We often find cookies as a perfect dessert, especially if at work and after a healthy meal. In saying that, nothing beats a glass of milk in a combination with chocolate chip cookies.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and a hormone that has many functions in our body. Being a chemical messenger, it has an important role in regulating our mood, healthy levels of sleep and assisting with digestion.

Place 12 cabbage leaves on the clean surface (table) and slice the rest of the cabbage thinly and set aside. In a bowl using your hand, mix beef mince, lamb mince, diced bacon, crushed garlic, Vegeta, paprika, rice, parsley, 10ml olive oil, ground pepper and one beaten egg.

Pregnancy brings significant changes to the body, and it can cause back pain and discomfort in the joints. Studies show that osteopathy can assist with alleviating this discomfort and pain, and assist with other issues such as respiratory conditions, post-surgical recovery and stress and anxiety management.

Place the flour and sugar into a large bowl and mix well. Taking a few cubes of butter at a time, rub into the flour mixture. Keep rubbing until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Preheat the oven to 175 degrees and line a 7x7 inch square pan with baking paper. In a large bowl, add coconut flour, eggs, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Stir well until no lumps remain.

Astragalus has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine in combination with other herbs. Its root is used for health care purposes. Modern day studies and research show that Astragalus can assist with anemia, diabetes, cardiovascular health and several other health conditions and issues.

Place prepared vegetables into the roasting pan and season it with 30 ml olive oil, salt & pepper, 1 tsp ground paprika, 1 tsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp chopped rosemary and 6 crushed garlic cloves.

The hip joints are vital to our mobility. To keep thighs and hips strong, we need to keep our glute or buttock muscles strong. Exercises can help both hip strength and hip mobility.

In a large pot cover the bacon hocks with cold water then bring to boil, drain the water and discard and then cover with cold water again. Add all of the remaining ingredients and bring to boil.

Selenium is an essential mineral found naturally in many foods. While in the 1800s it was considered to be a carcinogen, studies today show that it’s important for thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis, reproduction and a healthy immune system.

Heat grill to high. Grate the zest from half the lemon and squeeze the juice from both halves. Split the pork fillet down the centre, cutting almost all the way through, and open out like a book.