Nutrition Articles

Why cinnamon is a super spice for curbing sugar cravings, supporting PCOS and heart health
Rich in flavour and high in health benefits, cinnamon can enhance the taste of your food and support your overall wellbeing. Commonly known for helping with improving blood sugar control,...

Cinnamon named Viridian Ingredient of the Year 2025
Ethical vitamin company Viridian Nutrition is pleased to announce cinnamon as the 2025 Viridian Ingredient of the Year. Each year, Viridian’s nutrition experts review the latest studies and forecast...

How brahmi can benefit the brain
Brahmi has long been used in ancient Ayurvedic practices but today this impressive herb has been the spotlight of growing research supporting cognitive health. We unlock the science behind...

Brahmi - Herb of the Moment
Learn about Brahmi, also known as Bacopa monnieri, and the health benefits of this powerful herb, which has a long history of use.

Natural nootropic unveiled as the super ingredient for 2024 by Viridian
In celebrating nature’s positive influence to our health, Brahmi has been named 2024 Viridian Ingredient of the Year by ethical vitamin company Viridian Nutrition. Each year, experts at Viridian Nutrition forecast...

Lowering the risk of heart disease, how fibre supplements may help.
Our bodies naturally produce cholesterol to help it function and carry out normal processes. But too much cholesterol from dietary foods (eg animal fats, which are high in saturated...

Prebiotics and Probiotics – What’s the Difference?
Prebiotics and probiotics may sound similar but they both play different roles in promoting the growth of friendly bacteria in our gut. Probiotics ARE friendly bacteria, whilst prebiotics is...

Can beneficial bacteria influence our desire to eat?
Are you feeling hungry? The answer could lie in your gut microbiota. A new scientific review reveals how beneficial bacteria can influence feelings of hunger and satiety...