Nutrition & Healthy Foods

Nutrition & Healthy Foods articles explore evidence-based 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

2026-04-19T18:02:46+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 everything2026-04-19T18:02:46+10:00

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

2026-04-26T15:50:56+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 health2026-04-26T15:50:56+10:00

Parsley tea: a secret to healthy, glowing and blemish free skin

2025-10-26T14:47:21+11:00

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 like taking a multivitamin, antioxidant and mineral supplement - one [...]

Parsley tea: a secret to healthy, glowing and blemish free skin2025-10-26T14:47:21+11:00

The importance of eating with the seasons

2026-04-13T16:37:19+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 seasons2026-04-13T16:37:19+10:00

Top 2 sleep promoting nutrients: Magnesium and Calcium

2026-02-03T18:39:55+11:00

There are a number of effective sleep promoting nutrients that support and enhance sleep and relaxation. Calming minerals - magnesium and calcium are my top sleep promoting nutrients. They are effective, relatively safe, and readily available for purchase over the counter from chemists, health food shops or online. Quality of theses minerals, when supplemented, is [...]

Top 2 sleep promoting nutrients: Magnesium and Calcium2026-02-03T18:39:55+11:00

Foods and home remedies for deep sleep

2026-02-03T18:43:25+11:00

Importance of sleeping better Let's talk about sleep! You do it every night but most likely not enough to feel energetic, healthy and well. It’s too easy to put sleep at the bottom of your priorities as our culture encourages and even glorifies skipping sleep. (At the bottom of this article you can download my [...]

Foods and home remedies for deep sleep2026-02-03T18:43:25+11:00

Plant proteins: 12 Top plant-based proteins explained

2026-04-26T15:28:53+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 explained2026-04-26T15:28:53+10:00

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

2026-02-03T18:50:36+11:00

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. For example, if levels [...]

Magnesium for anxiety, stress, high blood pressure and muscle pain2026-02-03T18:50:36+11:00

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

2026-04-12T15:07:54+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 Repair2026-04-12T15:07:54+10:00
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