When we realise the importance of choosing plastic-free products when possible, it becomes a significant investment in the planet and our health. Some options may cost more than the plastic versions. We can gain more value from these items by wisely selecting and looking after them.

Essential oils and other aromatic products can provide soothing emotional relief in changing weather, around Mother’s Day, and after a long week. Both of these brands are offering 40% off until 19th May. See their websites for details.

Whole plants are my secret to maintaining a healthy weight. I am more than twenty kilograms lighter than I was in my late twenties. However, I do not restrict the quantity of food I eat. I happily enjoy abundant amounts of the foods I prefer. Here are some foods I swear by for feeling light and abundant.

I now applaud the gifts that aim for pampering and relaxation. It may be typical. However, it lets us slow down in a world that is always moving. This is why I am grateful to share some ideas for Mother’s Day products that give a mum time to be mindful.

It’s time to bust the assumption about fruit and sugar. We have all heard it. People wonder about the healthiness of fruits because of their natural sugar. Here’s the truth.

Fruit provides benefits that outweigh the natural sugars - which are better than refined added sugar, anyway. We can feel hydrated from a watery orange, boost our brain health with berries, get more vitamins into our bodies and diversify our fibre consumption for gut health.

Breakfast should not always be complicated, especially when life is busy. You can enjoy a nourishing breakfast without sacrificing time and health. Here’s a high-protein meal you can heat in just a few minutes.

Whether you are doing last minute shopping for yourself or a special Valentine, here are some ways to bring more relaxation into the future.

Free yourself from dependence on stores by independently growing your own food. You can get started with mushrooms, micro-greens, or good old-fashioned vegetables.

You need a laundry detergent that is gentle on the waterways, animals and your health.

Whether you are looking to improve your work, relationships or personal wellbeing, lifestyle can improve it all.

Self-care is essential, not optional. We all need to pursue these choices to improve our lives and the world.

I learned from personal experience to value myself, my opinions, time, resources and my place in the world. You can be inspired by these ideas to value yourself and feel more confident.

You can create more than porridge with humble rolled oats. Boasting health benefits, they are a wonderful staple in the kitchen. You can try these ideas to get more from your oats at home.

There’s another public holiday in Australia near the end of January. However you feel about the occasion, it is a day off. We also have wonderfully hot weather, perfect for sunset parties. Here are some ways to enjoy the end of the summer.

Meaningful, human-driven content is as important as ever. Content may or may not be king as people are overwhelmed by a flood of information through devices. However, real stories connect with niche groups of people who need to hear or read those messages. When content is automated, it can be done with the intention of purposes that enrich lives.

Blend this spread in seconds or minutes to get more beans nourishing your day.

After a phase of emotional eating in the summer, it was time to get back on track. This is how I planned to drop the kilograms quickly. Here’s a hint. It was all about whole plants.

Turn your old meal-prepped batches and leftovers into burgers when you get bored of the same textures.

Some people feel more motivated to eat fruits, vegetables and healthy snacks when they are travel-sized. Is this more convenient for your work or school days?

Here are some of the beliefs that can set us free this year. You can free yourself to find simplicity in food, your own definition of success in work, meaningful connections with community and peaceful self-care.