Carrots, the orange vitamin filled vegetable that was rumoured to help you see in the dark, was originally purple. Carrots were originally purple, not orange. The first cultivated carrots were purple; they were found in the Persian Plateau area (it was found across parts of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan) in the 10th century. The purple carrots have high levels of anthocyanin (an antioxidant), which is very good for your heart and blood vessels. The reason why carrots

Have you ever heard the word Ikigai? Ikigai is a Japanese word that refers to finding a sense of purpose and a reason for living. Some Japanese people’s lifestyles have been influenced by Japanese philosophy. Some people even think it’s the cause of their longevity and happiness. What does ikigai mean? The word Ikigai combines with “Iki” meaning life and “gai” meaning value. It shows that everyone has a purpose in life to offer the world. Some Japanese people say it is what

It’s no secret that print is out of fashion- with the rise of the internet's poisonous instant gratification and tech companies consciously triggering our endorphins to addict us to our screens, our attention spans have measurably declined. No wonder we can’t seem to sit down to read the newspaper in the afternoon. And as the younger generations sit glued to their screen, the ship that is physical media quietly sinks behind them. 88% of adults over 65 (which is the highest

Influencers are constantly promoting new products and the latest fashion trends, but do they actually like what they showcase? With so many influencers endorsing new brands, it’s time to ask if they truly support the brands and products they claim to love. Are they genuinely sharing their opinions with their followers, or simply following whatever a brand tells them to do? Through brand deals, paid partnerships or engagement on videos, influencers can earn a significant amoun

Chocolate chip muffins: Here is a super simple recipe for fluffy chocolate chip muffins that take less than 30 mins to bake. You can also adjust this recipe if you want to make other muffins (for example blueberries muffins). Ingredients: - 2 eggs - 150 g white or brown sugar - 1 tbsp vanilla extract - 100 g yoghurt (plain) - 75 g butter (melted) - 150 g flour - 1/4 tsp baking powder - lots of chocolate chips (+extra on top) 1. Measure out your ingredients 2. Mix together yo