Colds are a common upper respiratory tract infection usually caused by a virus. They come on gradually over a few days and usually improve within a week to 10 days. Symptoms are often milder than the flu. While more common during the winter months, you can still catch a cold any time of year.

A great winter recipe for the entire family, serving up to 6 people! Submitted for Holistic Health magazine by Nina Kingsford-Smith, Nutritionist.

Like San Choy Bow but without the mess, this deconstructed San Choy Bow is a vegan friendly version of the popular Asian dish. Packed full of veggies and delicious flavours, this is a perfect salad year-round. Submitted for Holistic Health magazine by Shahna Sarpi, Nutritionist.

This recipe is both nutritious and delicious, a perfect lunch for up to 4 people. Submitted for Holistic Health magazine by Miranda Myles, Naturopath.

This recipe only uses a few ingredients and literally takes under ten minutes to prepare! Submitted for Holistic Health magazine by Natasha Zervaas, Naturopath.

The perfect sweet treat for breakfast or dessert. Submitted for Holistic Health magazine by Miranda Myles, Naturopath.

Delicious and nourishing vegan-friendly hemp protein slice. Submitted for Holistic Health magazine by Jean Deans, Naturopath.

Our previous post providing a daily meal plan example of an Alkalising Diet was particularly popular – so we’ve collated some more recipes to try, that will help maintain the the body's important acid-alkaline balance!

“A woman who knows what she brings to the table is not afraid to eat alone.” Anon

In my early days of being a Mum and studying nutrition, I was a purist…everything was homemade from scratch, every food that touched my children’s lips was lovingly yet painstakingly prepared by yours truly.

I never thought I’d be passionate about gardening but here I am, in love with my garden and wanting to spend more and more time in it.

People sometimes look at me strangely when tell them my passion in life is research, but to me what can be more rewarding than being part of a breakthrough that can contribute to a new wave of understanding the critical role of nutrition in our ongoing health?