We all know the importance of eating healthy, fresh food but did you know that UK veg production has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years? And it seems the Covid-19 pandemic has got us concerned at getting enough, with a new report from the Peas Please initiative revealing that under lockdown, 25 per cent of households with children are worried about accessing enough fruit and vegetables. The new report, produced by the Food Foundation in partnership with Nourish Scotland, Food Sense Wales...

Learn more about the relationship between your gut and your brain with the help of a new journal. My Tummy Diary has been created by blogger and influencer, Lottie Drynan, who has penned a resource packed journal designed to help you improve your gut health. Lottie, also known as The Tummy Diaries on social media, is known for sharing honest photos and insights about living with bloating and IBS flare-ups, which has led to a hugely popular #mybloatedwardrobe hashtag. Used by thousands of...

You may not be jetting off on a sunny summer holiday any time soon thanks to the current lockdown, but you still need to think about protecting your eyes in the brighter weather. According to sunglasses specialist, Tic Watches, there are four key reasons you should wear sunglasses, even in the great British summer – and with UV levels set to be very high this week, experts have warned of the dangers of not wearing sunglasses. They protect the eye’s lens: UV rays, especially UVB, getting into...

If lockdown has done anything, it seems it has encouraged the nation to get more creative in the kitchen. In fact, new research from Samsung has revealed that almost half (47 per cent) of Brits agree that they are currently cooking more than usual, with 49 per cent baking more cakes. When it comes to cuisines, Brits still favour home comforts, with 66 per cent saying they are cooking more traditional recipes, while 53 per cent are also cooking more Italian food and 32 per cent more Indian. And...

How we live our lives has changed hugely in recent months, from our ability to see family and friends, our working routine to the way we shop and the food we eat. But considering your diet is really important as fuelling with the right foods, at the right time of day, keeps you both physically and mentally well. And, after many weeks of adjusting to this new way of life, there’s no doubt that many of us are running out of inspiring lunch ideas and, as a result, are more prone to reaching for...

A new campaign has launched to encourage pregnant women to take time to monitor their baby’s movements in the womb. Run by natural parenting experts, Babyopathy, the Routine in the Womb initiative highlights the importance of checking your baby’s movements and the benefits this can have. Created by Angela Spencer, an award-winning author and parenting expert of more than 25 years, this year, the campaign centres around the clear message that #movementsmatter. Running throughout June, this...

Experts in the menopause are reminding women to check their thyroid health. The Menopause Exchange has issued its latest newsletter, with Dr Jeni Worden, GP, explaining that thyroid problems often become more common as women reach the menopause. These can play havoc with menopausal symptoms and may also cause long-term health issues, but they often remain undiagnosed. “If you’re struggling with menopausal symptoms, including difficulty sleeping, hair loss and low mood, it’s important to speak...

As lockdown continues, so too do the challenges for our health and wellbeing, but there are plenty of simple holistic steps you can take to help yourself. And here, natural health experts from Rescue Remedy offer their wellness tips to ease stress and boost emotional wellbeing: Smart goals: Smart goals are a way of breaking down aims into five bite-sized categories – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-related – to help make targets doable. Every weekend, carve out 15-20 minutes...