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I think you're going to enjoy this delish sugar free Banana Oat Breakfast Bake that's packed full of nutrients. The combination of banana, oats, berries, and hemp seed hearts makes...

This week we're sharing another fascinating article from our favourite Naturopath and Medical Herbalist, Lisa Fitzgibbon from Oomphhealth.co.nz. Lisa discusses her personal observations of thyroid problems and the tendency for...

Borax is the hero in this recipe. This strongly alkaline substance is also an emulsifier, making it ideal for removing set-in stains from hard surfaces. Floor tile grout slowly darkens...

Pesto is delicious on a grazing platter, tossed through pasta or drizzled on your favourite vegetarian pizza. Basil is the traditional base for pesto, however you can substitute different herbs,...

I know we all make a big effort to keep unnecessary chemicals out of our lives and homes – that’s one of the reasons why you read this newsletter and...

Way to go Healtheries! They've made some huge changes to the packaging for their lovely range of teas. All teas are now totally free from plastic, synthetic fibres, bleach and...

Alway's wanted to have a lemon tree handy in your garden for those recipes that call for a bit of zest, or to make a hot drink to mix with...

This Vegan 'Egg' Fried Rice from Ali Daly aka ‘The Messy Cheffy’ is the perfect way to use up those half bags of vegetables that have been pushed to the...

My new fascination with pine needles led me to investigate what else can be made from them. Natural remedies such as pine can relieve coughs, irritated throats, stuffy noses, fevers,...

The cafe that used to be my local several years ago sold loaves of this delicious wholesome bread that you could take home and enjoy for the week (or several...

Rather than using a commercial dusting spray that contains nasty toxins, whip up this handy Dust Away Spray, which is made with only natural ingredients. The white cleaning vinegar in...

This week lifestyle blogger Sophia Bennet has shared with us this informative article on perimenopause - the changes a woman's body makes prior to menopause and something that every woman...

I recently discovered a thoroughly enjoyable Facebook group, the Feijoa Appreciation Group! This is such a delightful page filled with people who totally love feijoas and everything to do with...

Feijoa season is upon us, and if you're lucky enough to have a good supply then you'll love this healthy, easy and delicious ice cream recipe from Wick at Wicked...

Do you have comfrey taking over your garden? If not it's probably not too difficult to find someone that does. Comfrey is a common plant that has been used for...

Planting a bee garden has long been on my list of things to do, we have a vegetable garden and fruit trees in our small back yard and the lovely...

This week we are loving the Far North non-profit community One Whanau at a Time. Founded by Papa Hone (Ngāpuhi, Te Atiawa, Tainui) & his partner Rachel, their organisation collects...

If you're looking for a delicious dairy-free dessert then look no further than this sweet and spicy rice pudding recipe shared with us by talented foodie Alana Bellizzi. The addition...

With Covid currently spreading around New Zealand it's very helpful to have immune boosting supplements, teas, tonics and natural remedies on hand that can help lessen the impact. I have...

Many things come to mind when we think about living sustainably; minimising packaging, recycling, and using environmentally friendly cleaning products, to name a few. But have you considered eco-friendly eating?...

Wick Nixon from Wicked Wellbeing is passionate about making healthy eating easy, fun and delicious - this week's recipe for her white bean hummus certainly ticks all of those boxes!...