While we may be burning the greenie candle at both ends, blending up organic smoothies, stocking up on superfoods, filtering our water, and being mindful with our non-toxic detergents, there are other sources of toxins that are hiding in plain sight in our everyday lives....
The chill has truly set in and with grey skies and icy winds and it’s the season for eating food that makes us feel warm and snug: comfort food. It’s natural to want to eat more when it’s cold, as our bodies need more energy,...
Looking for a cleansing diet where you won’t have to strap yourself down to avoid binging or climbing the walls? Kitchari is a simple dish made of mung beans and rice and is used in Ayurveda to heal all that ails, kind of like chicken soup...
Do you find yourself checking your phone or tablet first thing in the morning or last thing at night? Would you change your habits if you knew that your electronic devices might be making you fat, tired and sick? Studies show that being exposed to the blue-and-white light given off...
We have always had a relationship with the ocean that goes deep. It’s more than just a resource for valuable food such as fish and seaweed and a vast watery highway we use to connect us across the continents. It’s teeming with an amazing array...
There is much more to being a green goddess than choosing earth-friendly products, green beauty is beauty with a heart. It wouldn’t make sense to be beautiful at the expense of other sentient creatures would it? We use cosmetics and skin products every day, perhaps...
With veganism on the rise, it's getting easier and easier to fill your pantry with plant-based items that make for mouth-watering meals. The skyrocketing trend is growing largely out of an awareness for the environmental impact of large-scale meat farming methods, as well as a growing awareness...
The chilly weather is settling in for the winter now and it’s that time of year where we need to stayed bundled up and warm. There’s so much to enjoy about winter – snuggling up with a book, toasty woollen socks and fireplaces, bare trees...
Apricot kernels are where we get the extract for that distinctively delicious flavouring for marzipan and amaretto liqueur and have long been used as a nutrient-packed superfood. There’s been a recent stir about this flavoursome little pip though. That taste some of us love so...
Being Vegan doesn’t mean you can’t bake up a storm with the best of them and winter is the perfect weather to warm up your kitchen with some home-baking. Take a look at these healthy delish recipes for Vegan Cupcakes handpicked for you to enjoy,...