An incredibly valuable medicinal plant, dandelion tastes bitter and salty. All parts of the plant can be used — root, leaves and flowers — as a food and a remedy.

I love adding olives and roasted capsicum to this traditional Tuscan-inspired recipe. The addition of pan-fried okra and lemon gives the dish an interesting textural twist. The salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and bread. If you only have fresh bread, just leave the bread uncovered on a plate to dry for an hour or dry it out on low heat in the oven.

A recent UK study has found that eating just one extra portion of fruits and vegetables a day could have the equivalent effect on mental wellbeing as eight extra days of walking per month.

Okra makes a surprising addition to these lovely spiced puffs, which are perfect for lunch or lunch boxes, or as a side for dinner.

A strong support network is integral to your health and wellbeing. These people are likeminded souls who accept, support and love you exactly as you are. Yet to meet them? Here’s how to find your tribe.

Meditation was once seen as a spiritual practice reserved solely for yogis but has now become widely recognised as something that can help to combat a variety of health concerns such as gut health health of your skin.

This recipe is one of my all-time favourites for using up leftover vegetables. It can be made in a tagine or a pot. My tip is to add dried apricots for a touch of sweetness and some chilli flakes for extra heat. It can be eaten as a main or side dish for Sunday roast.

This super-fragrant pilau (also known as pilaf) is the perfect dish for a cosy night in. The combination of tender lamb studded with spices, and rice is just delicious. I love adding dried apricots to this dish but it’s equally lovely with raisins. Add pine nuts for an extra bit of crunch and texture to the dish.

Are you a water baby? Do you love long showers, soothing swims, blissful baths? Hydrotherapy may be the healing stream to wash away your woes.

Brassica vegetables such as cauliflower are nutrient-rich powerhouses that are loaded with disease-fighting vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Most of brassicas’ beneficial effects are linked to their unique phytochemicals which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid- and blood-sugar-lowering effects. This makes cauliflower an excellent food choice for helping to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Given their stunning array of health benefits, most of us are probably not getting enough of this versatile and delicious family of vegies.

Everything just tastes better in a clay pot — even this tasty, gluten-free butter chicken recipe! This version will help give your Friday-night curry a gut-friendly upgrade.