Author: Voulla

We all suffer from some sort of sleep loss. It’s nearly impossible to live in today’s world and be able to say that you get a solid 7-9 hours every night. Right? Whether it’s in the form of a new baby, long work hours, or a touch of insomnia, sleep deprivation rears its ugly head...

Ever eat a whole bag of chips only to reach the crumbs and not remember actually eating all of those chips? Or… you eat so fast that you don’t really taste your food and then you’re hungry shortly after. Cue “Mindful Eating”. Meaning, “to Eat In the Moment”. In today’s society, we are so used...

How to stop signs of ageing in its tracks!   Whether we like it or not, ageing is a part of life that we all have to deal with. Whether this be through wrinkles, soreness, or using the phrase ‘I’m too old for this’ as part of your everyday vocabulary, this unavoidable stage is something...

For most people the word diet sends all sorts of shivers down your spine and a so many excuses come to mind. But instead of saying, ‘maybe next week’, why don’t you try the Mediterranean diet! Firstly, let’s drop the word “diet” Diet automatically signifies “temporary” and eating the Mediterranean way is a lifestyle as...

Holy Shitake! Did you know Ancient Egyptians believed that mushrooms grew by magic, because of the way they could appear overnight? – Yeah neither did we….   Whatever your favourite is — crimini, enoki, oyster, portobello, shiitake or white button — all mushrooms are loaded with essential nutrients. With all of the different mushroom varieties it got...

‘Entertaining this weekend? Having a picnic with the girls? Preparing a romantic meal for your partner? You can do no wrong with a platter (I guarantee!). There are so many options with platters, you can have cheese platters, meat platters, fruit platters, or take all three and make one beautiful, delicious, grazing board! Now I’m...

When it comes to oils and what they can be used for things can get confusing. Many oils have different health benefits that can be received from either cooking with the oil, or applying it to your hair and skin. Here at Earth Markets we have an abundance of oils that can be used for a variety of things. Here are a...

‘Eat the rainbow’ is a phrase you may have heard before and no, we’re not referring to eating a mix of skittles. It’s a phrase commonly used by dietitians, doctors and health advisors to get people, especially children, to incorporate more fruit and vegetables into their diets. ‘Eat the rainbow’ refers to consuming fruit +...

It’s almost Easter time and for many of us, that means chocolate eggs and hot cross buns for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We all know how easy it is to overindulge over this period but there is a way to enjoy this time while keeping healthy and still enjoying chocolate (in moderation). First things first,...

How do you know if you’re in the presence of a Vegan? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you. Veganism is not a new concept, despite being the subject of much cultural satire, 11.2% of the Australian population is now vegan. So you’re not cornfused, vegans, like vegetarians, consume no meat, fish or poultry. They also consume...