Sally Duffin

Maca root is rightfully enjoying the spotlight right now as a key ingredient added in smoothies, shakes, chocolate bars, and more. Grown exclusively in the Peruvian Andes, maca has a long history of traditional use by indigenous communities in South America, for supporting energy and fertility ...

People often avoid avocados because they're high in calories, but a new study reveals an avocado a day can actually help you shrink belly fat and lose weight.  The high level of avocado calories – about 240 for an average-sized fruit – come mostly from the fat content or 24 grams of fat, but in contrast to processed foods that are high in saturated fat, these natural "good" fats in avoca

Soy products often get a bad rap, especially when the question comes up of whether they are healthy or harmful. Until a decade ago, soy milk had been the most popular plant-based milk on the US market, but now almond reigns supreme, with 63 percent of all plant-based milk sales. As 67 percent...

The connection between food and mental health is now well established, with studies from across the world highlighting links between diet and brain function, including emotional wellbeing. But it seems certain foods are better for your mental state than others. Acc...

Hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, anxiety, low libido, forgetfulness, and weight gain are just some of the symptoms affecting women in the phase of life leading up to menopause. These symptoms can last for several years before actual menopause occurs, in a transition phase known as perimenopause (which technically means around menopause). During ...