It’s undeniable … Schools and kindergartens are breeding grounds for head lice. With schools just about to recommence, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll keep your little ones’ nit-free! As with most health concerns, prevention is the best option. However, it can be incredibly challenging to prevent lice and nits altogether. Thankfully at WholeLife we stock an extensive range of products designed to help you and your kids with both prevention and management, so they remain healthy, happy, and itch-free while they settle back into the school year. Here are some of our top tips to help ..read more

We love afternoon tea! And morning tea! And a little sweet treat after lunch, or dinner! And these blueberry and banana muffins hit the spot every single time. With no refined sugars, these muffins are a healthy(ish) alternative to more traditional muffins and make the perfect lunchbox treat to fuel your kids as they jump into the 2024 school year. Ingredients 2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 3 ripe bananas, mashed ½ cup coconut sugar ¼ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup coconut oil 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy ..read more

Have you ever tried going vegan? Have you considered where, in your home, you could substitute fridge, pantry, or bathroom staples with vegan products? Well this month, otherwise known as Veganuary, we encourage you to consider all of the above! Being vegan full-time is no easy feat, and is certainly not for everyone, which the team behind Veganuary recognise. That’s why throughout the month of January, they invite people from all across the globe to give it a shot, for 31 days only. Millions of people in 228 countries have taken part, mixing up their consumption habits for the sake of animal ..read more

We all want to stay on top of our health to ensure we are keeping our bodies safe and well.  This may involve taking medications to treat long-term conditions such as high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes, or you may take multivitamins and supplements to maintain nourishment and wellbeing.  Before you know it, you have accumulated multiple tablets that you now have to remember to take each day.  Sound familiar?  At WholeLife, we are here to help make your life a little easier by taking care of your medication and vitamin organisation. Taking the right medication or supplem ..read more

As we navigate through the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19, the importance of vaccination cannot be overstated. With the regular emergence of new variants and the recent spike in infections, individuals must prioritise their health and well-being. This is a timely reminder to consider getting a booster dose of the COVID vaccine! The Need for Booster Doses: As COVID-19 continues to mutate, it becomes important for individuals to stay one step ahead by getting their booster doses. Booster shots enhance and prolong the immunity gained from the initial vaccination series, providing an extra l ..read more

There’s no denying it, homemade pizzas are the perfect summer crowd-pleaser for adults and kids alike. With endless topping options for vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores, they’re as versatile as they are delicious, and sure to impress your guests this summer. Alternatively, slice them up, and pop them in the freezer for up to three months. Hello fuss-free work/school lunches! Homemade pizza dough We have long been homemade-pizza-dough-sceptics. For years we thought that dough sounds too fiddly, too time-consuming, and too difficult to make. How wrong we were! We promise you this dough is eas ..read more

Happy 2024! We hope that over the past week or so, you’ve been able to reconnect with loved ones, enjoyed your favourite foods, drinks, and activities and, of course, that you’ve had a chance to rest and relax. We love the holiday period as much as the next person, but it can be an overwhelming, chaotic time, and can take its toll on the body and mind. Here are some of our top tips, and products, to help get you back on track so you can dive headfirst into the new year, feeling your best! Early bird gets the … protein! Over the Christmas/New Year period, many of us are out of routine, having p ..read more

And just like that, 2023 is over and out! Often it can seem as though in the blink of an eye, the year has raced past and all our achievements and special (or perhaps not-so-special) moments are merely memories. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of it all—so it’s important to make time to stop and reflect, and to consider what you’d like to bring into the new year, and what you’ll be leaving behind. New Year’s Resolutions get a bad rap, but at WholeLife we think they present an excellent opportunity to take stock of what’s important to you, to recalibrate, and to map out how you’d li ..read more

Australia, though famous for its Insta-worthy beachfronts and glorious summer sun, is also home to more than 11,500 men and women diagnosed with melanoma each year—and that doesn’t even account for the estimated 434,000 who are treated annually for one or more non-melanoma skin cancers. Needless to say, it’s incredibly important to be consistently and diligently protecting your skin from the sun (year-round, but particularly throughout summer)! When it comes to sun-safety, half the battle is finding products that feel good on your skin. Thankfully, at WholeLife we stock an extensive range of s ..read more

It wouldn’t be a full Christmas feast without a little sweet treat to top off your lunch or dinner party! Thankfully, with this raw slice from Honest to Goodness, you can impress your guests with layer-upon-layer of decadence, while avoiding the heaviness and richness of traditional Christmas desserts. First layer 12 pitted medjool dates (soften in boiling water) ⅓ cup cacao powder ⅓ cup Brazil nuts 2 tbs ABC butter 2 heaped tbs heaped coconut flour 1-2 tbs boiling water Second layer 1 cup frozen blackberries ⅓ cup pistachios 2 tbs buckwheat groats Third layer Thick part of coconut cream ..read more