Nutrition

Known as the “queen of spices”, the active ingredients in cardamom exhibit a variety of metabolic activities including reducing spasms and cramps, lowering blood pressure and relaxing the heart.

We speak with Phil Hugenholtz, the co-founder of Microba. Offering in-depth gut microbiome testing and analysis, Microba can help to discover your unique microbiome, how it affects your gut health and how you can achieve a better balance between desirable and less desirable microorganisms in your gut.

We speak to Kim Bulder, the resident naturopath at Manuka Health. Founded in 2006 and driven by the desire to understand the benefits of these natural products, Manuka Health are proud producers of native New Zealand Manuka Honey and bee products. Here, Kim sheds some light on the company’s practices and how they care for their incredible little bees.

Pine nuts are a nutritious seed containing vitamins E and K, magnesium and beneficial monounsaturated fats, all needed for good heart health. Eating foods like garlic, onion and mushrooms that are good sources of the trace mineral selenium will help boost immune function and reduce inflammation in the body.

Walk into any health food store or pharmacy these days and you’re confronted with literally dozens of different detox kits, pills and potions. Just what do they all do and are how do you know which one is best for you?

Whether you’re trying to boost your memory or improve focus and productivity at work, including brain-enhancing foods, herbs and nutrients in your daily diet is a must.

We chat with dedicated artisans across Australia bottling vinegar with passion, love and care.

We speak to Terry Memory from 13 Seeds, the producers of Australia’s largest range of hemp superfoods. Using 100% natural Tasmanian hemp oil and seeds, 13 Seeds helps Australians get healthy by easily incorporating the health benefits of hemp into their everyday routine.

Marinating is an age-old process to intensify the flavour of food before cooking.

You can snack on it, drink it and cook with it but did you know that fruit can be used as a natural beauty product? Find out how to feed your skin, naturally.

Carrots hold a special place in our hearts. They are great raw or cooked. Kids generally like them. They are great for your body and, perhaps most importantly, they are an excellent vehicle for hummus.

The common plant ivy has many effects when used medicinally but its prime action is as a respiratory anti-inflammatory — very useful in conditions such as bronchitis.