To me, the flavours of Portugal are zingy citrus, olives, olive oil and fresh herbs. I have combined these flavours to create a dense cake, almost a torte, in the hope it takes you to Portugal.

As summer comes to an end and cooler weather begins to descend, it’s an opportunity to reset your health and beauty routine and give your skin a little extra.

Loving, intentional touch does more than de-stress. It’s imperative to one’s emotional and cognitive growth and, in the early stages of life, one’s very survival.

Have you hit a yogic plateau and lost the spark in your practice? Here’s how to recharge your spiritual batteries and re-inject passion, energy and focus into your yoga again.

Including protein-rich foods like chicken in meals will provide amino acids to build and restore the body, along with helping keep blood sugar levels balanced and to give you a feeling of satiety after eating. Chicken provides plenty of zinc, which is an important nutrient needed for wound healing and to support healthy immune function, […]

It’s time for teen spirit. If you want to connect with your teenager and guide them through their next chapter of life with ease, conscious parenting is key, say experts.

Eggs make a valuable addition to your diet; they’re rich in protein and vitamin B12 for making red blood cells and maintaining a healthy nervous system, and vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones and immune health. Eggs also contain choline, needed to make the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is vital for healthy brain function and memory. Always buy organic eggs when you can.

There’s no doubt you’ve heard of intermittent fasting. A recent study highlights its positive effects on aging and cell rejuvenation.

“Should” is an insidious notion often fraught with expectations, obligations and distress. Free yourself from “shoulds” by becoming aware of how they show up in your life, gently accepting your reality and taking the pressure off an unrealistic desire for perfection.

Honey, honey. Not just an ingredient in desserts, this gift from nature offers a plethora of health benefits for your body’s largest organ — your skin.

Okra has been used traditionally as a food and medicine for hundreds of years in South America, Africa and the Middle East. Okra provides a good dose of vitamin K, calcium and magnesium for strong, healthy bones and blood clotting, and B vitamins, including folic acid, which is important for pregnant women.

The chemicals in everyday household cleaning products are a poorly scrutinised health hazard. Fortunately, more of us are rediscovering the natural cleaning methods our great-grandparents once used.