Apple cider vinegar, sometimes shortened to ACV, is made mostly of apple juice. It is then fermented by adding yeast and allowing the sugar to turn to alcohol. Bacteria then turns the alcohol into acetic acid. The ‘mother’ or cloud...
With the booming wellness industry has come a whole range of new-old techniques to improve the look and feel of the skin. Dry body brushing has been used for centuries as a pre-bath ritual, particularly during ancient times, and has...
Mustard seeds are the seeds of a variety of mustard plants. They are very small and round and come in several different colours. For culinary uses, black, brown, and yellow are most commonly used. Mustard seeds can be used to...
Teff is the world’s smallest grain, measuring just 1/100th of the wheat grain. It is native to Ethiopia and is a staple grain in the country. It can be eaten as a grain or milled into flour. With the increase...
Millet flour, like many alternatives to wheat-based flour, has grown in popularity in the past few years. With so many of us trying to eat more whole foods, exploration of less conventional grains has boomed. Millet is considered an ancient...
Oil Garden Aromatherapy is an essential oil brand based in Australia that manufactures a range of natural and essential oil-based products, from pure essential oils and scents to body lotions and massage oil. The brand was established thirty years ago,...
As people move away from mainstream ingredients, looking for more whole and healthy alternatives, there are a number of new products that sound the same but aren’t. Coconut milk powder and coconut flour are often confused, but they’re actually quite...
Yerba mate is an herbal tea, originally from South America, but now popular among tea enthusiasts worldwide. The tea is touted as having many brilliant health benefits, including being antioxidant and nutrient-rich and aiding in focusing the mind. Yerba mate...
With a move towards more natural living, many consumers are looking for new ways to colour their hair without the use of chemical-heavy conventional dyes. Cue: natural hair dye. Switching to natural hair dye may be a little bit nerve-wracking...
