One habit that will serve you well is to spend 15 minutes every day tackling the areas of your home where clutter accumulates. A quarter of an hour may not seem long, but by making it a deadline, you can achieve an amazing amount. 1. Choose one area that needs your attention: for […]
Perfect for coeliacs, this is simply the best gluten-free white bread recipe you’ll find, and it’s also dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, and vegetarian. And in the unlikely event that there’s any leftover, the loaf makes a delicious base for gluten-free Prawn, Broad Bean and Avocado Bruschetta. Gluten-Free White Bread Recipe Makes: 1 loaf Preparation […]
We’re willing to convince ourselves that dried apricots, pears and pineapples dipped in dark chocolate is a healthy option – please don’t disillusion us! Great for lunch box treats or nibbles with friends this weekend. Chocolate Dipped Dried Fruit Makes: 24 chocolates Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus chilling Cooking time: 5 minutes 250g/9oz dark […]
Surprisingly what we eat can have a real effect on the quality of our sleep. So if you’ve been having trouble sleeping here are five snacks to try before bedtime: 1. Oatcakes with tuna or a slice of chicken/turkey 2. Oatcakes with tahini, hummus, nut butter or cottage cheese 3. A small pot […]
A delicious low-carb watercress soup. Serve it with soft-boiled eggs and parma ham This is a little lighter and fresher than many soups, making it the perfect post workout choice, as the antioxidants in watercress aid muscle recovery. It is also a great diuretic to reduce water retention and bloating. Serves: 2 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking […]
Your ‘Personal Perspective’ influences your thoughts, opinions, choices, actions, and ability to make changes Aside from your IQ there is another aspect to your thinking that influences every thought you have. Which of these 7 personality types sounds the most like you? “I call it your Personal Perspective”, explains Master Certified Coach and author […]
Crussh is the UK’s fastest growing chain of juice bars, so they know a thing or two about the benefits of juicing. The colour of fruit gives you a clue as to the nutrients it contains. Follow the juicing rainbow for expert nutrient know-how. Plus, find out how to make a warming Crussh […]
The happiest way to lose weight: The S Factor Diet The S Factor diet tackles the causes of overeating and cravings. Lowri Turner shows you how to shed excess weight easily and keep it off for good. Watch as broadcaster and journalist turned nutritionist, Lowri shows you how to make her delicious Avocado […]
What is mindfulness? Being mindful is actually something that we all did very naturally when we were small children. When we are being mindful, we are choosing to notice the details of our experiences, just as they are in this moment and without judging or trying to change them in the first instance. Sometimes […]
Baked vegetable crisps – use up root or starchy vegetables for a delicious Friday or Saturday night treat. “I love making a huge bowl of these healthy crisps, which can be prepared with other vegetables as well. I often make them using carrot, daikon radish or pumpkin” says Adele McConnell, author of The Vegan […]
Mushroom Wellingtons with Camembert and Membrillo make a perfect Friday night supper dish These days, staying in is the new going out, and homemade deli is the way to eat gourmet! Emma Macdonald, a trained chef and founder of The Bay Tree – the UK’s premier deli ingredient company – shares her celebrated culinary secrets […]
Are winter days getting you down? Plan an adventurous expedition for some time in the spring or summer to lift your spirits. Plan an adventurous expedition for some time in the spring or summer. Download a map from the internet and print it out on good strong paper. Annotate the map to show some of […]