Recipe: Chickpeas with Chard
Chickpeas with chard, parsley and tomatoes, with warm sourdough bread, makes a simple lunch, or a great breakfast, with the addition of a fried or poached egg.
Read MoreWhy are food additives getting banned? (Part 2)
It is safe to say that advancements in the food industry, and the inclusion of food additives to many foods have helped world hunger, making food production cheaper and extending the shelf life of food. However, does the pursuit of making food cheaper to produce have an impact on our health?
Read MoreRecipe: Spuds on the move
This is a perfect dish to include the kids to play around with. Also, if you have a platter of garnish, they can make their own creations.
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know When Buying Eggs (Part...
Eggs are a staple food in most Kiwi diets. Different egg farms have different farming methods, which produce different quality of eggs. In this article we explore egg producers in New Zealand and verification certifications that allow us to make informed choices about eggs.
Read MoreRecipe: Chocolate Mendiant
With Christmas around the corner, we’ll soon need to start planning and thinking about different dishes and desserts. At the same time, while we want to create something amazing for this festive time of the year, we don’t want to overcomplicate it. Mendiant is a French recipe made during winter months (Christmas time), and you’ll find it to be very versatile, a tad decadent, but still a healthy choice as a dessert.
Read MorePsychological benefits of Yoga: what does science...
Yoga is often seen as a form of practice and stretching that only has a positive impact on our physical health. In this article, we will discuss how yoga can be used as a form of therapy to help with mental health conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Pre-Traumatic Stress (PTSP) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Read MoreRecipe: Oolong Tea-Cured Salmon
Sometimes the simplest of ingredients can make a significant change. That is why I love cooking with tea. Its infusion of flavors can transform the simplest of dishes into something unique and special. For this recipe, I've chosen to work with Oolong tea.
Read MoreThe Healthiest Diets: Plant-based Diet vs Omnivoro...
In the second part of looking into these two types of diets, we see that plant-based diets can assist with cognitive health, diabetes and reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease. However, they also might increase the risk of non-communicable diseases due to micronutrient deficiencies.
Read MoreRecipe: Orange and Ginger Tea Cake
If you appreciate the zing of ginger and the aroma of oranges, and would like to surprise your better half with a tasty but also well presented dessert, then this tea cake is a great choice.
Read MoreIntroduction to Probiotics: Our immunity boosters
Research suggests that 70% of our immune system is located in our gut, which tells us that our gut microbiome plays an important role in our overall health. Today, we’ll see how probiotics fit into this environment, and we’ll also look at the health benefits and potential risks of supplementing with probiotics.
Read MoreRecipe: Tropical vegetable and rice salad
Delicious and nutritious vegetables, fruits and nuts mixed with fibre dense rice, make this a great and easy-to-make salad.
Read MoreExercise Guide to: Hardy Hamstrings
It is very common for many wanting more muscular legs, and to achieve that, they solely focus on growing larger quadriceps muscles. However, this often leads to a muscle imbalance across the knee joint, as the hamstrings get neglected. This imbalance leads to an increase in the risk of injuries, especially in females.
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