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4 Medicinal Mushrooms You Should Consider Taking Daily
You might have heard that the medicinal mushrooms trend is on the rise. Here are 4 that range in use from your early morning pick-me-up, through brain food, a pre-workout boost, and a stress-busting nightcap.
6 Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
If you look back, cultures have been fermenting food for as long as we can remember. But they’re not just for adding extra color, flavor, or crunch to a meal (although these are all great)... Here are 6 of the best health benefits.
9 Ways That Reishi Mushrooms Boost Your Health
For over 2,000 years, reishi mushrooms have been an integral ingredient in Chinese medicine. Believed to be a key to immortality, only the elite were once allowed to utilize its natural healing power. Here are 9 ways reishi can boost your health in ways you could never imagine!
Force Of Nature (Featuring: Laurentine Ten Bosch)
Ever wonder how Food Matters began and wished you could have a sneak peek into the personal lives of Laurentine and James? We're sharing a very personal article that was featured in Profile Magazine this month. It delves deep into how James and Laurentine's lives have been transformed by their …
Hemp Food Products Approved For Consumption In AU & NZ
Low-THC hemp seeds have finally been deemed fit for human consumption and hemp seed based foods are now approved for sale in Australia and New Zealand, effective as of 12 November 2017.
How to Boost Your Adrenals To Turn Your Body Into A Stress-Fighting Machine
Introducing adaptogens: your natural anti-stress solution!
6 Foods You Should Add To Your Smoothie (That Aren't Green!)
Smoothies don't always have to be green to be nutrient dense. The sky is the limit when it comes to smoothies! Here are 6 nutrient dense ingredients we love adding to our non-green smoothies.
Here’s How To Use Ayurvedic Food Combining For Better Digestion
If you're eating colorful and clean, but still not feeling your best after meals, maybe it’s time to tweak the pairings on your plate. In Ayurveda, good digestion is key to vibrant health — and the concept of food combining is an essential element.
5 Reasons To Avoid Plastic Containers
Plastic food and beverage containers became popular in the 1970s and have become ubiquitous in our lives since then. More and more research is proving that toxic compounds found in plastic cause health problems ranging from cancer to infertility. Discover here why you should avoid plastic at all costs.
How To Protect Yourself From The Flu This Year
Maintaining a healthy immune system gives you the best chance of naturally avoiding catching the flu. Here are our top tips on keeping in good health this flu season.
How to Unlock the Healing Power of Food
Did you know you can unlock the power of food to keep your body healthy? It's true - food can be like medicine! Eating lots of good foods with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and nutrients can help your gut, fight inflammation, boost your immune system so you don't get sick, keep …
Natural Steps I Took To Help My Son With Down Syndrome
Kristen Morrison explains how she made the shift to natural therapies and alternative interventions after her third-born child was born with Down Syndrome. Kristen shares how her experience has made her realize that any child has the potential to be fit, strong, literate, healthy and intellectually vibrant.
5 Simple Ways To Instantly Reduce Stress In Your Life
Stress has its place in a perceived life-threatening situation but when encountered daily as a result of modern life overwhelm, it is detrimental to our wellbeing. Here’s how to say ‘sayonara’ to stress and ‘hello’ to bliss in five simple ways!
10 Ways To Amp Up Your Energy!
Your energy levels is a great marker of your overall health but we all go through stages where our energy hit the low levels. These 10 tips will help inspire your to amp up your energy, naturally!
Health Benefits Of Relaxation & 10 Quick Ways To Bring More Calm Into Your Life
While it’s easy to worry about the health consequences of chronic stress, it’s also helpful to focus on the marvellous health benefits of relaxation! Find out why feeling relaxed does wonders for your body and ten quick tips to bring more calm into your life.