Juice
- NewsAlice Sholl
Aloe vera juice: Why we should all be drinking it
For most of us, aloe vera means two different things: Something we occasionally see on the label of a bottle of after sun, or a plant that we think would look quite nice in our downstairs bathroom. As a hardy plant that thrives in dry and hot habitats, the chemicals that aloe vera uses to protect itself - called polyphenols and phyto-chemicals - can do all sorts for our wellbeing. Shona Wilkinson, Nutritionist at Superfooduk.com says that not only is aloe vera perfect for soothing damaged skin
- NewsSophie Ball
January Detox? Here’s A Juice Retreat On Trial
It’s the account of Joe Cross, who is morbidly obese and stricken with an autoimmune disease. In an effort to lose weight and reclaim his health, he endeavours to drink only fruit and vegetable juice for 60 days. With that in mind I set off to Portugal to spend a week at Juicy Oasis, the retreat devised by familiar media personality Jason ‘The Juice Master’ Vale.
- NewsMelissa Dunne
8 ‘healthy’ foods and drinks that are actually bad for you
Trying to drop a few pounds to fit in to that little sparkly little number you plan on wearing to the office holiday party? These foods and drinks may seem healthy, but might be stopping you from finally dropping that last little bit of weight before holiday party season goes into full swing. All photos via Thinkstock
