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Have you ever wondered why the Three Wise Men give the gifts of Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) and Myrrh (Commiphora myrrah)? Did they know something we don’t? TCM and Ayurveda have long known just how powerful these resins are, and Western scientists are only beginning to understand their healing powers.

These two recipes, Rye Fruit Scones and Coconut Flour Blueberry Muffins, are some of the easiest ones to make either for a special afternoon tea at home, and with little ones to keep them busy. They are adapted from more traditional recipes to make them extra tasty and healthier.

A woman’s hormonal journey is a complex matter. Hot flashes are just one of many symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Hormonal balance is key to wellbeing, and it is possible to achieve this during the entire lifespan, including the dreaded PMS, perimenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal years. All of this without resorting to HRT! In recent weeks I have been asked by multiple women, friends and strangers alike, to share my solution to this. Here goes.

There is much talk of superfoods these days. But what constitutes a superfood? PVFs or Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables, a more scientific name for these, have been described as “foods most strongly associated with reduced chronic disease risk”.

Sometimes a few tweaks can render a simple dish healthier, getting you one step closer to achieving your daily dietary fibre target. The addition of spices can also help to add flavour without the need for salt.

Pumpkins and butternut squash are similar in many ways, but the relatively new variety of squash is arguably not just more versatile in the kitchen but also much better nutritionally speaking, and that goes for the skin and seeds of this fruit, too, not just the flesh!

Can’t go out and forgot to buy bread? Don’t have any yeast? Or you’re simply intolerant to yeast? Short of time? Then this is the bread recipe for you. Make your own!

As far as cruciferous vegetables go, this Asian winter staple should be in your soups once a week during the winter season. Its many health benefits include lung health. Who doesn’t need that right now?

Most banana bread recipes fall short of delivering in terms of health. This recipe combines the health benefits of beetroot and dark rye whilst achieving a moist cake which will keep you coming back for more!

Also known as Mediterranean caviar or sea truffle, Bottarga is made using a method of preserving fish roe which dates back thousands of years. There are different types of bottarga available, but their nutritional benefits are the same.

Did you know that you can mimic the taste of soda drinks by making an easy swap in your cooler, whilst saving yourself lots of calories? Keep fresh and make your own thirst booster!

It’s birthday month at home and what better way to celebrate than by using healthy seasonal ingredients like beetroot, dates and lavender and combining them with raw cacao and chocolate to make a delicious cake?