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  • Understanding Sluggish Digestion

    Understanding Sluggish Digestion

    Understand why if the digestive system slows, it affects more than bowel movement. The body’s energy dips and your whole rhythm feels heavier.

  • Overnight Prune, Chia and Kiwifruit Pots

    Overnight Prune, Chia and Kiwifruit Pots

    Try this recipe for an easy, delicious boost of energy in a pot. Quick and simple to make.

  • Mackerel and Black Lentil Power Bowl

    Mackerel and Black Lentil Power Bowl

    Omega-3 fats in mackerel in this recipe form part of anti-inflammatory signalling in the brain and have been linked to improved mood in those with inflammation.

  • Awareness and the Gut

    Awareness and the Gut

    Your gut and brain talk to each other. Scientists call this the gut–brain axis, a two-way communication line carried by the vagus nerve, immune messengers, hormones and the trillions of microbes that live in your gut

  • Broccoli, Rocket and Avocado Salad Recipe

    Broccoli, Rocket and Avocado Salad Recipe

    Broccoli provides compounds that upregulate our own detox enzymes through the Nrf2 pathway, a real-world example of food supporting detoxification.

  • Supporting Your Liver’s Natural Detox

    Supporting Your Liver’s Natural Detox

    Spring is the season for renewal, a time when nature turns toward growth and lightness, and we often feel drawn to do the same. Rather than harsh cleanses, think of a reset as a way to support what your body already does.

  • Nourishing the Pause: Eat Slower and Feel Better

    Nourishing the Pause: Eat Slower and Feel Better

    How we eat has a direct effect on how we feel physically and emotionally. One of the most nourishing things we can do right now is to slow down.

  • Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup

    Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup

    A simple, warming soup that’s gentle on digestion and deeply grounding – perfect for a winter pause.

  • Winter Wellness: Finding Flow in the Slower Season

    Winter Wellness: Finding Flow in the Slower Season

    As the days grow shorter and the light softens, many of us start to feel a shift not just in the air but in our bodies too. You might notice changes in your energy, digestion, sleep or cravings. These changes are part of a deeper rhythm your body follows, known as your circadian rhythm.

  • Kumara and Lentil Soup Recipe

    Kumara and Lentil Soup Recipe

    There is something deeply grounding about a bowl of homemade soup in winter. This sweet potato and lentil soup recipe is a gentle yet powerful way to support your body’s needs through the colder months. It’s also gluten and dairy free.

  • Roasted Kumara & Rocket Salad​ Recipe

    Roasted Kumara & Rocket Salad​ Recipe

    A Salad with Health Benefits​ Prep: 30 minutesServes: 4 people Ingredients (Salad) Ingredients (Dressing) Directions Preheat the oven to 230°C.​ Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned. Let them cool slightly.​ In a large bowl,…

  • The Importance of Blood Sugar Balance

    The Importance of Blood Sugar Balance

    By stabilising blood sugar, eating in alignment with your body’s cycles and nourishing yourself with key nutrients you can improve mood, energy and overall harmony.

  • Daily Flow: Non-Negotiables for Energy, Health and Balance

    Daily Flow: Non-Negotiables for Energy, Health and Balance

    Here are some suggested non-negotiables to choose from that can transform the way you feel, bringing a greater sense of ease and flow into your day. 

  • Warm Ginger-Turmeric Nourish Bowl

    Warm Ginger-Turmeric Nourish Bowl

    This Warm Ginger-Turmeric Nourish Bowl is simple to prepare, nutrient-dense and well-balanced, helping to support a steady flow of energy for both body and mind.

  • Gut Harmony for Sustainable Health

    Gut Harmony for Sustainable Health

    Sustainable health emphasises balance and resilience without depleting resources, whether it is personal energy, emotional reserves, or environmental sustainability. Healing begins by identifying and addressing the root causes of imbalances, empowering the body to heal from within.

  • Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe

    Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe

    This cheesecake is a powerhouse of sustainable nutrition. The cashew and seed base provides healthy fats, fibre, and plant-based protein, supporting energy and satiety.

  • Detoxifying Beetroot and Greens Soup

    Detoxifying Beetroot and Greens Soup

    Release the Power of Beetroot This delicious and warming soup is packed with detoxifying ingredients that support liver health and enhance the body’s natural detoxification processes. Prep: 20 minutesCooking time: 30 to 35 minutes Ingredients Directions In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until they are soft…

  • Nourish Your Liver for Better Health

    Nourish Your Liver for Better Health

    Support Your Liver for Optimal Health The liver is one of the body’s most vital organs, performing over 500 functions daily. It processes nutrients, detoxifies harmful substances, produces bile for digestion, and stores vitamins (A, D, E, K, and B12) and minerals (iron and copper). To maintain optimal health, understanding and supporting liver function is…

  • Stewed Apple Recipe

    Stewed Apple Recipe

    Who knew that a simple apple could have so many benefits? Apples are not just a delicious treat but a powerhouse of goodness for your body. Let’s discover the rewards of this humble fruit.

  • Challenges of Diverticular Disease

    Challenges of Diverticular Disease

    Half of those over 60 and a staggering 60% of those over 80 will exhibit signs of diverticular Disease.

  • Cracking the Candida Code

    Cracking the Candida Code

    Could your persistent gut problems be linked to something more elusive. Could it be Candida? Let’s delve into the world of Candida albicans.

  • Fight stress with Reiki, heal the body

    Fight stress with Reiki, heal the body

    Reiki is a a gentle yet effective practice that promotes stress relief and facilitates the body’s natural healing processes.

  • Eatloaf Recipe

    Eatloaf Recipe

    A novel recipe for a meatloaf without the meat. This recipe can easily be adapted to be gluten free too, making it versatile enough for large gatherings of friends and family.

  • Constipation

    Constipation

    Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal issues reported in Western countries. As you may expect, constipation often has a lot to do with diet and lifestyle. 

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