Thiamine is an essential nutrient for converting food into energy. It is involved in glucose metabolism and is a key player in nerve, muscle and heart function. Vitamin B1 can be found in many food sources but sometimes deficiency can occur in vulnerable populations. In this article we will explore the uses of thiamine for our health and the possible side effects.

In Europe, bay leaf is usually used in cooking due to its aromatic and fragrant properties. With such a rich history, bay laurel has also found purpose as a medicinal herb, and research has shown it to be effective against a variety of maladies.

Crowd-pleasing, easy, tasty and budget-friendly – these beef enchiladas are just what you need for dinner tonight!

Instead of eating a sandwich, try a vegan alternative of falafel pita together with your favorite vegetables of your choice and top it off with some dairy free cheese.

Today’s modern yoga is known to many, but the ancient Yoga practice dates back thousands of years. To fully understand the power of yoga, we first need to learn its origins and history, and how over time different types of yoga evolved.

A traditional Maori dish from New Zealand which is a comforting meal to have in the cold winter evenings.

Lemongrass essential oil has powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Native to Asia and Africa, lemongrass is used in massage, steam inhalation and diffusing due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect.

Zinc is an essential nutrient for human health, and is involved in hundreds of chemical reactions in the body. It is especially important for our immune system, growth and reproductive health. We get zinc from our food, and need to consume it daily, but zinc deficiency is common and can have serious effects on our health. So, how can we prevent this and use zinc to maximise our wellbeing?

To achieve excellence, we have to have excellent habits. Excellence comes in different forms, depending on the areas, actions and professions, which is why there are different Neuro-Linguistic Programming methods and techniques of modeling excellence. Today, we will discuss these in more detail.

Switch up your breakfast by opting for a simple and healthy vegan dish of Tofu Scramble and vegetables of your choice. Enjoy this dish on top of some toast or eat it simply on its own.

We slouch when watching TV, look down when using our phones and lean forward when working on the computer. All of these actions cause damage to our body, muscles, nerves and can also impact our vital organs. It’s time to Get Straight - the sooner we start working on our posture, the better off we’ll be in the long run.

If you are looking for a quick vegetable dish, give this Mapo eggplant with pork a try as eggplants are the main highlight of this delicious stir fried dish.