I’ve learned so much about pilaf writing for this issue of EatWell — it’s so diverse, delicious and adaptable to whatever you have on hand. Plus it’s a bit of a crowd-pleaser, in particular this gorgeous pilaf which is full of wholesome flavours and ingredients. If you don’t have cauliflower then swap it for three cups of cooked rice such as brown or basmati.

We speak to the team from Elysia Wellness Retreat. The team at Elysia Wellness Retreat are leaders in the wellness industry and strive to help you achieve a more balanced and sustainable state of wellness for mind, body and spirit through their retreat programs.

Pine nuts are a nutritious seed containing vitamins E and K, magnesium and beneficial monounsaturated fats, all needed for good heart health. Eating foods like garlic, onion and mushrooms that are good sources of the trace mineral selenium will help boost immune function and reduce inflammation in the body.

Walk into any health food store or pharmacy these days and you’re confronted with literally dozens of different detox kits, pills and potions. Just what do they all do and are how do you know which one is best for you?

The lungs are often overlooked during a detox but along with the liver, kidneys and skin, they function as a major elimination route for toxins

This is my healthy take on a Greek classic pastitsio. Instead of a rich cheesy sauce, it’s topped with a much lighter blend of yoghurt, tahini and parmesan. It can also be made with beef mince if you prefer, but I personally prefer to use lamb.

BABY     ecostore Baby Body Wash For full disclosure, I do not have a baby of my own. However, my very lovely cousin came over with her 2-month old, Isla, for a weekend of pampering (for Isla, not us). Each and every ecostore product we used on little Isla was like magic. I was […]

FRAGRANCES     Dindi Desert Wood 100% Natural Perfume Since choosing to live a natural, toxin-free life, my senses have really started to refine themselves. Now, I can taste and smell synthetic fragrances and other nasties in the air – to the point that it’s almost unbearable. I can no longer wear standard perfumes but, […]

MENS   Country Life Soap For Tradies To test this product I enlisted the help of my brother-in-law who is a carpenter. When he comes home of an evening, he is often covered in sawdust, dirt and grime and needs a thorough clean! On top of this, he has very sensitive, dry skin so is […]

HAIRCARE     ecostore Dry Damaged & Colour Shampoo & Conditioner Shampoo:  Because I spend so much time in the surf, my hair is prone to sun damage and serious tangles. Luckily, ecostore Dry Damaged & Colour Shampoo exists to care for my hair naturally. The shampoo smells beautiful and works wonders in hydrating and […]

SKINWASH: FACEWASH     Dindi Cucumber Natural Cleansing Oil Dindi’s Cucumber Natural Cleansing Oil certainly contains real cucumbers! It’s the fresh and crisp smell of cucumbers that hits you first when you rub this gorgeous cleansing oil into your skin. Free from palm oil, PEGs, synthetic fragrances, artificial colours, preservatives and other nasty toxins, Dindi’s […]

SKINWASH: BODYWASH     Country Life Fresh Linen & White Clay Bar Soap The added ingredient of white clay caught my eye when it came to trying this product. I’ve tried a lot of soaps and body washes, but none have a fragrance so clean, pure and fresh as this option. Not only is it […]