Posted on January 18 2021
Probiotics are not just found in yoghurt! Probiotics are live bacteria found naturally in the gut, as well as select foods and supplements. Probiotics come in various strains too. The most common probiotic bacteria are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which are the strains mostly found in probiotics available in the market....
Posted on January 11 2021
Honey is popularly known as a delicious, sweet and sticky syrup you drizzle onto pancakes. As we become increasingly health and environmentally conscious, organic honey is quickly turning to a staple supplement in most households. Did you know that this well-loved natural sweetener has been gathered and enjoyed for at...
Posted on September 14 2020
September is Organic Awareness Month and a great opportunity to raise awareness about why choosing certified organic products where possible, ensures you are making the best choices for you and your family’s health. There are a myriad of benefits to shopping organic, including the assurance that products are free of...
Posted on July 08 2020
In our previous blog, we explored plant-based diets. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on honey lemon water and its numerous health benefits. Why we love the honey and lemon combination Raw honey and tangy lemon - two popular superfoods with a myriad of health benefits. Meluka Australia’s raw honey...
Posted on June 24 2020
In our previous blog, we explored the myriad of health benefits of raw honey in comparison to regular honey. This week, we’re highlighting the benefits of incorporating foods derived from plant-based sources. The rising popularity of plant-based diets You may have noticed that plant-based dieting has gained momentum in recent...
Posted on June 10 2020
At Meluka Australia, we cherish our ancient mother trees for providing the spiritual pulse to our sustainable practices. In our previous blog, we discussed the health benefits of eating plant-based foods. This week, we’re exploring the differences between raw and regular honey. What Makes Regular Honey…Regular? It’s no secret...
Posted on May 21 2020
At Meluka Australia, we’re passionate about showcasing the health benefits of Australia’s native botanical species, such as the Melaleuca alternifolia, colloquially known as Australian tea tree. In our previous blog, we discussed the health benefits of eating organic foods. This week, we’ll delve into essential oils and how they promote natural...
Posted on May 13 2020
Last week, we celebrated Earth Day and the wondrous gifts Mother Earth provides us with, including natural herbs and food, such as organic fruits and vegetables. This week, we’ll discuss the benefits of choosing organic and why it’s best for our health, as opposed to store-bought produce that is full...
Posted on April 17 2020
We have a good gut feeling, thanks to our new release, Bio-Fermented Probiotic Concentrate with Native Honey and Lemon! We’ve complemented our range of raw, organic tea tree and honey derived products with a new probiotic tonic that combines the benefits of our native raw honey, with carefully selected multi-strain...
Posted on April 15 2020
We've touched on the brain-gut connection and how gut health affects our overall wellbeing. This week we are looking further into the effects that an unbalanced gut can have on your health. Gut Microbiome Your ‘gut microbiome’ is made up of the trillions of microorganisms and their genetic material that...
Posted on March 23 2020
If you’ve followed us for a while, you’ll know we are passionate about showcasing the unique health benefits of Australia’s native botanical species. This week we’re shining the spotlight on the powerful health benefits of hemp seeds. Meluka Australia’s infused range combines our native raw honey with nutrient-rich, plant-based whole...
Posted on March 09 2020
This week we are celebrating Melaleuca Alternifolia Tea Tree! We are in awe of this powerful Australian native that provides the spiritual pulse to Meluka Australia’s operations. What are tea trees? A species of the Myrtaceae (Myrtle) family, the Melaleuca Alternifolia is the same species of tea tree that produces...
Posted on February 26 2020
This week we’re shining the spotlight on what makes Meluka’s tea tree honey a bioactive honey. We know that not all honey is created equal, and if you’re considering using medicinal honey, it’s important to be well informed so that you can make the right choice. Read on to learn...
Posted on February 12 2020
Australia's Bungawalbin Valley region provides our bees with some of the cleanest and greenest bush in the world to forage from. Australian tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), along with a wide variety of native Australian botanical species such as jelly bush (Leptospermum), eucalyptus and other seasonal wildflowers grow in abundance throughout the...
Posted on February 05 2020
It’s arrived! We’re kickstarting our first Meluka Australia blog post with one of the most common questions we get asked - the difference between Meluka and Manuka honey! About Meluka Australia Firstly, a little about us. We proudly own and operate one of the largest organic tea tree plantations in the...