When you hear the word “microwave,” you probably think of the handy appliance that helps you heat up leftover pizza. But have you ever wondered why it’s called that? The appliance is named after the type of energy that is used to make...

In the past, food was simple, you would eat natural whole foods and meat that had been grown or reared locally, and there would be very few ingredients that you couldn’t pronounce or even have any idea of what they were in the stuff you consumed...

Even though they barely command a sentence in mainstream media, concerns over the growing population and decreasing food supply are topics that are beginning to crease people’s lips. To put it as bluntly as possible: there isn’t enough food...

Looking after our bodies and minds should be our number one priority, but sometimes life gets in the way, or we have to work all day every day to bring home the money which means that we feel we’ve earned the right to indulge in that healthy...

When you ask people what the hardest part of staying healthy is, it’s often healthy eating. The problem with healthy eating is that it has a reputation as being bland, dull, and pretty boring. Most of us believe that to eat healthily we have...

There’s been a pretty big cultural shift over the past few decades. The average person is more aware of modern health problems, and the things they can do to mitigate them, than ever before. Despite this, many of us find it extremely hard...

When people share your life, it’s up to you exactly how much of it they share. Many couples, for example, have taboo areas they don’t talk about such as religion or extended family. Some parents won’t talk about politics in...

Organic foods and drinks often get touted as being better for us. We get sold them on the premise they are free of pesticides and chemicals. Of course, one has to pay a premium for such a guarantee. Another claim made by organic food firms is...

You might have read the title of this blog and asked yourself; why would I want my home to be the one your friends gather at? Well, because there are loads of benefits, is the answer! First of all, you don’t have to go out anywhere. That means...