As consumers, we’re constantly bombarded with terms like “sugar-free,” “low-fat,” and “no added sugar” on food labels. These claims often lure us into thinking we’re making a healthier choice, but things are not always as straightforward as they seem. One of the most misleading terms on food packaging today is “sugar-free.” Many products labeled “sugar-free”…
In the last decade, the way we order and consume food has radically transformed. With the advent of food delivery apps like Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat, eating out has become as simple as tapping a few buttons on our smartphones. These platforms provide unparalleled convenience, offering a wide variety of cuisines at our…
As Halloween approaches, pumpkins take center stage in decorations and seasonal festivities. But beyond their spooky aesthetic, pumpkins are nutritional powerhouses that offer numerous health benefits. Let’s dive into why you should incorporate more pumpkin into your diet this autumn, along with a simple and delicious pumpkin recipe to celebrate the season. Health Benefits of…
As the winter approaches and sunlight becomes scarce, vitamin D supplements are flying off the shelves. Health professionals, including doctors, nutritionists and government health agencies recommend increasing vitamin D intake during colder months. This essential nutrient plays a vital role in various aspects of health, making it particularly important when days are shorter and temperatures…
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in every cell of the human body. It plays a crucial role in energy production, heart health and cellular repair. CoQ10 exists in two primary forms: ubiquinone and ubiquinol. Although they are closely related, there are significant differences between them that can affect their function…
In the world of health and wellness, gummy vitamins have surged in popularity. Gone are the days when taking vitamins meant swallowing a big, chalky pill. Today, with their delicious, candy-like taste and bright colors, gummy vitamins have become a favorite choice for both kids and adults alike. But do these tasty supplements really stack…
Iron is an essential mineral, crucial for producing hemoglobin, which helps transport oxygen throughout the body. Many people, especially women, vegetarians and individuals with certain health conditions may struggle to get enough iron from their diet alone. This can lead to iron deficiency causing anemia, fatigue, weakness or pale skin, conditions that are often treated…
Inspirational talks, awards, endless meetings, new deals, discovering new trends in supplements, delicious food from around Europe, exclusive clean beauty products for the body and workshops by best-selling authors shaped the Natural and Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) 2024 in ExCel, London, for two days on the 14th and 15th April. The same as every year,…
Trendy diets come ang go. The juice diet was one of them and, during its golden era, it arrived under various guises such as juice detox, cleansing detox or juice fasting. Libraries filled their shelves with juice books, restaurants and bars adapted their offer to satisfy insatiable customers’ demand. Juices, juices and more juices. Juices…
Over the years, many different trendy diets have come and gone, sometimes within months. As the history almost always repeats itself, many new ones will appear in the future. Some diets may have a solid scientific background behind as they aim for people to achieve better health by reducing inflammation, boosting immunity or reversing type…
Sales of “vegan milk” or vegetables drinks increased exponentially in the UK and across the world, year by year. The Vegan Society estimates that non-diary beverages will reach sales of 565 million pounds by 2025. This represents a double growth compared with the period before the pandemic when sales were around 250 million pounds. Although…
Humans are designed to move, no question about that, exactly the same as all wild animals. Without the capability to walk, jump or run we wouldn’t be in this world. The capacity to move allowed us, millions of years ago, to evolve into the smartest beings on the planet – the homo sapiens. The technological…
