Known as the King of the Ayurvedic herbs, ashwagandha is perhaps one of the most famous traditional healing herbs to make it to a Western audience. It has many health benefits to offer, but there are also lots of different products on the market and just as many ways to use them! We take a look at how to take ashwagandha to get the best results for you.

We all know the feeling. The work day is over, your tummy starts to rumble and suddenly all you can think about is dinner! If you’re struggling with which dish to choose this evening, allow us to parachute in with eight healthy vegan dinners. Not only are they packed full of healthy nutrients, they come together in a flash.

Lion’s mane mushroom is a fantastic fungus which is linked to lots of health benefits. If you’re interested in taking a lion’s mane supplement, you may have come across various different ways to include it in your routine. For example, lion’s mane powder, tea and capsules are all popular. How can you work out which is the best lion’s mane supplement for you?

We’re always on the hunt for foods that benefit our physical health, but what about our mental health? Foods rich in antioxidants and monounsaturated acids can help neurological and cognitive brain health, and our favourite choice is a pantry staple. Here’s why walnuts are good for your brain.

If you’ve been doing your research on how to maintain a healthy diet, you’ll almost certainly have come across the term ‘essential fatty acids’. They crop up everywhere, but it’s not always clear exactly how these mysterious molecules play a role in keeping you well. With an eye on the science, we tackle the key questions: what are essential fatty acids, and what do they have to do with the omegas?

We all know the saying to be “comfortable in your own skin”. But part of that feeling comes from the physical aspect of having healthy skin that is comfortable to live in. We’ve all had a pesky rash or itchy dry patch in our time that leaves us felling less than our best.

Sweets, cakes, processed foods, ready meals… one of the reasons that we think of treats like these as unhealthy options is their high levels of refined sugar. Over recent years, the media has turned it into a buzzword and demonised it as the root of many health problems. But just what is refined sugar, and how is it different from the sugars you’d find in fruit, for example? What is it that makes it so bad for us?

In recent years we’ve been delighted to see the number of whole grains appearing on the shelves increasing. Not just in our local health food shops, but also mainstream supermarkets. It’s so wonderful to see all these under-appreciated ancient grains make a such a welcome return.