Nutrition & Healthy Foods

Nutrition & Healthy Foods articles explore evidence-based and traditional dietary principles, whole food nutrition, optimal water intake (hydration) and practical eating strategies to support energy, metabolic balance, and overall wellbeing without restrictive dieting approaches.

How to Improve Gut Health Naturally: Why 30 Plant Foods Per Week Changes Everything

2026-08-15T10:38:32+10:00

If you’re searching for how to improve gut health naturally, increasing the variety of plant foods you eat is a practical, research-supported place to begin. Research suggests that eating 30 different plant foods per week is associated with greater gut microbiome diversity, and it can be achieved without extreme diets, expensive supplements or cutting out [...]

How to Improve Gut Health Naturally: Why 30 Plant Foods Per Week Changes Everything2026-08-15T10:38:32+10:00

Calcium After 40: A Complete Guide for Women

2026-08-12T12:41:49+10:00

Why Calcium Matters for Bone Health, Sleep and Healthy Ageing After 40 Calcium is often thought of as the nutrient that builds strong bones. While this is true, it is only part of the story. Calcium also plays important roles in muscle function, nervous system health, blood clotting, heart rhythm and other essential physiological processes. [...]

Calcium After 40: A Complete Guide for Women2026-08-12T12:41:49+10:00

How to improve gut health naturally: why 30 plant foods per week changes everything

2026-08-08T18:03:37+10:00

By Joanna Sochan, Wholistic and Natural and Lifestyle Therapist with 15+ years experience supporting gut health and microbiome diversity, digestive, hormonal and metabolic health, naturally. If you’re searching for how to improve gut health naturally, one of the most research-backed strategies is eating 30 different plant foods per week to increase gut microbiome diversity. This [...]

How to improve gut health naturally: why 30 plant foods per week changes everything2026-08-08T18:03:37+10:00

Oxymel: the ancient honey-vinegar tonic for immune and metabolic health

2026-07-17T14:01:51+10:00

For centuries, women relied on kitchen medicine — simple, potent formulas created from ingredients they trusted. Oxymel is one of those remedies: a blend of honey, vinegar, and herbs with a long history and modern relevance. Today, as health-aware women seek natural, evidence-informed solutions for immunity, energy, digestion, and resilience, oxymels are making a quiet comeback. Not [...]

Oxymel: the ancient honey-vinegar tonic for immune and metabolic health2026-07-17T14:01:51+10:00

Parsley Tea: A Secret to Healthy, Glowing and Blemish Free Skin

2026-07-19T13:04:09+10:00

Parsley tea anyone? This may be a surprise suggestion as most of us know parsley as a tasty addition to meals but the truth is this green leafy herb packs some powerful health benefits, as both the leaves and roots have medicinal properties. In fact, parsley has so many nutrients that eating it is almost [...]

Parsley Tea: A Secret to Healthy, Glowing and Blemish Free Skin2026-07-19T13:04:09+10:00

The importance of eating with the seasons

2026-07-18T09:35:07+10:00

The concept of eating with the seasons stems from ancient practices, and essentially breaks down what to eat during each season to maintain an optimal level of health and prevent disease. Not that long ago, most people were aware of the best time to grow and pick various fruits and vegetables, however, the modern lifestyle [...]

The importance of eating with the seasons2026-07-18T09:35:07+10:00

Plant proteins: 12 Top plant-based proteins explained

2026-08-15T10:46:21+10:00

Protein is an essential part of every diet and is vital for good health and wellbeing. Proteins contain small building blocks called amino acids that assemble, maintain and repair all cells and body structures. For example, the immune cells and hormones are all made of proteins; bones, skin, hair and nails are mostly built of [...]

Plant proteins: 12 Top plant-based proteins explained2026-08-15T10:46:21+10:00

Magnesium for anxiety, stress, high blood pressure and muscle pain

2026-08-11T18:28:04+10:00

Did you know that Magnesium deficiency is quite common? The Australian Bureau of Statistics' Health Survey reveals about 1 in 3 adult Australians don't have an adequate intake of magnesium and 1 in 4 are vitamin D deficient. Magnesium is an essential mineral that is critical for proper function of a number of body systems. [...]

Magnesium for anxiety, stress, high blood pressure and muscle pain2026-08-11T18:28:04+10:00

Leaky Gut (Intestinal Permeability): Causes, Symptoms and How to Support Gut Repair

2026-08-15T10:53:23+10:00

Leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, occurs when the lining of the gut becomes compromised, allowing toxins, bacteria and partially digested food to pass into the bloodstream. This can trigger inflammation, disrupt immune function and contribute to a wide range of symptoms beyond digestion. Leaky gut is increasingly recognised as an important factor in [...]

Leaky Gut (Intestinal Permeability): Causes, Symptoms and How to Support Gut Repair2026-08-15T10:53:23+10:00
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