One of the issues for many people when the subject of “Veganism” comes up is the word Vegan itself, and the profile followers have made for themselves. A common feeling is that Vegans slouch around with hunched shoulders and wearing… Continue Reading
Did you know that Diabetics have a 50% increased chance of developing Dementia ? Many of our modern-day complaints can be attributed to high sugar intakes. Cancer, Heart disease and Diabetes are all linked to the deadly sugar. A high… Continue Reading
In December the drug giant Pfizer was fined £84.2 million by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). It appears that the company made changes to its pricing policy that have ultimately turned out to be less than prudent. Epilepsy… Continue Reading
Joseph Fry is reputed to have made the first commercial chocolate bar in 1847. And we’ve been hooked on the stuff ever since. Chocolate, however, has been consumed for many centuries before Joseph Fry began his production line. Montezuma was… Continue Reading
This month has seen another success for Veganuary with a further rise in people experimenting with a plant-based diet. In 2014, a total of 3,300 people signed up. In 2015 the figure rose to 12,800. In 2016 it was 23,000,… Continue Reading
There are a lot of misconceptions about Cholesterol. There is Good Cholesterol. There is Bad Cholesterol. And there are a lot of misconceptions about it. Yes, having a high level of “lipids” as the cholesterol substances are known, can cause… Continue Reading
Of all the many spices and herbs that we can use for our health, none are more beneficial than Turmeric and Ginger Turmeric is the main spice in curry. It contains the powerful healing compound which we know as Curcumin.… Continue Reading
Many people suffer from Allergies today. Could the chemical tBHQ be responsible for many of them ? Michigan University are carrying out studies on this little-known preservative, which is added to un-saturated vegetable oils and edible fats. It does go… Continue Reading
VEGANUARY How to look at revising your eating habits by eating more fresh, plant based foods, and less animal, dairy, processed and junk. It’s new year’s resolution time. Yes, we’re all going to achieve our goals, and be better… Continue Reading
How Much Salt ? Are we eating too much salt in our daily diet ? One of the finer points of changing diets to more plant-based has been the need to look at foods to avoid. And the two most… Continue Reading