For a little crunch, garnish your salad with fresh roasted peanuts.

Found mostly in the Pacific region, sandalwood has had many uses throughout the history - from ceremonial burning to topical applications. With its woody and calming scent, sandalwood essential oil is today one of the favourites for stimulating endorphins, the pineal gland and relaxing tensions.

A delicious mixture of vegetables and tofu with a peanut sauce. The raw kohlrabi is delicious.

Diabetes is a complicated and debilitating disease on its own, and it gets more complex to keep it in check as the time progresses. Also, getting off plan, every once in a while, and not following steps as prescribed causes other health complications and risks. Today, we will see what these health risks are.

This Mediterranean crustless quiche is an easier and healthier alternative to regular quiche. It tastes a bit like a soufflé and makes a delicious summery meal.

Boswellia serrata as a herbal extract is a powerful anti-inflammatory that helps with swelling and agitating conditions such as arthritis and asthma. For a long time, it has been one of the main go-to herbs in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Today, it is being extensively researched as a part of modern medicine.

This salad has a great combination of flavours as well as a burst of colour. The dressing can be either creamy or a vinaigrette style.

Getting a good night of sleep is not always easy, especially in today’s world of technology, blue light, stress and family commitments. Many of us spend 6-8 hours in bed, but we still don’t feel refreshed in the morning, and we don’t know the reason why. Perhaps, we might be struggling with sleep apnea.

This Japanese-inspired miso chicken with crunchy apple slaw is simple and flavoursome. Make it more substantial with the addition of fresh buttered bread or a serving of brown rice.

Vitamin B2 is a water-soluble vitamin that helps our body to metabolize macronutrients and create energy. Riboflavin can be obtained from foods, but even with consumption of (processed) fortified food products, vitamin B2 deficiency can still occur. A better understanding of vitamin B2 might be helpful to improve our health.

There are many versions of dal around the world. This version is my hybrid and was a firm favourite in the Nurture Cafe. Play with the amount and variety of spices to suit your family!

Calves have an important role in our movement and posture, and if they're not at their optimal length, they can pull other muscles out of alignment. Also, having defined calves is quite aesthetically appealing, both in men and women. With a proper exercise guide and some dedication, you too can develop curvy calves.