Let’s face it — as a nation, we’re getting bigger.
Around 64% of adults in the UK are now overweight or obese, and childhood obesity is rising at a worrying rate.

A recent report by Nesta and Frontier Economics estimates that obesity costs the UK economy £126 billion every year, including £12.6 billion in NHS treatment costs alone.

Beyond the numbers, obesity fuels a wave of chronic diseases — from diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease to poor gut health and even cancer.

While many factors play a role, the biggest culprit remains our food choices. Over 54% of calories in the average UK adult’s diet now come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — and that’s where the problem begins.

That’s quite a title - Queen of Superfruits. But it’s for good reason.

The baobab tree is an enormous ancient tree native to Africa and Australia.

It is also known as the tree of life and produces fruit that naturally dries on the tree.

Baobab, (or adansonia digitata if you want to get technical), is quickly growing in popularity thanks to its rich profile of nutrients and health benefits.

But what are these benefits, and how can you make baobab a part of your daily routine? Let’s talk about it.

Maca root - less commonly called lepidium meyenii - is a plant native to the Andes of Peru, but has recently become commonplace in the cupboards of health and wellness-focused people around the world.

Maca is a cruciferous vegetable related to vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts.

There are a host of reported benefits of maca root, but what exactly are they, are they true, and how can you enjoy maca root as part of your daily routine?

Read on to find out.