For thousands of years tea has been revered for its positive effects on the body. Drunk in ancient times not only for refreshment but for medicinal reasons, the health benefits of a steaming hot brew of freshly steeped tea leaves have long been touted by many different cultures.

A simple dish that can be adapted to include other fruit such as peaches, apricots or pear.

A citrusy delight with a honey-based syrup to keep the cake moist and lovely. The labneh adds a richness and works deliciously with the lemon, orange and honey flavours. This cake is based on a Jude Blereau recipe.

I love this little dish because it really packs a flavour punch! Not to mention the protein, iron and magnesium from the star ingredient — tempeh. Feel free to substitute tofu if you prefer.

This is a slightly different take on a curry in that you do a lot of the prep work first, and then it all comes together at the end. Endlessly versatile, substitute in any protein you like — I’ve used prawns, but you could use tofu, chicken or fish.

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This delicious dish lives and dies by the quality of the curry powder. If you don’t have any on hand that is relatively fresh, treat yourself to sourcing a new blend that hits your desired spice level. I used a delicious Middle Eastern baharat — yum! Ras-el-hanout is also a wonderful spice to

Ashwagandha could be beneficial in helping to reduce stress and assist with many other health issues. It lifts your immune system by diminishing inflammation which is a root cause of many illnesses.

You might be wondering: What on earth does a game of tennis have to do with leading a low-tox life?

The Bare Bird chicken products are 100 per cent antibiotic-free, accredited free-range and raised on a plant-based diet containing no animal by-products, antibiotics, hormones or steroids. The Bare Bird creator, John Hazeldene, says his family has always been at the forefront of setting high standards in poultry. “We believe a move to producing food without antibiotics is the right thing to do.”

We’re all marinating in a lot of uncertainty, stress and pressure right now. Yes, our stories are all different and so are the specifics of our stress, but one thing’s for sure… Everyone is doing it tough. Some, tougher than others.