What are Macaroons? No matter how filling a main meal might be - there's always some room for a cheeky nibble on a macaroon. But firstly and foremost, for all those who are wondering, what exactly are these delightful, small and simple coconut desserts? Is it a cake? Or is it a cookie? This short piece will explain how the macaroon is actually it's very own little thing entirely. Macaroon or Macaron? Macaroon and Macaron, is there a difference? And if there is, what is it? A subtle simplification of spelling proves this question to be quite confusing, in the...

In this modern age of 5G and Globalization, we are seeing a marked increase in the desire for a sustainable and healthy lifestyle – (I should think so too!) - from veganism to mindfulness, hybrids to the local refillery - people now; compared to more recent generations before, are becoming much more health/planet conscience. From the niche, to the mainstream, maybe one day, our disposable society might become a sustainable one, or at least, one can dream. So, in the light of this health/sustainability-conscious cultural surge, Chia seeds have joined the party, and in recent years, they have been enjoying...

Positive, healthy and sustainable vegan-living, shouldn’t mean sacrificing good-old snacking! And it's not always about being well organised with your Tupperware, sliced veg and hummus pot. It's about being clued-up, so read on, as this is the complete guide to vegan snacking, covering travel snacks, fun snacks for kids and even healthy late-night dessert snacks. What snacks are vegan? In defining snack as typically a “small-bite” between main-meals and vegan food as not containing animal products - then a vegan snack can be just about anything from a piece of broccoli, to a raw energy bar, or a packet of...

What is Intermittent Fasting? The idea of not eating for a restricted period of time for health purposes may sound contradictory. However, intermittent fasting—a practice that has been adopted for centuries—has made a prominent comeback over the last few years. The idea is this: you have an eating window and a non-eating window during the day. For some, this might mean eating during an 8-hour window and fasting for the other 16 hours of the day. For others, fasting might be longer—up to 24 or even 36 hours (which we don’t recommend unless you’re being supervised by a medical practitioner)....

What is Gluten? Gluten is a group of proteins that naturally occurs in most grains such as wheat, oats, rye, and barley. The term Gluten-free diet is used to describe nutrition that completely excludes grains containing gluten. Problems with gluten Gluten helps food maintain their moisture, elasticity, and shape. It is the primary reason why bread rises when baked and maintains that shape afterward. It also gives foods that chewy texture. However, gluten is also the only protein found in food that is indigestible. For most people, gluten is quite safe when consumed, but for people with certain underlying conditions,...