Health Articles & Recipes

Colds and flu can strike at any time. Sometimes it's difficult to avoid getting a cold or flu when you're surrounded by sick family and friends, or even just commuting to work on public transport, so strengthening your immune system can help you stay healthy.

A regular favourite each morning in the Herbs of Gold office. This green juice is refreshing and detoxifying.

It's never too cold or too hot for ice cream! This dairy and gluten-free ice cream treat combines healthy nut milks with honey and yoghurt for a low-allergy dessert treat. Serve with a delicious self -saucing pudding, fresh berries, crunchy granola or add to a smoothie to make a thick shake.

Try this simple, yet delicious Pistachio & Matcha Bliss Balls recipe for a big dazzling green protein and antioxidant hit that helps to boost your energy and metabolism. Yum!

A delicious and nutritious soup packed with plenty of tasty herbs to keep you warm and cosy, especially during the cooler months. Low calorie, low fat and low carb!

Crunchy cacao nibs combined with sour Cherries makes a very sweet snack indeed - any time, any place.

Who doesn't love sweet potato? Give your next pancake fix the sweet potato treatment. One of the richest sources of vitamin A, sweet potato also contains many other vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and is a great source of dietary fibre.

Perfect for the whole family during the warmer days and nights. Packed with nutrients, they are healthy and delicious.

Exercise not only improves your mental, physical and emotional health, it also helps to reduce any number of risk factors for chronic health conditions.

L-Glutamine is the naturally occurring form of the amino acid glutamine, and the names L-Glutamine and glutamine are often used interchangeably. L-Glutamine is stored in skeletal muscles so helps to maintain healthy muscle function and to preserve muscle levels after exercise.

None of us should underestimate the value of keeping our brain and memory in healthy working order. Our busy day-to-day lifestyles require us to concentrate and remember so many things, it’s no wonder we can feel a bit overloaded every now and then.

Most of us lead busy stressful lives and trying to cram everything into one day can leave you feeling ‘wired and tired’. Everyone reacts differently to stress, and it’s how your body deals with stress that dictates how you feel.

Acetyl L-carnitine is a source of carnitine, a naturally occurring amino acid that plays an important role in the metabolism of fatty acids or ketones for energy production.

Stress can be both good and bad for you. Short-term stress allows your body to react and respond quickly to demanding or dangerous situations. Once the danger has passed, your body returns to balance, or a state of ‘ease’. Long-term stress on the other hand may be detrimental to your health, and is considered a trigger for ‘dis-ease’.

Your body has over 600 muscles, working together cohesively to help you achieve the most basic of daily tasks including walking, running and even talking. And then there are the muscle functions that you aren’t even aware of, such as muscles working in your digestive system, and of course the most vital to your health, your heart.

Planning to fall pregnant can be one of the most exciting times in a women’s life. Like any new adventure, if possible its best to plan for the journey ahead prioritizing the extra nutritional demands and support your body will need during this period.

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) has been used throughout the centuries by various cultures, and more recently, as a well-established heart tonic that helps to support and maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.

Antioxidants come in all shape and sizes! Some are water or fat-soluble, the body makes some, while others need to come from the diet, and some block or stop the domino effect of free radicals to prevent oxidative damage.

Calcium is important for strong, healthy bones at any age, and relies heavily on other nutrients, including vitamins D3 and K2, to make sure that it finds its way into bones.

The way we look at prostate health has certainly evolved over the years. Saw palmetto, a herb traditionally used to help maintain prostate health, has been overtaken by some new and exciting nutrients backed by both scientific and clinical research.

If you’re taking fish oil, it’s important to know about the quality and sustainability of the fish oil, and also which fish oil provides you with the best health benefits and value for money.

This delicious Quinoa Salad is very versatile - serve warm when it's a bit chilly outside or cold on a warmish day.

Viral in nature, remedies for colds and flu are best taken at the onset of symptoms and can be bolstered by providing immune support.

These tortillas have it all - colour, flavour and texture. The sweet, smoky paprika pumpkin matches perfectly with the earthy beetroot dip and the cashew cheese adds some welcome creaminess.

This is a great tasting, colourful dish that's so easy to prepare and cook, plus you only need one pan to cook it in! Ideal as a main meal for 2, or as a side dish for 4, this Easy Mexican Quinoa dish has it all; protein, fibre, spice and tartness from fresh lime juice.

Start off those mornings with this Warm Chia Porridge, flavoured with aromatic cinnamon and sweet pears. A great way to start your day with protein, fibre, antioxidants and healthy fats to keep your energy levels up.

Interaction between intestinal flora and your general wellbeing has the experts talking, and its no wonder, when so many of todays heavily processed foods, medications and lifestyle habits directly impact the health and delicate balance of your intestinal flora.

Bold in colour, this curried sprouted chickpea soup will warm up any evening. Flavoursome and rich in spices, it's a perfect meal for the cooler months.

An any morning, easy kind of breakfast to enjoy! Spelt flour gives these pancakes a nice nutty flavour base that makes the bananas and walnuts sing with a sprinkle cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup.

This healing golden Turmeric latte is a dreamy Ayurvedic warmer. Laced with anti-inflammatory spices such as Cinnamon and Turmeric, it is as delicious as it is nourishing.

You've worked hard all day, it's getting late and you're hungry. Satisfy your hunger with this easy Cheesy Mushroom Baked Egg recipe, full of eggy protein and fresh herbs with some medicinal Shiitake mushrooms for a nice immune boost.