Many spices have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties due to their phenolic compounds like flavonoids. Spices also contain micronutrients such as iron, magnesium and calcium. Spice: the fruit, seed, bark or root of a plant used to...

Ingredients: Makes 2 serves 250g wholemeal spaghetti1 medium zucchini, finely diced1 medium carrot, finely diced 6 button mushrooms, finely diced ½ brown onion, finely diced2 cloves garlic, minced 400g tin brown lentils, drained and rinsed 250g pasta sauce...

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body! In fact, it accounts for 2% of our total body weight! Why Do We Need Calcium? Calcium is essential to all cells in our body. It plays many vital roles and is required for: Skeletal function – mineralisation of our...

This smoothie is perfect for the whole family! Made with deliciously sweet & healthy Australian Papayas, you can enjoy this smoothie for a healthy snack any time of the day! Plus the papaya adds the most incredible creamy texture to this smoothie!...

Ingredients: 1 cup wholemeal flour1 cup fresh Australian blueberries1/2 lemon, juiced and zest grated1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract1 egg1/3 cup milk (e.g. soy milk)2 tbs olive oil spread 1/3 cup coconut sugar* *Note: You can use any sugar you like. I simply...

Preparing a healthy school and uni lunch may have more benefits than you think. Skip your trip to the food court or canteen and reap the benefits of allocating a small portion of your day to making a nutritious and delicious meal! Download your Healthy School and Uni...

The alkaline diet has a number of proposed health benefits including improved heart and brain function and reduced risk of type two diabetes. It has also been claimed to halt cancer growth. But what does the science actually say? Are these proposed benefits merely...

Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups wholemeal flour4 large ripe bananas½ tsp cinnamon1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggs1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil¼ cup honey  5 tbs hemp seeds Method: Preheat oven to 190C. Line a loaf tin with baking paper. In a large...

A healthy gut plays a vital role in our overall health. Research has linked a healthy gut to lower rates of obesity, reduced risk of diabetes, improved mood and a strong immune system. The more diverse our gut bacteria are, the better for our bodies! In view of the...

Ingredients: Makes 2 Serves 2 medium tomatoes, diced2 Tbs fresh parsley, finely chopped1 avocado, mashed 300g tin corn kernels (no added salt)1 small red onion, finely diced1/2 small brown onion, diced1 cup brown rice400g tinned black beans (no added salt)½ tsp...