Sitting down at work (close to 6 hours daily for most), sitting in our cars, slouching forward and looking at our phones (close to 5 hours daily) and only having 14 minutes (women) and 24 minutes (men) per day to exercise, leaves us all stiff, bent and aching. The bad news is that it will get worse with age. The good news is that we can reverse it.

The peppery flavour of the watercress and rocket mixed with the sweet orange, makes this a great tasting salad.

In ayurvedic medicine there are three doshas that make up our individual and unique mind-body type. They are called – Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and they determine our body shape, mental activity, personality and what diseases and health issues we might be prone to. If you have cold hands and feet, dry skin and are dealing with constipation, you should learn more about the Vata dosha.

These Asian inspired pork mince filled lettuce cups are perfect for a snack or as a delicious light meal.

During the winter time our respiratory system is exposed to an increased amount of bacteria and viruses, and sometimes our sinuses, throat and lungs get impacted. To support them in their recovery, many studies suggest using certain herbs as they exhibit powerful anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial effects.

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.

These Moroccan-spiced kumara and lentil fritters are packed full of goodness. An easy and interesting vegetarian dinner.

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%.

Vegetable soup is always so popular, the flavour is boosted with fresh turmeric, or you can use ground turmeric if you prefer.

A tasty dip with potato dippers – great for tapas. We used smoked kingfish which is delicious.

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.

These Middle Eastern meatballs combine chickpeas and lamb mince with a handful of fragrant spices.