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When it comes to taste preferences, most of us gravitate toward the sweet, salty, and savoury flavours that titillate our taste buds. Yet, there's a lesser-known group of flavours—bitter, sour, and astringent—that deserve a place on our plates. Here's why. 

As we navigate the digital age with its constant barrage of texts and notifications, the siren call of social media scrolling, and the ever-present stressors of daily life, maintaining concentration can feel like a Herculean feat. Enter No Ugly Focus—a ground-breaking tonic designed to help us break free from the cycle of distraction and stay on track toward our goals – without the sugar crash.

Spicy foods like chilli have been a beloved ingredient in many cuisines around the world for centuries. Their fiery heat and unique flavour can add a kick to various dishes, not to mention their impressive health benefits – but there’s a persistent rumour that this fruit (yep, chilli is a fruit!) could cause cancer – let’s find out if these claims are founded. 

Ever noticed that you feel a little more on edge when someone around you is losing it? This ripple effect of stress is particularly present in the household where you’re shoulder-to-shoulder with family or friends. It turns out those age-old sayings hold a great deal of truth to them – secondhand stress really is contagious.

Sweating is a natural and completely normal part of staying cool and healthy, but some of the accompanying smells are anything but! If you've noticed that your sweat smells worse when you’ve overdone it on the sweet stuff, you're not alone. Here’s how your sugar habit is making you stink.   

Your nervous system is a complex part of your body, responsible for transmitting signals and optimising that gut-brain connection. It plays a crucial role in your overall wellbeing, affecting everything from your mood to your physical health. Here's how to hack the system in 5 simple steps. 

One key factor to hormonal harmony is oestrogen, a reproductive hormone with profound effects on the body. But when your levels jump disproportionally higher than they should be, you can end up with a number of problems. Luckily, there are a few simple lifestyle changes known to help regulate your oestrogen levels.

You probably know what sugar can do to your waistline, not to mention its effects on your mood and energy levels, but you might not be aware of the insidious effects it’s having on your hormones – and what this means for your whole body.

Mooove over dairy, there’s an impressive alternative that ticks all the boxes. From its anti-inflammatory properties to a powerful nutritional profile, goat’s milk is changing the game. 

In the ever-evolving world of gut health and nutrition, you've likely heard about probiotics and prebiotics. But there's a lesser-known player in the digestive health arena that's been gaining recognition and research attention—postbiotics. Never heard of them? You’re not alone.

Anxiety is a complex mental health condition that can be influenced by various factors, but did you know that what we put on our plates can make things worse? While it's essential to remember that food alone cannot cause or cure anxiety, certain dietary choices may exacerbate anxiety symptoms in some people – we’ll be looking at 5 of the big offenders.

We've all heard the advice to "eat the rainbow", but have you ever wondered why colourful produce is so good for us? Or what each colour means for your health? We’re here to unpack the unique benefits of each colour and get to the bottom of that age-old adage.