Calm Your Beans

In the last couple of decades chefs have become increasingly popular. Most of the world’s best chefs have written books about their cuisine and even some of them have had their own TV show, but what makes a good chef the best in the world? Being the best chef no longer means spending a ridiculous [...]

The digestive system. The journey of food from our mouths and through our bodies, all the while absorbing nutrients to keep our bodies strong and healthy. Amazing, right? Good digestion is a key to good physical health. If your body is running smoothly, it’s a sign that you are absorbing appropriate amounts of necessary nutrients. [...]

I know you people here in the UK love tapas, so as a Spaniard (although I’ve been away from Spain for a while now…) I thought it would be nice to share some basic recipes you can try at home.

Do you get to the mid afternoon and suddenly feel those hunger pangs? By snacking wisely you can feel healthy and satisfied all day long.

The end of the year is a hard time to do your weekly food shop. The supermarkets have awkward opening hours, having nothing left on the shelves or are shut altogether. I decided to be smart and do all my shopping for the New Year week all in one go, stock up and get it [...]

I got the Jamie Oliver 30 Minute Meals cookbook for my birthday this year. Apart from the fact that nothing actually takes 30 minutes (not unless you have Jamie’s incredible oven or fancy gadgets and someone cleaning up after you) it is a fantastic book with wonderful recipes in it. I’ve started doing a ‘recipe [...]

is on the 30th of November and celebrates the feast day of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The Union Flag is flown over Edinburgh Castle throughout the day. The day was made a bank holiday in Scotland in 2006 and the University of St. Andrews gives their students a day off. It’s not [...]

Everyone puts on a little or sometimes a lot of weight when they find themselves in a long term relationship. It’s not just women this happens to: many men find themselves with a beer belly they didn’t have when they were single.  But why?

According to the Food Standards Agency 3% of Brits are completely vegetarian and another 5% describe themselves as partially vegetarian. However, like anyone with a restricted diet, it is important for vegetarians to ensure they are eating a good balanced diet.

Hectic working schedules and busy home lives see many of us rushing through our days. With many not having time for breakfast in the morning (the most important meal of the day), meals become a quick 10 minute bite between meetings before running home to throw something together to feed the family. Our faced paced lives call for fast paced eating, and this is increasingly easier as more and more convenience/fast foods are available to us daily. However, there are many reasons why we should slow down when we are eating; here are 5 reasons why it is beneficial to all of us to eat slower.