, so really, it is just an impersonator. Most of us have heard that dark chocolate, in a decadent […]
Ghee benefits… why we should be eating it. Most of us have a vague idea as to what ghee is. We know that it’s an oil or fat often used in Indian cooking. Ghee is basically clarified butter. It is created by heating butter and then skimming the fat off the top. The remaining hot, […]
Is coffee good for you? Is coffee good for you or are we just hanging on to the occasional quotes we hear on its health benefits? Whilst some of us are racing to the cafe every morning to get a visual fix of the good looking barista (and nine times out of ten these days […]
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