Shed pounds with virtual reality.
Chances are if you’re trying to shed pounds, you’ll know that there’s an abundance of modern-day diets to choose from. Whether it’s the caveman, Atkins, bulletproof coffee, 3 day diet or a packaged plan like WW or SW, the weight loss industry has expanded more than our waistlines over the past few decades and it […]
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Quick lunch- chicken & pesto salad
This super quick lunch can be packed up and taken to work with you, it’s really easy to make and takes no time at all. What you’ll need 1 x 240g skinless chicken breast fillet drizzle of olive oil salt and pepper 1 tsp cumin seeds 25g pine nuts 1 tbsp pesto […]
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How to make your own healthy mayo
It’s easy, it tastes nicer, and it’s much better for you. Here’s how to whip up your own healthy mayo made with quality ingredients. What you’ll need: 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard 2/3 cup or 6 ounces extra virgin olive oil Dash of white pepper (black pepper […]
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Healthy homemade granola recipe
Why choose store bought when you can make your own homemade granola at a fraction of the cost? This healthy recipe makes around 14 servings, that’s breakfast sorted for the next 2 weeks! Ingredients 360g of old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary) or other rolled grain 340g of raw buckwheat 120g of dried unsweetened […]
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Healthy & hearty soups – chorizo, chickpea & spinach
This delicious Mediterranean-inspired healthy & hearty spinach soup can be enjoyed by the whole family. 115g Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthways, rinsed well and thinly sliced 4 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 175g canned crushed […]
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Keep weight at bay with these 4 easy pointers
Follow these simple steps, get some exercise, and watch the weight disappear – slowly, painlessly, and for good. 1. Eat Your Carbs Yes, you heard right: Carbs are essential to your metabolism. Rather than cutting them out altogether, have them three days a week. You’ll boost your metabolism when you eat them, then burn […]
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Why wraps may not be as great an alternative to bread as we think
Feel smug about ordering a ‘healthy’ wraps for lunch? You may be in for a shock. While often thought of as a healthy choice, or lighter alternative to bread, a new review commissioned by Helga’s and conducted by the University of Newcastle has found the most popular wraps contain worryingly high amounts of salt. […]
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Say goodbye to bloating
Stomach bloating is so common these days it’s been called an “epidemic.” Do you regularly suffer from bloating? It can be extremely painful, really uncomfortable and sometimes difficult to control. We’ve found some natural, food based remedies that should help to ease even the most troublesome of tummy’s without the need for medication or a […]
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How to make healthy food even healthier
From drinking green tea with lemon to adding black pepper to curry, these handy hints & tips give already healthy food a huge boost. Add black pepper to curry (or other turmeric dishes) Turmeric is definitely the darling of the health craze crowd and for good reason – it’s full of the powerful antioxidant […]
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The Bulletproof Diet
What is it? The Bulletproof diet could be called an ‘upgraded’ Paleo diet. Basically it’s a high (healthy!)-fat, low carb diet, with 50-60% of calories coming from healthy fats, 20% from protein, and the rest from vegetables. By sticking to ‘bulletproof’ foods, you have less chance of eating things that can make you weak […]
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