The Danish are renowned for being some of the happiest people in the world – yet every year they face long, cold and dark winters. Not only do they embrace the cooler weather, they use it to their advantage. How do they do it? This magical quality of contentment (despite the elements) is often attributed to their cultural mindset of hygge.

Lee Holmes shares with us how she aligns herself with nature! taking rest periods and disconnecting when she needs to (I know, shock horror!)

Packed with the health benefits of omega-3, protein, fibre and lignans, Stoney Creek flaxseeds, oil and meal products add a smooth, nutty taste to smoothies, dressings, cereal, yoghurt and baked goods. Stoney Creek’s High Linoleic Safflower Oil is a soft-flavoured kitchen oil that can be used for baking, dressings, pan searing — and even massages!

Packed with the health benefits of omega-3, protein, fibre and lignans, Stoney Creek flaxseeds, oil and meal products add a smooth, nutty taste to smoothies, dressings, cereal, yoghurt and baked goods. Stoney Creek’s High Linoleic Safflower Oil is a soft-flavoured kitchen oil that can be used for baking, dressings, pan searing — and even massages!

Packed with the health benefits of omega-3, protein, fibre and lignans, Stoney Creek flaxseeds, oil and meal products add a smooth, nutty taste to smoothies, dressings, cereal, yoghurt and baked goods. Stoney Creek’s High Linoleic Safflower Oil is a soft-flavoured kitchen oil that can be used for baking, dressings, pan searing — and even massages!

Stoney Creek flaxseeds, oil and meal products add a smooth, nutty taste to smoothies, dressings, cereal, yoghurt and baked goods. Stoney Creek’s High Linoleic Safflower Oil is a soft-flavoured kitchen oil that can be used for baking, dressings, pan searing — and even massages!

It’s cocktail o’clock! Using Giesen 0% wine as the base ingredient, these cocktails taste as good as they look.

Leaves from old healthy cauliflowers or cabbages from the supermarket are a good source of a molybdenum-rich material to use for compost.

Fermented foods are “hot” health topics these days, and tempeh is an excellent example as well as being a great source of protein.

Deep Blue Hotel and Hot Springs is a wellness destination situated in Warrnambool, a beachside town three hours’ drive west of Melbourne.

We speak to Danielle Koegelenberg, marketing manager at Kokonut Pacific, to find out more about the Niulife range of ethical and sustainable coconut-based products that benefit those in impoverished communities — and make you feel good too.

Chocolate and mint are the perfect combination. The peppermint essential oil gives a vibrant and fresh pop of mint flavour in the smoothie. Young Living’s Pure Protein Complete adds even more of a nutritional kick and it tastes great too.