The poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou once said, “It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.” Here, we look at the science of forgiveness and how yoga can help you to move stuck energies and emotions.

These gluten-free crackers make an ideal snack with dips and cheeses. Flaxseeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of plant-derived omega-3 fatty acid beneficial for cardiovascular health and helping reduce cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels. Flaxseeds are the richest plant source of lignans, which have powerful antioxidant properties that help fight free-radical damage. Foods rich in lignans have been found to lower the risk of heart disease.

Barberry is a source of the chemical berberine and has cardiovascular, neurological and immune effects.

Coconut water is not only a refreshing drink, but it supports everything from heart health to athletic performance.

This flavoursome dish is loaded with lycopene, a phytochemical that gives tomatoes their bright red colour and many important health benefits. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that has anti-cancerous properties. It has also been found to help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that help protect the eyes from blue light from computers, phones and TVs, and can lower the risk of age- related eye conditions such as macular degeneration and cataracts.

Tea is the most popular beverage in the world after water and it has a range of healing properties.

Discover the history, smoke points, flavours and uses of four favourite cooking oils: olive, avocado, sesame and safflower.

Black beans are beneficial for supporting cardiovascular health. Black beans contain vitamin B, iron, unsaturated fats and soluble fibre which are important for promoting heart health and keeping cholesterol levels in check.

Here we dish out everything about this Mediterranean-diet staple, from its health benefits to how to store it, plus our secrets on which olive oil is best and how to use it.

The first detailed study of this storied heart-healthy diet goes all the way back to the 1940s on Crete — the largest of the Greek islands in the Mediterranean. Find out what the island’s inhabitants were doing so right. Their lessons might astonish you.

Natural remedies have been part of our life for centuries. If you want a toxic free, healthy environment start using them now.

Have you ever wondered about your heart and how you’re taking care of it? If you or your family have high cholesterol levels, elevated blood pressure or systemic inflammation, eating a heart-healthy diet is essential for your wellbeing.