Caring for myself and taking responsibility for my health is crucial. If I slip then slowly but surely the wheels begin to fall off and I spiral down into the doom abyss. Over the summer period my social life flourishes (as I'm sure yours does too). With this comes increased alcohol consumption and decreased nutrition. Exercise tends to fly out the door along with the feeling of wellness. Personally 2 weeks of this is enough to leave me feeling horrendous! My body is left fee

This recipe is so easy and ultra nourishing. It’s perfect to put together before work or pack into a basket for a relaxed beach brekkie. I love the contrast of the fresh white coconut yoghurt against the bright berries. It is free of dairy, gluten, eggs, and nuts. Coconut Bowl Ingredients 200g coconut yoghurt 1/2c organic blueberries 1/2c diced organic strawberries 1/2c coconut chips 1tbsp organic goji berries 1tbsp organic sunflower seeds 1tbsp organic pumpkin seeds Divide

As most of us are back from our summer breaks, there's no better time than now to plant our vegetables as we're home to tend to them. Getting them in the ground now will ensure you have nutritious produce for the coming months. The Tui Garden Guide suggests the following (your geographical location will dictate what will grow but there's a guide on their website). They also have a wealth of information on soil preparation and lots of gardening tips. Herbs Basil Coriander Pars

I read an article a little while ago and it has stuck in my mind ever since. As a sun lover it made me buck my ideas up about what I was doing to my skin, both with sun exposure and the use of chemical laden sunscreen. In New Zealand our rates of skin cancer are super alarming, however the effects of some sunblocks are also alarming. Tailor skin care have summed it up perfectly I feel and take into consideration all aspects of being sun and sunblock smart. You can read all ab

I use herbs every single day. I doubt I'd last long without them in fact. They have so many uses and you can incorporate them into your life in so many ways. My favourite ways to use herbs are in cooking, fresh in salads and to steep them in hot water for a medicinal tea infusion. My Mum and Aunt used to use them in our homemade body products when we were little. Talk about botanical heaven! Below are my top three herbs and their uses. Lemon Balm This herb smells so damn goo

These are one of my all time favourites. They are juicy and packed full of flavour and nutrients. I usually only have a beet patty but have added a lamb mince patty recipe also for the meat lovers. We serve ours with extra char grilled vegetables too. They aren’t the most graceful things to eat but they are worth every bite of messiness I assure you. Beetroot patties 2 medium sized beetroot peeled and grated 1 400g can of black beans drained (I use ceres organics) 1/2c carama