Food & Drink

Bread is one of the most popular foods in the world, and wholemeal bread is among the healthiest of the bunch. Wholemeal bread contains more nutrients and takes longer to digest than white bread1 , which means it can help you feel satisfied for longer, too. Because it’s digested slowly, wholemeal bread provides more energy, for longer, so can support individuals with demanding exercise regimes. In this article, we’ll explain...

Prawns are a popular type of shellfish, as delicious in a curry as they are in paella and lots more dishes. Prawns are currently suffering from a bit of a bad reputation because of their high cholesterol content1 . However, it’s likely the cholesterol in...

Calcium plays a key role in keeping our bodies healthy, not just for strong bones and teeth, but also for regulating muscle contractions, including the heart.1 On the whole, most people get quite a bit of calcium from dairy products. However, these are firmly off...

Who loves a biscuit? Vegans do! It is not always all about butter and eggs as far as biscuits are concerned. No longer a niche diet, veganism is becoming mainstream, and continues to grow in popularity. While the specifics of what vegans do or do...

The high-fat, low carb keto diet is increasingly popular with people who find carbohydrate-rich foods leave them hungry and tired. What do you eat for breakfast on the keto diet? Traditional grain-heavy breakfasts like toast, or even our favourite – porridge oats – don’t fit...

You just cannot beat a tasty, moist carrot cake with delicious icing. In fact, it is one of the nation’s favourite cakes and a staple in afternoon tea. Following a vegan diet means that you do not consume products which are derived from animals. This...

Whether you’re trying to include more vegan food in your diet, giving vegan a go for Veganuary or in it for the long haul, knowing what vegan snacks are healthy and tasty is a great thing for everyone to know. Discover some of our favourite...

 On the hunt for a new sweet snack without so much of the sugar? Check out 6 of the best sugar free chocolate snacks for inspo! Which chocolate has no sugar? Traditionally, chocolate is made by combining unsweetened or ‘bitter’ chocolate with sugar, milk, flavours...

A firm favourite of New Yorkers, vegetarians and vegans, falafel is a Middle Eastern dish which probably originated in Egypt in around 1000BC, although its origins are hotly contested. It is thought that it might have been chosen as an alternative to meat during Lent,...

Find out which everyday foods are accidentally vegan – and how to include more in your diet When you first give a vegan diet a go, every supermarket shop can feel like a bit of a minefield! You’ll find milk powder here…egg glaze over there…...

If you are trying to live a healthier lifestyle, then you might want to look into cutting down on your sugar intake. You might already know that eating less sweets and chocolate can help with this but have you thought about drinks? Some drinks are...

Gluten free does not have to mean taste free. Whether you have cut out gluten for your own health reasons, or are thinking of reducing it to see what the benefits of a gluten free diet are, you may be wondering how to source some...