Recipe: Courgette Chana Dahl
The chillis, garlic and courgettes make this courgette chana dahl extra delicious.
Read MoreThe Best Possible Self – Mental Health Exerc...
We all often wonder what our future will look like, and we try to live it (just a bit) in our mind. It makes us feel good about ourselves. The Best Possible Self exercise assists us with this visualization and helps us to connect the present with the future and (if we work towards it) make that future a reality.
Read MoreRecipe: Vegetable Laksa
Try a vegetable version of this the popular chilli and coconut Vegetable Laksa dish immersed with flavour and a delicious aroma.
Read MoreThe health benefits of mushrooms and fungi
Mushrooms and fungi, due to their singular position in the tree of life and their various components, have a great potential for health-promoting functions. Currently only 150,000 different types of fungi have been classified, which is less than 10% of all species. This means that the research about fungi and mushrooms' potential health benefits has only begun.
Read MoreDiet and the Brain: Our brain on sugar
Sugar has become a staple in our diet. It is important to understand the uses of carbohydrates and sugar in the body, and also the health risks. Learn more about carbohydrates, the effects of sugar on our brain and some alternative options to sugar.
Read MoreWhat is Neurofeedback therapy and brain training?
It might be time to place your pain killers and different medication aside for a moment because there is a therapy that is non-invasive and helps with our brain and body recovery and repair. Today we will be talking about neurofeedback and how it can help us long term.
Read MoreRecipe: Paella Tray Bake
This easy paella tray bake combines budget-friendly chicken drumsticks with flavoursome chorizo and lots of veggies. This version doesn’t include seafood, but a few prawns definitely wouldn’t go amiss!
Read MoreWhat are the first signs and symptoms of fibromyal...
Has it been months now that you are having constant body pain, brain fog and fatigue? Even your digestion seems to be suffering. The pain, stiffness and tenderness that you are experiencing are similar to quite a few other conditions and you are not sure what to do. Perhaps, you might be suffering from Fibromyalgia.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Intuitive Eating (with steps...
Nutritionists are now using Intuitive Eating to break the cycle of chronic dieting. It is important to understand that Intuitive Eating is not (another) diet. Learn what that means, how it works and the approach to health and food.
Read More10 Strategies for Mental Health while working from...
Since our first lockdown response to Covid-19 in early 2020, New Zealand has been in and out of lockdown. As a result, working from home has become a mainstream way businesses operate. Working remotely has its pros and cons; however, recent research reports significant concerns around the implications working from home can have on our mental health. How can we protect our mental wellbeing while working from home?
Read MoreA Guide to Mindful Eating
Every day we spend over an hour on eating and drinking, and an additional 50 minutes on thinking about food. Given that our days are mostly go-go-go, we often do not have the time to enjoy, savour and appreciate the food we consume. Understanding and making mindful eating practices a part of our daily life will help us to change this, and it also might improve our health.
Read MoreRecipe: Bok choy, Capsicum and Beef Stir Fry
Looking for something quick and colorful? Try this delicious Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe.
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