MJ is a freelance writer, avid reader and habitual ruminator (and user of fancy words). She couldn’t live without books and her cats. On her days off, you can find her cycling up and down the Lea Valley, searching for a great vegan recipe to cook, or, well, reading her book with her cats.

Munjeeta Sohal

It's estimated that 30% of all food produced globally is wasted. Here's why reducing our food waste is important, and how we can all do our bit.

Carrots are most often associated with three things: carrot cake, Bugs Bunny, and the ability to see in the dark. So, where did that last one come from and is there any truth to it?

Vegan baking has a reputation for being tricky and, let’s be honest, “Vegan Week” on The Bake Off did nothing to dispel those rumours. The good news? This doesn't have to be the case. In fact, from personal experience, the vegan cakes I’ve baked have been more successful than their non-vegan counterparts.

Vitamin B12 is essential for our bodies to function properly; not getting enough can have devastating effects. Here's why it's important and why taking supplements might be a good idea for everyone.

What We All Need to Know About Vitamin B12

Not sure what you can do in the face of the climate emergency? Here are some little adjustments that can make a real difference.

Oranges = vitamin C, right? Well… not necessarily.

We untangle Popeye’s obsession with spinach and uncover the real reasons to eat this leafy green.

Does a glass of red wine a day keep the doctor away? We've all heard talk that a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away, but what about the health risks associated with alcohol?

Healthy bones mean drinking cow’s milk. Right? Wrong. Here’s our guide to making sure your bones are as healthy as they can be, whether or not you want to drink dairy milk.

Top Tips for Great Bones (That Aren’t All About Calcium)

Empathy makes us human, but is it always a good thing? We look at the pros and cons of empathy and how to be more (or less) empathetic.

hat if, when we went to the doctors, they prescribed us fruit and vegetables, meditation, or exercise, rather than a pill to pop? Join us in imagining a different attitude to health and wellbeing.

Should Doctors Prescribe More Than Just Pills?

We looked at the lifestyles and eating habits of the longest-living communities in the world to pop together some tips that may help you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Munjeeta Sohal

Posts by Munjeeta Sohal

8 Ways to Reduce Food Waste

Do Carrots Help You See in the Dark?

The Best Vegan Cakes

What We All Need to Know About Vitamin B12

11 Ways to Reduce your Carbon Footprint

Foods High In Vitamin C

Does Spinach Make You Strong?

Is Red Wine Really Good For You?

Top Tips for Great Bones (That Aren’t All About Calcium)

Should We Be More Empathetic?

Should Doctors Prescribe More Than Just Pills?

7 principles to help you live to 100

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