Acne isn’t just a nuisance that makes a brief appearance in your teenage years and then goes away. For many people, acne sticks around for much longer than we’d like, and can lead to confidence and self-esteem problems. In this article, we look at the how your diet can help, and suggest a few of the best foods for acne.

Prunes have the reputation of being very good for us, especially when it comes to our digestion. But there’s more to these wrinkly little gems than meets the eye. Let’s take a look at the nutrients in prunes, the role each plays in the body, and why prunes are so good for our health.

Gloriously golden, aromatic and sensual, turmeric is is famed over the world for its incredible health properties. So, if you’ve decided to add this fabulous spice into your regular health routine, what’s the best way to take turmeric? We look at the options available and weigh up the pros and cons.

Warm air, golden sunshine and the sparkle of light on an azure blue sea: there’s plenty to love about the Mediterranean. For many years, scientists have also been extolling the virtues of the diet which its inhabitants follow. But what are the scientifically-proven benefits of a Mediterranean diet, and should you be following it?

Sea buckthorn has long been one of our favourite ingredients. Sharp, semi-sweet and with hints of tropical fruits, it has a unique and versatile flavour which lends itself really well to both sweet and savoury dishes. Here is our collection of our very favourite sea buckthorn recipes.

Whether you love its light, bitter taste or are keen to try it for its nurturing properties, aloe vera is the ingredient taking the health world by storm. Here are our very favourite aloe vera recipes, all made with healthy plant-based ingredients.

The use of walnut oil for hypothyroidism is something we’re seeing discussed more amongst people who are keen to promote overall health and wellbeing through nourishment of their body.

One of our favourite ways to pamper ourselves is to give our skin some love. It deserves it, after all. It fights around the clock to protect us from external dangers. Think UV radiation, air pollution, tobacco, bacterial infections, and allergens (just to name a few). That said, you don’t need a spa treatment to nourish your skin. All you need is a balanced diet with the right nutrients, which is why olive oil is an excellent option. So is olive oil good for your skin? The short answer is, yes!