Single-use plastics are everywhere: coffee cups, produce bags, plastic water bottles, plastic smoothie cups, plastic straws — the list goes on. You’d have to be living under a large rock not to know there’s a single-use plastic disaster happening globally, so it prompts the question: why?

We experience Natural Instinct’s all-natural skincare challenge for six weeks.

This delicious crumble cake makes a perfect afternoon tea treat or dessert served warm with homemade custard. Rhubarb is a great source of dietary fibre and has a natural laxative effect so it is beneficial for digestive health and to improve bowel regularity and bloating. Rhubarb also contains calcium and vitamin K, which are both important for bone health.

Following the footsteps of Italy’s patron saint St Francis, six people set off on a 60km walk through the undulating Chiasco Valley region with its small farms, forests, rivers and fields of poppies.

We speak to Kim Bulder, the resident naturopath at Manuka Health. Founded in 2006 and driven by the desire to understand the benefits of these natural products, Manuka Health are proud producers of native New Zealand Manuka Honey and bee products. Here, Kim sheds some light on the company’s practices and how they care for their incredible little bees.

These tasty muffins are jam-packed with protective antioxidants and dietary fibre that help neutralise free radicals in the body and support cardiovascular health. Apples contain soluble fibre that helps to lower cholesterol levels, and polyphenols that can lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.

Unless we significantly alter our daily habits we may witness climate change so devastating our lives will become troubled. Here’s how to change your habits for the good of your and the planet’s health.

This pilaf is one of my all-time favourites. I love the fresh herbs and burst of freshness from the pomegranate. It’s a great way of using up any fresh herbs you may have in the fridge, but I recommend using a mix of fresh parsley and mint which pairs perfectly with the zest of the lemon.

Hooked on a negative thought? Find out how yoga can help break unsupportive thought patterns, reroute mental circuits and change the way you think.

Heat and vapour have been key components in purifying rituals around the world since ancient times. Since then, the art of the sauna has been refined, modernised and technologised, bringing even greater benefits

Miso is one of my favourite fermented foods which I use often in marinating fish, in dressings and as a simple snack as a soup with seaweed. It only seemed fair to try it out in a more Asian-fusion-style pilaf. I think it’s an absolutely winning combination.

Team this delicious pilaf with your favourite protein or another side of nourishing vegies for the easiest, most flavoursome meal, that’s ready in no time at all.