Nutrition

What most of us don’t realise is that, despite the multitasking digestive brilliance of the many cells that line our digestive tract, we have a limited capacity to break down foods, especially fibre. Let’s take a look at, and celebrate, the bugs that do it for us .

One way I ensure my kids’ lunches are healthy without me having to spend hours in the kitchen is to cook meals that can be packed in the lunchbox the next day. I often bake this quick and easy recipe for dinner in the hope that there will be leftovers to fill wraps for school lunches the next day. It’s delicious and very sustaining for busy kids.

The Eastern modalities of yoga and Ayurveda have held cleansing at the centre of their philosophies for millennia. The specific techniques they have created are still powerful detoxification tools for mind, body and soul.

Herbs have a wide array of actions that can help you in all aspects of your detoxification process.

How much animal protein is too much? We take a look at the latest research that delves into diets high in red meat and the links between these habits and different diseases.

The strategies for reaching this milestone include adequate sleep, maintaining a healthy microbiome, protein and maintaining healthy brain function.

A classic corned beef, also known as silverside, screams English comfort food for me. On my English side, everyone loves it and it’s a homely dinner to serve to your loved ones. It also keeps in the fridge for a few days afterwards.

The salad you ate for lunch today may have used more fossil fuel than you did driving to work all week. The solution? Grow your own!

We speak to Renae Smith, owner of Bake Mixes, an Australian brand who create food packs that you can make in your own home.

For me, English food is comfort food, especially bubble and squeak. This dish takes me back to my childhood — granted they were usually frozen, though. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potato.

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.

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.