Aromatherapy has been a part of our natural medicine for thousands of years, and today with modern science proving its health benefits, essential oils are becoming a part of our everyday life. But before we go shopping for essential oils, we need to understand what they can be used for, and if too much of a good thing can be harmful.

These easy buddha bowls are tasty and nutritious. Featuring one of my favourite vegetarian proteins (haloumi) and a creamy avocado dressing. Yum!

Our thoughts affect our behaviours, and our behaviours are a guarantee of our successes or failures. Neuro-Linguistic Programming is an approach to communication, development, influence, and modelling excellence that can help achieve goals through changing thoughts and behaviours. There are many techniques and methods – so where do we start first?

Delicious for breakfast, brunch or lunch, these sweet corn and chive fritters can also be made bite-sized for pass-arounds.

How we perceive mental health plays a large role in how we respond to mental distress. As a community, we are up against a monumental barrier. It’s time to shift the narrative and eliminate the stigma around our mental health. How? Let’s start with a conversation.

Add some Kūmara to give a healthy twist to your traditional date loaf. A delicious treat for yourself and the family.

Prostate cancer rates have dramatically increased over the past few decades, with millions of men being diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. It is important that men are well educated about the risk factors, symptoms, screening and diagnosis as well as potential treatments to protect themselves from secondary types of cancer and increased risk of premature death.

Teriyaki sauce is so easy to make yourself and only requires a few ingredients. This teriyaki tofu with stir fried greens is a delicious meatless meal.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a herb that grows in many parts of the world. The entire plant is edible and its leaves and root are used for medicinal purposes. Dandelion has great health and nutritional benefits, and is a good source of vitamins and antioxidants.

With diet-related diseases on the rise and the need for sustainable food sources amidst a climate crisis, a plant-based diet might be a solution for both. However, we don’t necessarily have to be exclusively vegetarian or vegan, though the focus is to mainly eat plants. So, how can we do this?

The more progressive we become with technology, the more sedentary lifestyle we tend to have. On average, we sit 9 hours a day. Whether that be at our job, commuting, or relaxing at home in front of the TV, we are inadvertently impacting our health through poor posture. Once our body molds to the positions we spend most time in, it becomes a challenge to assume a correct posture again.

Seaweed is a largely underappreciated food ingredient. Research and development in favor of functional foods are rising rapidly, alongside strong concerns for the sustainability of the world’s current food environment. Algaculture (cultivating algal species) shows the ability to generate economic value and also contribute positively to social, cultural and ecological well-being. Does this mean that seaweed will be one of our main future food sources?