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To pineapple or not

June 19, 2019

The war on pineapple pizza is real. Staunch supporters of this delicious fruit on a savoury pizza say that there is nothing better, but those opposed are adamant that it most [...]

Diabetes – bust a myth

June 3, 2018

Every day around 80 Victorians develop diabetes. The latest figures show that 323,000 Victorians have been diagnosed with diabetes. In addition, Diabetes Victoria estimates [...]

Honey and seaweed – a delicious duo

June 2, 2017

It’s been a long known fact that our planet can provide with everything we need for good health with natural products offering many remedies and health benefits. The [...]

Ingredients for detoxification

March 20, 2017

More Australians than ever are turning to nature to achieve optimum health and wellbeing. Our busy social lifestyles put our bodies through stress when we ask it to process [...]

Busy? Stressed? Downright frazzled?

February 1, 2017

In years gone by stress was something more often than not only suffered by people who were top level executives, now most of us suffer with it in varying degrees. Road Rage, [...]

Not just another grain

November 24, 2016

With over 30 years’ experience as a cooking demonstrator and recipe developer, Rena Patten, adds to her impressive list of publications with Quinoa: Flakes, Flour & [...]

The Truth about Cancer

November 15, 2016

If you haven’t already been in some way touched by cancer – yourself, family member, or someone you know – there is a very high chance you will be soon. Some [...]

It’s in the stars for Australians

October 21, 2016

More Australians are choosing healthier packaged foods, thanks to the Health Star Rating (HSR) system, according to new campaign evaluation research released today. Assistant [...]

The Shrinking Violet

October 18, 2016

Elora Harré, has been overweight almost her entire life and like many others, for much of her teenage years, the perfect ‘bikini body’ was simply a dream. Armed with [...]

Saving Nemo

May 3, 2016

How often do you go and pick up your favourite skin care product without a second thought? Have you taken the time to find out if your products are ‘friendly’? I would [...]

It shows in our skin

March 22, 2016

‘Our eyes are the windows to our soul’. It’s a very common saying, and it may well be very true, but our skin gives away many secrets to our health. Our skin will show [...]

Tantalise your tastebuds without salt

February 26, 2016

Our bodies need salt, it helps control our fluid balance and also controls the way our muscles and nerves work. Generally, our bodies automatically regulate how much salt [...]

What you need to know about the Zika virus

February 17, 2016

We have been hearing a lot about the Zika virus but is it a lot of hype or is there reason to be concerned? According to the World Health Organization, the Zika virus is an [...]

Project Genesis helps provide hope

November 24, 2015

Cancer – we hear the word a lot, the disease in its multiple forms has affected nearly every one of us in one way or another. According to the dictionary, cancer is a [...]

Gluten and dairy free eating with flavour

November 23, 2015

When you, someone in your house or even a friend have a food allergy or intolerance, preparing tasty food can be very difficult. Gluten, Dairy, Soya, Nut Free Cooking is [...]

Break the fast

October 20, 2015

Many people skip breakfast due to their busy lives and a lack of time in the mornings. According to experts, breakfast is integral for both mental and physical health, and in [...]

Love you, your skin and your life

October 16, 2015

When you live in Victoria’s magnificent Yarra Ranges, you are very likely to be akin with the environment, beauty and wellness. Such is the case for founder of Bör [...]

Walk for prems

October 9, 2015

On Sunday 25 October people across Australia will walk in support of the 47,748 premature or sick babies born in Australia every year. Walk for Prems is the largest annual [...]