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New research reveals vegan eating costs 40 per cent less
Ahead of the annual Veganuary campaign, a new study has revealed that vegan meals cost 40 per cent less than meat and fish. The research suggests that people signing-up to try vegan for the month of January can save money on their grocery bill and spend less time cooking. Findings from the new Kantar study commissioned by Veganuary show that, on average, plant-based meals eaten at home cost 40 per cent less than meat/fish-based meals and take one-third less time to prepare. Data from Kantar’s...
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At this time of year, with our immune systems needing to be fighting fit, we love the new supportive Urgent-C range from ProVen Probiotics. ProVen Probiotics was launched in 2012 to provide research-backed probiotics for every life stage, from pregnancy to adulthood, and the whole range contains the company’s own Lab4 probiotic bacteria, supported by 22 clinical studies. The latest addition to the range is Urgent-C, which offers something for everyone in terms of immune support; there are...
Give the gift of self-care
After a rather turbulent year for all, we’re being reminded of the need to adopt some self-care strategies this festive season. Mark Whittle, Purpose and Performance Coach and founder of the podcast, Take FLIGHT, has offered his suggestions on ensuring you are looking after yourself during what can be a stressful time of year. And here’s how: Breathing: We breathe on average 24,000 times a day. Ask yourself how many of those breaths are conscious breaths? According to a UK wide stress survey,...
The psychology of healthy eating
We’ve all started a new week with fresh healthy eating goals, which by Wednesday have fallen by the wayside – and if that sounds like you, you’re not alone. And now, Psychologist, Dr Rachel Evans, has set out five reasons you may struggle to stick to a healthy eating plan. She explained: “Clear intentions and goals are very important when it comes to setting out long-term healthy eating habits, and if you start by outlining targets that are too vague, or too restrictive, you could be at risk...
Festive fears around food revealed
The nation’s concerns about health, wellbeing and food in run-up to Christmas have been revealed in a new poll from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF). The research, conducted by YouGov on behalf of the BNF, found that one in six people across Britain are worried about not being able to find all the food they need this Christmas, and 18 per cent say they are anxious about getting online deliveries. When asked about diet and fitness concerns, almost half (46 per cent) of 18-34-year...
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Prevention is always better than cure and the SOiL Organic Aromatherapy Immunity Blend has been formulated with a cleansing and zesty fusion of lemongrass, benzoin, tea tree and thyme organic essential oils to guard against illness. This blend is great to use during the winter months, either in a diffuser to purify the air or mixed with a carrier oil for use in massage
Be waste aware
With vast amounts of food set to be consumed over the festive period, an organisation is reminding of the need to control the amount that is needlessly thrown away. Don’t Get Wasted 2020 is a campaign being run by online surplus food and drink retailer, Approved Food, designed to raise awareness of the shocking amount of food needlessly thrown away over the festive season. At this time of year, over-indulgence is often the order of the day and with this comes the urge to buy far more food and...
Topping up your vegan vitamin D
A nutritionist has encouraged plant-based eaters to consider their intake of vitamin D. With some supplements and foods highest in vitamin D not being vegan-friendly, Nutritionist, Rob Hobsons, has explained how mushrooms are as effective at boosting and maintaining vitamin D levels as supplements are. Research commissioned by the UK & Ireland Mushroom Producers, a partnership between British and Irish mushroom farmers and producers, has revealed that 22 per cent of people agreed to being...
Get outdoors to support mental health
An important organisation is hosting a virtual meet-up designed to encourage people outdoors to support their mental health. Yugen Explore was created by Grace Wilson and encourages people to benefit from the great outdoors. She has organised a virtual meet-up for two hours between 11am-1pm on December 19, in which the group will be walking virtually together as a community. This will hopefully help to improve mental health, bring people together and get more people active during winter. The...
Plan your gluten-free festivities
With December officially upon us, many will be thinking of what to serve on Christmas day – but have you considered those who can’t tolerate gluten? Coeliac UK’s Christmas campaign Tales from a Gluten Free Christmas shines the spotlight on real life Christmas experiences from the gluten free community to help people understand the importance of safely catering gluten free and provides support for an inclusive gluten free Christmas. Top tips for a gluten free Christmas include: Always check the...
Better backs for all
With new research revealing our collective back pain has worsened since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, it might be time to think about how you’re looking after yours. According to the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), one in three 18-24-year olds have experienced back pain in lockdown, a higher percentage than those aged over 55. Furthermore, nearly three quarters of 18-24-year olds are spending more time sat down since lockdown started in March, with Brits overall sitting 11 hours...
Supporting male mental health
With last week’s International Men’s Day turning the spotlight on the male population, one psychologist has offered his advice on ensuring mental health is supported. In the UK alone, one in eight men will suffer with a recognised mental health condition, and suicide remains the single biggest killer of men under 50. Research has shown that 83 per cent of men find it helpful to be asked if they are having a difficult time, but 46 per cent said that no one had done so during the pandemic. And...
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With the cold weather very much with us this week, there's nothing better than putting on the kettle and warming up with a cup of goodness - and Heath & Heather has just the thing. The tea brand is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, that’s a century of providing natural, organic and delicious herbal teas to the nation. Dedicated to improving the wellbeing of people and the planet, each tea is blended with a passion for nature’s finest herbs and botanicals that can be traced back to...
At home yoga for all
A new range of budget-friendly yoga and meditation classes has been launched. The Yoga Class by Laura Dodd is a new digital at-home yoga studio, which offers those in lockdown a transformational workout for body and mind and its membership at £5.99 a week allows all levels access to unlimited classes, with new content added every week. The yoga and meditation sessions, all personally prepared by Laura, are built to enhance strength and flexibility and combat working from home posture, relieve...
Understanding your vitamin D needs
Never been has vitamin D been so in the spotlight with our levels naturally lower in the winter, not to mention research being underway to examine if it can reduce our risk of Covid-19. In fact, at this time of year, we should all be supplementing with vitamin D, but do enough of us know about its importance? According to the natural health brand, BetterYou, Brits have declared that broadcast media, followed by print and social media, have been the most influential for their vitamin D...
Steps to staying well in lockdown
The latest lockdown puts pressure on people’s health – both mentally and physically – and it's so important you take the time to stay fit and healthy – but how? The charitable social enterprise, GLL, has put together a free three-week home workout plan to get people through the month in the comfort of their homes while staying motivated and active. GLL also teamed up with Environmental Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant, Lee Chambers, about how to stay mentally fit despite the...
A workout with muscle
The gyms may have closed their doors for a month but that doesn’t mean you need to stop your fitness routines. Steven Virtue, Fitness Content and Programming Manager at Total Fitness, shares his five expert tips for keeping your muscle-building plan on track until we’re legally allowed to hit the gym again. Protein and calories: Protein is an essential part of maintaining, recovery and growth of muscle tissue. It’s important to eat the right amount of protein within a balanced diet to prevent...
The secret to baking success
The nation turned to baking earlier this year as we spent weeks under lockdown – and now we’re under similar restrictions, one top chef is offering his tips for culinary success. David Atherton explains: “When it comes to perfecting a bake, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s a Choux pasty, a genoise sponge, or anything in between, there are three secret ‘ingredients’ that I swear by.” Step one: Get to know your oven: Firstly, and in my opinion most importantly, is finding the right appliances...
Build your immune defences
With winter upon us and all the bugs that brings, not to mention a global pandemic lurking, it’s never been more important to take charge of our own health – and your immune system is so important in this. According to the people at Spatone, statistics show that up to 80 per cent of people could be hit with three colds per year and, with the festive season fast approaching, it’s important to be prepared. And so the natural liquid iron supplement has teamed up with chef and food writer, Natasha...
Tips to stress less
There’s no doubt the Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on our stress levels, and this could be having a knock-on effect to our health. And so, as part of the recent National Stress Awareness Day, Dr Irshaad Ebrahim, co-founder of The London Sleep Centre, offered some advice to help people manage their levels. He pointed out that since the outbreak of Coronavirus, 84.9 per cent of adults have reported they’ve felt stressed or anxious as a result of the pandemic. In many everyday situations,...
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Facts about fertility nutrients
With infertility rates rising, ensuring your nutrition is in the best shape possible is really important to support your body in conceiving. Experts at natural health company, BetterYou, point out that in 2019, UK birth rates hit a new low for the fourth consecutive...
Eating to sleep
If you’re finding it hard to get to sleep, or don’t feel you’re getting quality shuteye, how much thought have you given to the impact your diet could be having? Sleep has become a topic of great interest over the past 12 months at the hands of the Covid-19 pandemic,...
The children’s challenge of British Summer Time
The changing of the clocks this weekend brings with it the prospect of summer on the way, but for many parents, the switch can also hugely affect their children’s bedtime, To some, a simple switch of the alarm clock and an hour less sleep may not seem too much of a...
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Honey New Zealand is one of the few New Zealand honey companies which has a privately owned and fully integrated model – from hive to home. From the land, beehives and beekeepers to the extraction and packing facilities through to exporting, Honey New Zealand owns and...
Best foot forward
With the nation upping its exercise routine during lockdown, we should be thinking about the impact this could have on our feet. Leading Podiatrist, Zoe Wilson, has reported higher incidence of foot and ankle trauma as we take part in more activity, and she has issued...
A Fairtrade celebration
This week marks the start of the annual Fairtrade Fortnight, but this year, with the ongoing lockdown, celebrations are going to take a different form. Introducing the Fairtrade Foundation’s first-ever virtual festival to highlight the harmful effect of the climate...
Making mornings more mindful
Developing healthy habits can start your day in the right way, and one trainer is here to help. Practising yoga can help relieve stress and anxiety by combining deep breathing with mindfulness (a focus on the here and now) and flowing sequences to guide our minds and...
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OrganiCup is the award-winning menstrual cup brand that makes it easy to change to a greener, healthier period. OrganiCup is made of 100 per cent soft, medical-grade silicone that doesn’t mess with your body and can be worn for up to 12 hours, day and night....
Finding your fitness
Mastering the basics when it comes to gaining benefit from exercise is crucial, according to one fitness expert. Steven Virtue, Fitness Development Manager at Total Fitness, explains that planning the right training programme is all about finding exercises which work...
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