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Protein bars are often the snack of choice post-workout or between meals, but these so-called “health” foods are often teeming with added sugars – in fact, it may be the sugar, not the protein, that gives you that energy kick. The problem? It also gives you a blood-sugar spike and an energy crash. Here’s why, and which brands to watch out for. 

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. 

Bitter, bold and packed with an array of health benefits, bitter melon is a fruit that has intrigued taste buds and fuelled curiosity for generations. This tropical wonder has transcended cultural boundaries to become a symbol of wellness and vitality – here’s why you’ll want to add it to your shopping list.

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. 

Hormones are the body's messengers, regulating everything from stress to blood-sugars, weight and sleep. But there’s another hormone we’ll be focussing on today; oestrogen is a vital hormone, not just for reproductive health, but for bone, organ and mental health too – unfortunately, you can have too much of a good thing. 

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.

Researchers from Harvard University have confirmed the mental health dangers of ultra-processed food, but their findings on soft drinks with artificial sweeteners comes as a shock to many. Your diet Coke might not be the healthy alternative you think it is!