Power naps are frequently recommended as a way to improve cognition, focus and reduce tiredness. But what are the physiological effects on the body, and why can longer nap times leave us more groggy and tired than before?

This is a simple recipe to making nut milk, in this case, from pumpkin and sunflower seeds. It provides a good amount of protein and healthy fats, and only a fraction of carbohydrates.

Discovered in 1929, Vitamin K has a crucial role in preventing bleeding and coagulation, especially in newborns, and is important for our bone and cardiovascular health. Ongoing research also suggests that vitamin K can assist with cognition, skin health and wound healing.

This is a delicious winter warmer, where we can also use kūmara instead of pumpkin.

Healing is a process and is often more than skin deep. Many times we can only start to heal once we have gone through far more than we initially thought we could. It is in that darkness that we can distinguish the faint light that leads us forward, and becomes our guide to the new chapter in our lives.

For this recipe we only need a few ingredients, which most of us already have in our pantry, and the end result is an amazing dessert or light breakfast.

The ketogenic diet (KD) is recognised for its potential to support fat loss, but its impact on physical performance, especially for athletes, remains contentious. While anecdotal evidence suggests performance benefits in some scenarios, scientific studies show mixed results. KDs may promote fat oxidation and weight loss but might not be ideal for enhancing muscle mass or performance in high-intensity activities.

This is a simple and fast dish if you are looking for flavour and a quick boost regarding your energy levels.

During prenatal development, amino acids are vital for proper growth and formation of the fetus, and contribute to the development of organs, muscles, and the nervous system. They also have a direct impact on other compound molecules such as nitric oxide that supports placental growth and enhances maternal-fetal blood flow, ensuring adequate supply of nutrients and oxygen.

This a handy and quick little recipe for a chocolate brownie, and uses Dutch cocoa, a handful of nuts and a few chunks of Whittaker's.

Slow breathing is often defined as taking about six breaths per minute, and many of us are not far away from this figure in normal circumstances. This, of course, will differ when it comes down to our age, weight or how we breathe – through our nose or mouth. Studies have shown that slow breathing, through our nose, can positively impact our memory, cognition, stress levels, blood pressure and even our bowel movements.

A simple and fast dessert when you’re in a rush, and instead of apple, kiwi and lychees you can use other fruit that’s in season or even add more colour by selecting exotic fruits.