Antioxidants burst onto the health scene many years ago. Since then, you can find all kinds of products claiming to be full of them, from skincare to smoothies. But what are antioxidants in the first place? What do antioxidants do, and do we really need them? We cut through the jargon to get to the truth about these mysterious molecules.

It’s difficult to realise how much of our food depends on flour until we’re unable to eat it, due to gluten sensitivity. Fortunately, there are lots of gluten-free flours on the market, and some of them are actually even more healthy than normal wheat flour. Here’s our rundown of the best gluten-free flours to use in all your cooking and baking projects.

Our use of black seed oil extends back into distant history. It is said that Cleopatra used it to take care of her silky tresses, while followers of the Egyptian boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun made sure that it accompanied him into the afterlife. If you’ve decided to try it for yourself, let’s look at how much black seed oil to take and when to take it during the day.

Our eyes are the windows to our soul, the saying goes. Yet we so often take our eye health for granted. Unlike skincare or body care, which we include in our routines as a matter of course, few of us take steps to protect our eyes. Luckily, a few small swaps in your diet can help you keep your eyes healthy. Here are the best foods for eye health.

We all know that exercise is good for us, helping to maintain our mental and physical health. Around this time of year, many people set new year’s resolutions promising themselves that they’ll start a punishing new fitness regime, often with the goal of losing weight. But this year, let’s think differently and be kind to ourselves. We caught up with health and fitness content editor, weightlifter and yoga therapy student Yanar Alkayat to get her advice on how to start exercising this January.

Are you going vegan this Veganuary? If you’re thinking of giving a plant-based diet a go, you’ll be making a positive choice for your health and for the environment. However, giving up meat and dairy can be tricky at times. That’s why we caught up with talented plant-based chef Lauren Lovatt to ask her the most common questions that new vegans ask when making the transition.

Beta-glucans, β-glucans, Beta-d-glucans, polysaccharides… typing these into a search engine can lead you down a rabbit hole of scientific jargon. Luckily, behind all the technical terms, beta-glucans are not too complicated, and may have benefits for your health. Let’s take a refreshingly simple look at what they are, and why they might make a great addition to your diet.

Reishi, cordyceps, lion’s mane, chaga… these exotic names belong to medicinal mushrooms which have been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine.