Summer is finally here! Here are some healthy eating tips to help you make the most of the season. 

Since the weather is wonderfully warm, Chinese medicine says you need light, cooling foods to help keep you balanced. Juicy peaches, sweet watermelons, tomatoes hot off the vine…The right foods are easy to find. One trip through your garden or a walk through a farmer’s market and you’ll have the perfect summer meal. But unfortunately, they don't tend to be the foods that we crave when we've been working and playing hard. Often, craving calories in the form of a burger, BBQ, or ice cream, beats craving fresh food like cucumber and salad. And afterward you probably feel full, bloated and hot. 

Fortunately there is a solution. It is possible to eat well, have energy and avoid feeling bloated. The trick is in the timing. With an easy tweak to your natural summer diet, you’ll feel fantastic. Read on to learn how.

By Angie
When it comes to fertility, there is a lot of focus on what women can do to improve their chances of falling pregnant. But, as they say, it takes two to tango! It is just as important for the father-to-be to look after his health and make sure his reproductive system is in top shape for a successful and healthy pregnancy to take place.

There are many things that men can do to boost their fertility and increase the likelihood of conception with their partner.

By Angie
As a new mum, you may barely have enough time to eat, let along cook – and what you do eat might compose of whatever is easy and quick rather than something deeply nourishing and healing. I remember in the early days with my son, being so caught up in looking after his needs that I would very often forget about my own, only realising when I was absolutely starving, exhausted and needing a hit of sugar 'fast'!! This is not a good scenario as proper nutrition is the most effective way to restore your energy, heal your body and give your beautiful baby a healthy start in life, especially if you are breastfeeding. I'd like to share some tips that I found helpful in my journey and that will help you to embrace this magical time feeling replenished and revitalised.

Nature has a wonderful way of providing us with what we need, when we need it. This is especially true when it comes to the foods available each season. Autumn brings with it a bounty of fruits, vegetables, and herbs that nourish the body and support health and well-being. Being aware of seasonal foods and attuning your diet to your body’s needs is a great way to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

The harvest season is a time to prepare your body for the cold winter ahead. Your diet should shift toward richer, denser foods that will provide you with extra energy and warmth. Consider increasing your intake of protein, fats, and whole grains but be sure to keep up your exercise program, to control weight gain.