Recipe: Pumpkin Pikelets
A perfect dish for breakfast and a great way to use up leftover pumpkins! The pumpkins can also be substituted with other veggies such as carrots or parsnips.
Read MoreDiet and Performance: High-Carb or Ketogenic Diet?
Exercise and diet can reduce our risk of mortality by 35%. This is why regular exercise, paired with a great diet that provides our body with energy, is important. However, when we cut out all the supplements, pre and post workout powders and drinks, we are left with the most basic question - should we be using carbohydrates or ketones as a source of our energy?
Read MoreRecipe: Lentil Fritters
These Moroccan-spiced kumara and lentil fritters are packed full of goodness. An easy and interesting vegetarian dinner.
Read MoreHow does hypnotherapy work – Rewire your Subconscious Mind
Our conscious mind is busy, which means that “we” are busy and often feeling overwhelmed. We simply don’t have the time to think about anything else apart from our priorities. Or do we? Cognitive neuroscience concluded that our conscious mind is only 5% of our cognitive ability. It’s time to learn how to use the other 95%.
Read MoreRecipe: Vegetable soup with fresh turmeric
Vegetable soup is always so popular, the flavour is boosted with fresh turmeric, or you can use ground turmeric if you prefer.
Read MoreHealth Risks: Trans and Saturated Fats
Fats are an essential part of the diet, and were one of the main energy sources in our early ancestors when carbohydrates from tubers and fruits were only seasonally available. However, with food processing and modern technology, we started consuming large amounts of saturated and trans fats which seem to be harmful to our health. To make informed decisions on our food, we need to understand the health risks of consuming ‘bad’ fats.
Read MoreRecipe: Smoked fish dip with potato skins
A tasty dip with potato dippers – great for tapas. We used smoked kingfish which is delicious.
Read MoreVitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B3, also called niacin, is one of the water-soluble vitamins, belonging to the vitamin B complex. It can be obtained from many food sources and fortified food products, and can be taken as a dietary supplement. However, important to note is that only 30% of niacin is absorbed, and with niacin’s role in cellular metabolism, having poor nutrition can cause potential health issues.
Read MoreRecipe: Middle Eastern Meatballs
These Middle Eastern meatballs combine chickpeas and lamb mince with a handful of fragrant spices.
Read MoreAyurvedic medicine and commonly treated health conditions
Good health comes by having our physical and mental self in balance, which is how we prevent diseases, and our health from declining. Ayurveda is a health and lifestyle system that can prevent, but can also treat diseases using different herbal preparations and other holistic approaches, which are often complementary to modern medicine.
Read MoreRecipe: Kūmara and eggplant green curry
A delicious green curry ideal for vegans if a curry paste without shrimp paste or fish sauce is used.
Read MorePhysical and psychological benefits of yoga – your mind and body will be grateful
Latest research shows that regular yoga practice can reduce hypertension, asthma attacks, effects of autoimmune diseases, and increase red blood cell count, our flexibility and core strength. For many of us who are looking to resolve certain health issues through a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, practising yoga should be a part of our daily routine.
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