During my summer holidays this year I visited an Aloe Vera plantation, which for me, health addict that I am, turned out to be the highlight of my holiday. Well, to be honest, the rest of the area did not have that much to offer considering that this plant thrives in dry, hot and desert-like […]

Have you ever embarked on a diet and all you crave are sweets? I remember one time, many years ago, long before I learnt about sugar cravings and what sugar does to your body, when I had just started this weight loss diet. My goal was to lose those extra 2 or 3kg before the […]

Happiness, that elusive goal which is in fact very much within everyone’s reach. Complex scientific research has been done on this, but the answers might be more simple than you think. And there is a clear link between happiness and health. Read More

Run out of lemon? Use Sumac instead! The world of spices is full of colourful and flavoursome surprises. Not only do spices add depth to your dishes, they also hold medicinal properties few of us are aware of. Sumac is one such spice. Read More Spinach, the versatile Superfood Spinach comes right at the top […]

If you are familiar with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you will know it divides foods into three categories: Cooling, Warming or of Neutral nature. This is considered their natural property regardless of the cooking method, although cooking can alter their nature somewhat. So eating cooling cucumbers in a warm soup will not […]

When it comes to washing fruit and vegetables before eating or cooking in my experience the majority of people fall into one of three categories. You should be aware that a recent study conducted by Dr Lili He, a food scientist at the University of Massachussets, in the USA, proved that none of the above […]

It is written that one of the best ways to keep mental health when the days blend into one another, is to keep some kind of routine. It is also important to keep traditions as, among other things, it helps to mark the time, a routine in the wider sense of the word. Let’s not […]

There are multiple reasons why humans over the age of two should not be drinking dairy milk as part of their diet, and in particular cow’s milk.  Why? In very simple terms, cow’s milk causes mucus in your gut which leads to inflammation (the core source of most diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, cancer […]

Most of us have grown up with the concept that bread is not healthy, white bread, that is. That if we want to be healthy we should choose wholegrain or “brown” bread over white. Bread has long been the bad boy in most diets, viewed as a source of unnecessary extra calories, it is usually […]

Suffering from water retention?  The hot summer months can lead you to put on weight. However, you might be surprised to know some of it may not be due to all those ice creams consumed, but more to do with water retention caused by heat and damp.  If you are a woman, and you suffer […]

The current spread of the COVID-19 virus has been accompanied by the repeated advice that the best thing we can all do to prevent it is to keep washing our hands, and when this is not possible, to carry and use hand sanitiser. Although, most alcohol-based hand sanitisers sold on the market claim to kill […]

It’s not often that I find fresh octopus at the fish counter of my local supermarket, but it does happen. Whenever I see fresh octopus it takes me back to memories of this ubiquitous mollusc paired with boiled potatoes on the starters menu of most Italian pizzerie and restaurants. Like many people, I used to […]

Cauliflower is 24th on the list of Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables (PVFs). It provides more than 10% of the daily value per 100 kcals of 17 key nutrients, as well as being a low carb, low calorie alternative to brown rice. Read More

Women’s magazines are full of articles about how to keep your marriage from falling into a routine which is said to lead to boredom and, ultimately, unhappiness. The usual advice given is “to spice things up” a little, do new things, surprise your partner, and generally try to get out of the rut.  But don’t […]