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You know that friend with the natural knack for cooking? The one with row after row of labeled spices in their kitchen? They know exactly what spice to throw into each and every elaborate dish without even looking at a recipe.  Sure, seasoning with salt and pepper is easy. But for us novice chefs, cooking with spices can be a little daunting, especially when you’re still trying to perfect how much chilli to add to your favourite Spaghetti Bolognese recipe.  We know it's tempting to buy hundreds of spices and try to manage them all, but you could risk becoming...

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...