Food
The Fake Shilajit Problem: What a 2026 Laboratory Investigation Found Inside the Wellness Boom
Ten years ago, one of the biggest questions surrounding Shilajit was whether the black resin contained too much lead.
By Rachel Branson · 7 Oct 2026
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INDI Brain Bar: A Plant-Based Snack Designed to Support Focus and Mental Energy
Can a snack bar do more than simply keep hunger at bay? INDI’s new Brain Bar combines 16 plant-based ingredients, more than 6g of fibre and a blend of…
By Rachel Branson · 6 Oct 2026
Food
Spraga Kombucha: A Fresh Alternative to Traditional Soft Drinks
Looking for something a little more interesting than another fizzy soft drink, but not necessarily reaching for alcohol?
By Rachel Branson · 1 Oct 2026
Book
How to Feed Your Community: Seven Lessons from Forty Years of Food Not Bombs
When my friends and I shared our first free meal outside the MIT Student Union on a foggy Halloween night in 1980, we had no permits, no nonprofit status,…
By Rachel Branson · 25 Sept 2026
Food
September is the New January: Five Top Tips to Reset
As summer holidays come to an end and the countdown to Christmas begins, establish healthier habits that can last until the end of the year and beyond.
By Rachel Branson · 21 Sept 2026
Food
Harira: A Moroccan Soup That Tastes Like Home
Discover the rich flavours of harira, a traditional Moroccan soup steeped in history, warmth and family memories.
By Rachel Branson · 20 Sept 2026
Food
Red Bull’s New Pistachio & Berries Winter Edition: An Unexpected Taste of Energy
Richard Branson heads to Red Bull HQ to taste the new Red Bull Winter Edition Pistachio & Berries, discovering an unusual flavour combination and…
By Rachel Branson · 18 Sept 2026
Food
Are Titanium Pans Actually Non-Toxic? My Taima Titanium Experience
The Taima Titanium Nutri Pan Pro 2.0 is a frying pan with a solid titanium cooking surface and no coating on it.
By Rachel Branson · 18 Sept 2026
Food
4 Best Mushroom Coffees For Gut Health: A Guide for IBS and Sensitive Digestion
Anyone managing IBS or chronic digestive issues knows regular coffee is often on the “no” list — which is a genuine daily disappointment.
By Rachel Branson · 10 Sept 2026
Food
The New 5:2: How Modified Intermittent Fasting Optimizes Metabolic Health
How modified intermittent fasting optimizes metabolic health, from 800-calorie fast days to Mediterranean-style eating and insulin sensitivity.
By Rachel Branson · 9 Sept 2026
Food
Why More Women Are Taking Creatine: The Benefits for Muscle, Brain Health and Menopause
Why are more women taking creatine? Discover the research into creatine for women, including muscle, strength, menopause, brain health, dosage, safety and…
By Rachel Branson · 8 Sept 2026
Food
6 of the Best Protein Powders for a Sensitive Stomach
Protein powder is meant to make life simpler, so it is frustrating when a shake leaves you feeling worse than before you drank it.
By Rachel Branson · 6 Sept 2026
East Sussex
The New Revolution for Survival
The industrial revolution, for all its amazing technology and inventions, has brought us to the brink of a precipice where the extinction of life for
By Rachel Branson · 4 Sept 2026
Food
Plant-Based Protein Powder: A Practical Guide for Busy Families
Protein powder has become a pantry staple in many American kitchens for practical reasons: a fast breakfast, a smoothie after soccer practice, or something…
By Rachel Branson · 2 Sept 2026
Food
SodaTide Scam or Legit Gut-Health Support? What the Evidence Actually Shows
You have probably already seen the promises: a purple bottle, a countdown timer, and language suggesting your gut bacteria are secretly sabotaging your…
By Rachel Branson · 30 Aug 2026
Food
Nutrition For Healthy Bones and Joints
Everyone dreams of a healthy lifestyle, free from any movement restrictions, but in reality, only a few work for it.
By Rachel Branson · 27 Aug 2026
Food
Vital Bull Review: Does This Beef Organ Complex Really Help Energy?
My energy has been flat for a couple of years. Nothing worth seeing anyone about, just a reliable slump every afternoon and not much left in the evening.
By Rachel Branson · 23 Aug 2026
Food
5 Best Decaf Mushroom Coffee Blends: A Morning-Ritual Guide
The most sustainable morning ritual is one that leaves you feeling good, not wired-and-then-drained.
By Rachel Branson · 20 Aug 2026
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