As women, it’s often easy to default to a self-critical mindset, especially when it comes to the way we perceive our bodies. Have you ever been given a compliment on your appearance, only to knock it down a couple of pegs in response?

Biogone’s landfill-biodegradable plastic is the logical solution in most cases as it is recyclable and sturdy, however when it cannot be recycled, it can be disposed of to a landfill where it will naturally biodegrade over time

If a donut and a churros had a love child, it would be a sopapilla. Soft triangles of dough are fried to pillowy golden perfection and then dusted in cinnamon sugar. So much easier than donuts, this recipe makes a big batch, which is great because you may need to “taste test” at least half of them.

These crunchy little balls are super tasty but super simple. You can double this recipe and have a serving for dinner, then make the balls with the other half.

This lovely, fresh salad provides plenty of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body, required for good eye health and vision. You will also get a good dose of vitamin C from this dish, which is important for collagen production and for maintaining healthy skin and a strong-functioning immune system. Quinoa is a highly nutritious seed that is rich in protein and dietary fibre to help keep you regular and promote healthy blood-sugar levels.

Rice and beans can sound bland and uninteresting, but this dish is anything but. Cooking the rice in the rich savoury broth means maximum flavour is absorbed, creating a delicious and filling dish that can be served as a side or a main.

This dish might be the best-baked beans you’ve ever eaten. Hearty and full of flavour with a sweet, tangy finish, these beans can be served as a delicious meal on toast or as a side dish. They are eaten as a snacking dip in Spain as well, scooped up with some crusty bread.

The ability to tend to oneself was once seen as a luxury, but as the hustle and bustle of the daily grind continues to add stressors to our lives, attending to our self-care has become more important than ever before!

Svadhyaya, the fourth niyama of Pantanjali’s Yoga Sutras, translates to self-study. The idea might seem mysterious and confusing, so here’s some guidance on how you can use svadhyaya to deepen your practice, and open up to a world of possibility.

WellBeing reader Jacintha Field shares how art therapy helped her and her son move towards a place of deep healing, growth and connection.

What really causes heart disease? Dr Michael Elsteien gets to the roots of the cause, but now that we understand it better, will we change our behaviours to defuse this metabolic time bomb?

We all carry certain biases, whether we’re aware of them or not, and inevitably these biases get passed to our children. Teaching your children about inclusivity, kindness and compassion starts with examining your own implicit beliefs.