Gaia Retreat & Spa’s extraordinary setting goes beyond the lush rolling hills and breathtaking vistas of the Byron Bay hinterland. The region is famed as the healing capital of Australia – abundant in organic foods, talented therapists and a unique spirit. These are gifts of this very special region that are wholeheartedly embraced and incorporated into the Gaia experience and assets that appeal to a worldwide market.

Antioxidants defend against cell-damaging free radicals, which increase your risk of disease and premature ageing. Including a variety of antioxidant-rich foods in your diet is one of the best ways to optimise health and longevity.

This dish does require a little prep; however, it can be done the day before or in the morning. It’s a DIY meal that everyone can get involved with, even the kids. The BBQ sauce may sound like a lot of effort but once made you have a really versatile flavour bomb to use with everything. There are a number of online versions of this kind of sauce but this is my favourite combination. I recommend doubling the quantity!

We speak to Simone Abaron, the founder of bioactive hair care brand A.po.te’ca.ri®. The brand was born and nurtured in Sydney’s Bondi Beach by Simone who holds an associate certificate in Trichology and is also a qualified naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist.

Native bee populations are struggling because of loss of habitat and food, often caused by urban and suburban development. The good news is that a single tree or shrub can produce thousands of flowers with high-quality pollen and nectar, providing bees with the protein and carbohydrates they need to thrive.

This is a fantastic quick dish to have during the week. It provides you with loads of vegetables, complex carbohydrates and a good amount of protein and leftovers are great to have for breakfast the following day.

Chateau Elan at the Vintage is located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, NSW, in Pokolbin. The spa overlooks a prestigious golf course and is surrounded by vineyards, making for a very tranquil, green and luscious surrounding.

Here’s a super-simple recipe that also makes for a super-quick, nutritious, flavoursome breakfast or snack when you need it.

This simple, healthy yoghurt cake is an adaptable basic cake that I know you’ll keep coming back to. I think the combination of pear and ginger is a match made in heaven, but you can alter the spices and fruit to suit your taste and the season.

Food is our life source. The food we eat impacts in every area of our lives even though sometimes we are not aware of this. The food we eat can affect us on all levels – energetically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically.

Whatever circumstance or behaviour led you to feel it, guilt is an emotion that needs to be dealt with in order to leave the past where it belongs.