Melissa Laity

While some trees mark the shifting of the seasons through the changing colours of their leaves: from vibrant green in Summer through...

Brown and white may not be the most exciting and vibrant  autumn colours but there is so much more to these humble vegetables than meets...

Yellow and orange foods are rich in beta-carotene. Beta carotene has anti-oxidant properties which protect against damage due to...

Red fruits & vegetables are packed with antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin A (beta carotene), vitamin C, and phytonutrients...

These Oat and Coco-Banana Muffins are a nutritious addition to kids lunchboxes but also make a great, on-the-go breakfast alternative....

It is believed that humans first encountered honey over 10,000 years ago. Cave paintings in Valencia, Spain, depicting a honey robber...

Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas) are the edible kernels from the pumpkin fruit. They are packed with nutrients including fibre, protein and...

Fruit Leather Roll Ups While most brightly coloured, commercially produced Fruit Roll Ups are actually little more than cleverly...

Tip: Embrace the winter. We often treat winter as the enemy. An inevitable opponent to battle, defeat and survive. But winter can be a...

Tip: Sleep tight Good quality sleep is essential to maintain good health and strengthen the immune system. While we sleep our bodies...

Tip: Beat the Carb Cravings. For most of us winter is synonymous with carbohydrate cravings and weight gain. Less sunlight and longer,...

Tip: Winter to a Tea. As we move from the humidity of summer to the cooler, dry weather of winter we appear to sweat less and tend to...

Tip: Brave the cold. Grab your gloves, boots, scarf and hat. Wrap yourself up warm and spend time out doors in nature. Research, by Ming...

Tip: Embrace relaxation. Stress hormones suppress immune function and impair the body's ability to fight off pathogens, leaving you...

Count down to winter with me, and I will give you daily tips, nutritional recommendations and recipes to help you stay healthy this winter.