Making Health Easy, Fun – and Just a Little Bit Surprising
Are you reconsidering your pasta choices? Have you tried courgetti, dabbled with black bean pasta and still not found your perfect spaghetti alternative – then why not take a look at spelt pasta. Yes, it still has carbs in it, but the theory is that they are carbs your body…
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Microdermabrasion is a brilliant way to freshen up the look of your skin – but, if you don’t want to end up potentially red and itchy – or undo some of the anti-ageing effects of the treatment that you’re paying for, you’re going to need to know the rules on…
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(ad-gifted) Edible flowers are making health news at the moment. Researchers in China analysed some of the flowers used in traditional cooking there and found they have very high levels of phenolic compounds linked to better health and a reduced risk of conditions like heart disease and cancer. But, if…
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When it comes to using exercise to encourage weight loss, doing yoga might not be on your list. You might think about running, daily brisk walks or something super intense like Crossfit – but, yoga? Well actually, when it comes to exercising to lose weight, yoga can absolutely play a…
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If you’re looking for something healthy and tasty to cook this week – how about some succulent salmon fillets, with a spicy kick, served with a super-healthy green bean and tomato salad that will be on the table in less than 20 minutes…? Then you’re in the right place as…
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So, you’re going to have a tooth removed – chances are there are a few things you’re thinking about. Is it going to hurt? What can you eat afterwards? Are you going to look like a chipmunk for days? Those I can’t answer – but, if ‘can you exercise after…
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Looking for something fun and active to do today – why not try a 10,000 Steps Treasure Hunt. You can do it anywhere – you can do it solo or with your family and all you need to carry it out is a pair of good walking shoes and your…
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A while back I had to test out a nutrition plan for one of the newspapers I write for. The article was on whether you really could eat more and lose weight – spoiler alert. you can! Anyway, as part of that piece, I worked with an amazing dietician called…
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If you’re thinking about having Botox, what you do before and afterwards can make a difference to your results. I know this personally because, I stuffed mine up once! I had it done before I was going to a work event and nipped into the bathroom at the surgery to…
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If you’re on a low carb diet and miss noodles and pasta, or are just watching the calories and so are cutting back on carby portions, behold shirataki noodles – also known as no-calorie noodles – your new best friend. This post contains affiliate links and I get a small…
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