Food and all its iterations. A storied history, a vital cornerstone of a healthy and functional society, an art form, a mystery, a question for millions, and increasingly – a conundrum. Is this food healthy? What are so-called “good fats"?
Everyone wants to know what people who live to 100 eat. And we're increasingly getting answers. A 2026 review examining nutrition and longevity in centenarians highlights recurring dietary patterns rather than one magical food. The Tufts...
Frozen vegetables are convenient as are canned beans, and plain yoghurt. Wholegrain bread is convenient. Let's face it: even a microwave meal is “convenient". Sometimes convenience is exactly what gets dinner on the table. The problem is...
Can you eat your way to 100 years old? The idea sounds intriguing, and in fact, in the famed Blue Zones, there are certainly many people who are living well past 80 years and more. In Okinawa, off the coast of Japan, people are known for their...
And here’s the meat and potatoes. Stripping away the noise, labels, trends, and hacks: uncomplicating food goes back to the (unexciting) basics. A variety of foods, plants, fibre, protein, minimally processed foods, and most importantly –...
Every “health influencer” worth their Himalayan salt has a soundbite about ultra-processed foods. But does it all make sense? Beneath the hype lies a sobering reality: the food we eat isn't just fuel – it is the blueprint for our entire being....
Most of the vitamins you need can be found in the foods you eat, but if your diet is lacking, supplements may lend a helping hand. Although vitamins are good for you, an overdose can harm your health. Never take more than the recommended...
Just as you can overdose on drugs or alcohol, you can also go over the limit with things that are good for you, like vitamins. Every vitamin has a daily limit and if you exceed it, you could develop a condition called hypervitaminosis. It’s...
When it comes to relationships between the organs in your body, you’re probably not too familiar with the gut and brain connection. One’s all the way at the “head” of the house, so to speak, while the gut… well, that’s the midsection’s...
Gut bacteria Your gut is home to lots of tiny organisms, such as bacteria and fungi. When these organisms are in balance, they help produce important chemicals like serotonin, which affects your mood and feelings. But if the balance of...
