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Does health seem too complicated and confusing? Is is hard to know what's 'right'? Luckily, the science on what makes us well is actually...

Do you want to improve your health? Lose weight? Eat to help a specific issue? Mindful eating is a way of eating that can help with...

I heard about this bread awhile ago and have been meaning to make it for ages... Then had to post about it, its SO GOOD!!! Super simple...

There is growing evidence that by improving gut health, we can improve mental health and brain health too!! Clinical trials altering gut...

Have you heard about butyrate? M ost people would answer NO to this - I'd never even heard of it until a year ago!! Yet it's a vital part...

I love stir fry vege meals - quick, fresh, versatile and so delicious!! This is a tofu based vegan one with seasonal veges (including...

Does this cake look good or what?!! I love food (just in case you can't tell ) and I love feeling well and staying healthy But food is SO...

Many people are aware of the benefits of fasting on weight and blood sugar/cholesterol But did you know fasting can directly boost brain...

Fasting has gained in popularity in recent years for good reason - it is used to improve or even reverse various health issues and is...

Health and wellbeing can seem so complicated at times, with so many opinions, advice and 'plans' to follow!! Yet when you look at the...

It's a cool little chemical that's linked to a huge number of health benefits, and the best thing is your body naturally produces it,...

Often when people start on a health journey, it's so hard to know where to start and what to do - it can feel overwhelming There is sooo...

Mindfulness, meditation, and MBSR (mindfulness meditation)are all practices that aim to quiet the mind, bring a sense of peace and...

If you're like me and crave carbs when you're tired (who doesn't ) this is a great quick healthy solution It requires very little prep...

Thanks to @anourishingnotion for this recipe, its my new favourite Sprinkle over Muesli, breakfast bowls, chia pudding, apple crumble and...

While I know lockdown has been so hard in many ways, the silver lining for us is that life has suddenly slowed down Very few cars, no...

I've mentioned chronic inflammation /metainflammation in my posts quite a bit - so if you're wondering what it's actually all about this...

In my last post I talked about the concept of food and inflammation Some foods have been found to cause low levels of inflammation when...

I'm a huge believer in getting kids involved with food - from growing, to preparing, to cooking (and eating ) - it not only teaches them...

Butter chicken is apparently one of THE most popular takeaway dishes in nz (and overseas) - but its loaded with saturated fat and high in...