This salad takes advantage of all the colours of the rainbow and is packed full of nutrients and superfoods. This is a perfect salad to use up any leftovers in your fridge, and produce can be changed according to the seasons.

We take a look at the social and health benefits of root-to-stem cooking, or using the whole plant — root, leaves, skin, stems and flowers.

Mingled among the clumpy kefir grains sits a plethora of beneficial bacteria and yeasts. We take a look at the magic of kefir.

Sweet potatoes are loaded with minerals, beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin B6. They are also great in a summery salad combined with fellow superfoods quinoa, avocado and leafy greens.

Diversity is not only important for your gut microbiome, it’s also important that we embrace a diverse society and diverse workplaces. Diversity equals resilience and we can always learn from those different to ourselves.

These are a great addition to any party, and a really fun activity for the kids to do themselves. I have used coconut and chia seeds as the base, but feel free to get creative and make your own additions.

Did you know that olives and vanilla bean belong to the fermented food family? These five humble foods will load your gut with beneficial bacteria.

These mini vegie quiches are perfect for staving off the crazy sugar high at kids’ birthday parties! Simply fill them with what you have in the fridge.

We discover the secret to baking the perfect loaf of spelt bread. Hint: it’s “all about the love”.

One topic that always comes up when discussing home prepared diets for dogs is: Can my dog eat this?

These muffins make a lovely, wholesome snack at any time, but dressed up with a little icing they are transformed into a very welcome party snack.

If ever there was a saviour to balance the sweet at a kids party then sausage rolls are it!