In sport, aside from physical performance, mindset matters too. Across post-match interviews, pre-season training summaries, competition retrospectives and athlete memoirs we see the same sentiment emerge time and again: mental resilience and focus are often more crucial to success than physical performance. Given the subjective nature of terms like “mental toughness,” “concentration,” or “confidence,” consistent … Read more

This mixed bean chilli is both nutritious and delicious. It is also ideal for batch-cooking and it never gets dull, as you can mix and match how you serve it – pop it into tortilla wraps and serve with my simple smashed avocado and homemade salsa, enjoy it as a jacket potato filling with grated … Read more

These Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are soft, chewy, and perfectly pink—making them an ideal treat for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, classroom parties, or anytime you want a fun no-bake dessert. Strawberry gelatin gives these treats their pretty color and fruity flavor, while gentle stirring keeps them light and fluffy instead of dense and tough. Dress them … Read more

The food industry is operating in a world that looks fundamentally different from the one in which most food safety systems were designed. Digital technologies are now embedded across production, supply chains, logistics, and consumer interfaces. Data is generated continuously. Decisions are expected in real time. Transparency is no longer a differentiator, it is an … Read more

Key Takeaways Sleep is an underappreciated and often-neglected recovery tool and a vital element of our health and well-being. Here are some practical sleep strategies from this conversation with Nick Lambe: Take an honest look at your current relationship with sleep. If there are rooted negative beliefs and … Read more

This Brazilian-style pork loin gets marinated in brown ale, garlic, and herbs, then grilled and finished with Parmesan cheese. The beer adds depth, and the marinade keeps everything tender and flavorful. It’s straightforward, easy grilling with results that are both delicious and kind of fancy looking (without being fancy at all). The technique works whether … Read more

People with genetic mutations that leave them with an LDL cholesterol of 30 mg/dL live exceptionally long lives. Can we duplicate that effect with drugs? Data extrapolated from large cholesterol-lowering trials using statin drugs suggest that the incidence of cardiovascular events like heart attacks would approach zero if LDL cholesterol could be forced down below … Read more

Maybe you’ve seen microgreens at your local farmer’s market or farm to table restaurant. These little green plants are similar to sprouts, and just as packed with nutrients. Growing microgreens at home is really easy and offers so many health benefits! What are Microgreens? Microgreens are miniature plants of greens, herbs, or other vegetables. Like … Read more

These are the BEST Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies ever! Soft, thick & chewy vegan cookies filled with chocolatey goodness. My absolute favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe & so easy to make you don’t even need a mixer. Looking for more vegan desserts? Try my Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, or this easy Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate … Read more