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Ashwagandha is known as the king of Ayurvedic herbs, and for a good reason. It is a rejuvenating and adaptogenic herb, and more studies and research are now showing that it can help with anything from poor sleep and immune system, to raising levels of testosterone in men.

While the temperatures are still high, we might as well enjoy the last gasps of summer, together with New Zealand mussels, in this delicious and wholefood recipe.

In individuals with diabetes, the body fails to convert glucose into energy. This causes a build-up of glucose in the bloodstream and over time certain symptoms begin to emerge, which need to be addressed immediately.

This vegetable and lentil curry can serve as a lunch, with brown rice added, or as a light dinner. By adding garlic and ginger, you can give it a bit more of a kick, to open up your airways.

It seems that nutrition labels on the back of food products are getting longer and more complex to understand, which leaves many of us wondering — what is really in our food? Food processing and food manufacturing have brought many areas in the world out of starvation by making food items last longer and more available. But in our modern world of convenience, have we become too reliant on semi-prepared and fully processed foods, and what long-term effects might this have on our health?