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At Wholistically Healthy we believe–to have a healthy mind, we need a healthy body, to have a healthy body, we need a healthy mind­–adjusting our eating habits according to the season is an important part of this balance.  If we're sensitive to seasonal changes, we may find ourselves losing balance. This may show up as a low mood, sluggishness and demotivation, as well as gravitating towards starchy and sugary foods to keep our energy levels up.  Our recipes follow the Ayurvedic seasons, and we change our ingredients accordingly. Seasonal produce is healthier. It has had time to fully ripen and...

Find yourself grabbing a chocolate bar in the midst of a difficult day? Crave ice-cream after a bad date? Our moods have the ability to effect our food choices­–whether consciously or not. We could have the perfect meal plan at 7am, but when life gets in the way (as it inevitably does), our best intentions fly out the window. These patterns of behaviour can be hard to kick, but it is possible.   Mindfulness has been proven to do wonders for our mental health. It helps manage stress, increases productivity and concentration, as well as enables us to connect more...

The days of meat and three veg are long gone. Veganism, once deemed radical, is now commonplace. Plant-based diets are getting more traction than ever before, and not just on Instagram. Official stats reveal meat-loving Aussies have thrown their steaks off the BBQ, and gone for what’s growing in the backyard.  It’s all in the vegetables It’s no secret veggies are good for us, but studies show that cutting meat out of the diet can be even better for our health, lowering the risk of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Why the drop in deadly lifestyle diseases? Fruits, vegetables,...