With the re-imposed lockdowns and increased safety precautions related to the COVID Omicron variant, it’s safe to say staying sane might be a challenge during this holiday season, yet again. Luckily, we’ve come up with 5 great strategies to help hold on to some happiness this holiday. Follow on for ...
READ MORE +Christmas, for all its blessings, often actually ends up the most unhealthy time of year for many people. First, the chocolate liqueurs and shortbread, followed by endless glasses of prosecco and gorging yourself on gorgonzola then come the mince pies with cream. Then finally a huge Christmas ...
READ MORE +Many desire a flat stomach but it’s really easy to feel complacent with the appearance of a puffy abdomen too often hid underneath oversized jumpers this time of year. But a flat stomach isn’t only good for wearing high-waisted jeans or tighter shirts; it’s also an indicator of a healthy, ...
READ MORE +Of course, you know what season it is - the biggest festive season of the year, combining Christmas and New Year celebrations. Exchanging cards and gifts, staying with family and...lots and lots of...food including roast dinner and ample drinks wrapped up in a myriad of gift boxes from Santa Claus! ...
READ MORE +It’s that time of year again…it seems as if the whole world is gearing up for the latter part of this epic month of December, preparing to indulge themselves in all the classic foods and drinks that we traditionally associate with Christmas. Many people however, have taken their health and ...
READ MORE +Now that the festive season is upon us, we will no doubt be cooking delicious food or at least eating more of it. Food without herbs and spices would be like Christmas without the Christmas tree – inconceivable! They are full of flavour and are linked to many impressive health benefits. Herbs come ...
READ MORE +The holidays are an indulgent time of year. However, adopting some sustainable behaviours over the Christmas period can minimise its environmental impact, benefit our health and help save us money. Reducing the amount of waste from our kitchens, for example, is vital. In 2015 alone, the UK threw ...
READ MORE +Christmas is just around the corner and, whilst it should be enjoyed, it can come with some, err…extra baggage come the New Year. Keeping your weight in check is important, but it shouldn’t be a chore or take over your plans. Therefore, we’ve rounded up the best things you can do that will neither ...
READ MORE +Christmas, the one time of year where you can truly indulge in festive foods. We’re not suggesting you avoid the mince pies and mulled wine entirely. But if you try to fill up on a few of these nutritious beauties, you’ll keep your Christmas dinner on the virtuous end of the health scale. Read on ...
READ MORE +Winter is looming, this can only mean one thing; comfort food! Whilst comfort food tends to be associated with poor food choices, this doesn’t have to be the case. Porridge, for example, is filling, warming and highly nutritious. Not only that, it’s inexpensive, convenient and free from complicated ...
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