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Why you should drink Organic Coffee 06 May 2017

Coffee is the most popular drink in the world with 12 billion pounds of coffee being produced each year. To keep up with the demand, farming methods have had to evolve at the expense of human, animal and environmental health as coffee is now one of the most heavily sprayed crops in the world.

Why you should use organic sheets and bedding 18 Apr 2017

Sleep plays an important role in maintaining and protecting our mental and physical health, therefore we should aim to spend about a third of our lives in our bedroom sleeping. You should be mindful of what you sleep on because this may be the source of the most toxic chemicals you encounter.

Common medications that cause nutritional deficiency 07 Apr 2017

Many of the common medications that we take can cause nutritional deficiencies and lead to (or worsen) various health issues. People are unknowingly depleting their bodies of important nutrients over time and causing more health problems. Here are 6 common prescription and over-the-counter medications which may cause nutrient deficiencies.

Superfood Trends to look out for in 2017 29 Mar 2017

Every year there are new and exciting superfoods that become popular within and beyond the health community. These are foods that provide exceptional nutrition in small amounts and increase health and vitality. Here are some of the new superfoods you can expect to see in 2017.

Company Profile : Oliver's Real Food 24 Mar 2017

Oliver’s Real Food is a chain of healthy food cafes across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. It was started in 2005 by Jason Gunn whose passion for nutrition and health made him want to create a way to provide healthy and delicious “fast food” to his fellow Australians.

The Importance of Sleep 16 Mar 2017

The body rests and repairs during the time that we sleep and we all know that we feel a lot better when we get more than 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night, but getting a good night’s sleep is important for more than just looking and feeling rested.

5 Benefits of Gratitude 09 Mar 2017

Gratitude is a practice that can make us feel happier and more content when it becomes a daily habit. It only takes a few minutes to think of everything that you have to be thankful for and studies are now showing that being grateful has significant physical and mental benefits

6 Health Benefits of Bone Broth 03 Mar 2017

Bone broth has been used for centuries and was initially a way to use all the parts of the animal that could not be eaten directly. It is typically made by simmering the bones in water for a long period of time.

Why Microwave Popcorn isn't the best for your health 23 Feb 2017

Popcorn is a delicious and easy snack for the whole family that is low in calories and high in fibre. However, most people eat processed microwave popcorn which is not the healthy choice and should be avoided for several reasons. Read on to learn more.

5 Ways to purify the air in your home naturally 16 Feb 2017

Most people are aware of the environmental pollutants that are outside, but in our homes we have cleaning products, furniture, clothing and electronics which emit chemicals that our body has to contend with. Since we spend most of our time indoors we can benefit from natural air purifying tips to maintain a healthy environment.