Several areas in Sardinia have a higher population of centenarians when compared to the rest of mainland Italy. Also, in Sardinia men seem to have the same life expectancy as women. This is in sharp contrast to other regions, which makes us question – what longevity mysteries does this mountainous island hide?

This recipe is a fantastic source of both animal and mycoprotein (from mushrooms). It’s a tasty dish, combining meat, mushrooms and potatoes. If you can, always select organic New Zealand beef and lamb.

Neurological disorders are the second leading cause of death and the primary contributor to global disability, and the number of individuals living with brain-related diseases is projected to double by 2050. Are you willing to become just another statistic, or are you prepared to ensure that your memories stay with you until very old age.

Making guacamole is easy, but making great tasting guacamole take a little bit of effort. Also, avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fats, which makes this recipe tasty and nutritious.

The quad muscles are important for a variety of movements, and several issues can occur either due to over activity or underuse, which is why preventative exercises are there to reduce the risk of injury and allow us to keep moving.

Blueberry muffins are a treat on their own, especially with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. They’re fast and inexpensive to make, and quite possibly everyone’s favorite. However, what happens to the taste when you add a hefty portion of orange zest… because they can’t possibly taste better. Or can they?

Some of the food additives that we can still find in New Zealand manufactured foods, have already been banned in other countries. This includes certain food colours and dyes, artificial sweeteners and flavouring agents. With a recent study saying that 69% of food products in our supermarkets are ultra-processed, there is a high probability that we are consuming these potentially harmful additives on a regular basis.

This dish takes its name from “phla”, the herb-heavy Thai salad (not to be confused with “pla” or fish), and “goong,” which means prawn or shrimp. Fresh, juicy shrimp takes center stage in this easy-to-make salad, which can be served warm or chilled or at room temperature.

Ginkgo has been used in traditional natural medicine for thousands of years, but its real medicinal value has only been recognised in the last fifty years. Today, in Germany, Ginkgo is approved for the use in treatment for dementia.

While this is a simple gluten free recipe, I would suggest replacing traditional rolled oats with steel cut oats if you have Coeliac disease, just in case to make sure that there is no cross contamination.

In our previous article, we talked about how yoga can be used as a form of therapy to help with mental health conditions such as ADHD, OCD, PTSD and PTSP. In this article we look more into the benefits of yoga for mood disorders and how it can positively affect cognitive abilities.

Delicious as is, or extend with sliced celery and carrots.