Features

Changing our consumption habits can protect the planet

Up to 60% of GHGs are linked to household consumption, so consumers have a huge impact on the planet; if you want to make a difference take a look at what you buy and eat.

Feast then famine – how fasting might make our cells more resilient to stress

Fasting is something that human beings have practiced throughout history, Now research shows that alternate day fasting stresses cells – which may actually make them stronger.

Time to rethink omega-6 fatty acids?

Leaner bodies, less heart disease and diabetes risk found in people with higher levels of omega-6 linoleic acid – is it time to stop demonising this essential fatty acid?

Is it possible to get 15% of your calories from sugar and still be healthy?

In one long-lived tribe in Tanzania the sugar intake is as high as in the West, but there is no obesity or diabetes crisis. Is honey the sweet secret of health for them?

Borage for health – and courage!

Borage, also known as starflower, is sometimes called ‘the plant that cheers’ due to its anti-inflammatory, pain- and stress-relieving properties.

Love your oats! They’re a key to ‘rude health’

Traditional foods like oats have an important role in nourishing us today. Read this excerpt from the new book Eat Right, try the world championship oatmeal recipe & win a copy of the book.

The Longevity Hot Spots: happy lands of just enough

The quality of our farming is linked to the quality of our food – and this in turn is linked to our health and longevity. A fascinating look at how the healthiest, longest-lived people in the world farm and eat.

Celebrating the International Year of Pulses 2016

The United Nations has declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses in celebration of the ultimate healthy people, healthy planet food.

Painful insecurity – economics and physical distress

Most of us feel stressed about money at some point in our lives and according to new research, this stress may be causing us physical pain.

Organic food is more nutritious – and it can feed the world

Two new studies show that organic meat and milk contain more vital nutrients than conventional – and that organic farming is key to feeding the world in a changing climate.