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Should you start eating whole foods? They have been championed among health nuts for years now and for a reason. We all know how bad processed foods can be for our health. The additives, preservatives and removal of all the goodness make them pretty much pointless to us. Whole foods are simply the anti-processed foods […]

Whatever the weather, getting outdoors could do wonders for your mood and your health. Check out these 5 reasons to get outside more   1. Green is good Getting out to the park or any green space could do wonders for your health. Studies show that people who moved to greener areas showed an immediate […]

Check out our tick list to see if you’re a wellbeing warrior! 1.    You’re hooked on green juice… Spinach, kale, broccoli or cucumber… whatever the veggie, as long as it’s green, it’s getting juiced! 2.    You can bore people senseless about superfoods… From wheatgrass to acai berries and everything in between you know your superfoods […]

Check out our pick of the top five alkaline supplements if you want to boost the effects of the alkaline diet, or neutralise the acidic effects of a busy lifestyle and less-than-perfect diet. These Top five alkaline supplements are a great place to start if you’re looking to rebalance your body’s pH and give your health […]

Doing everything right but still bloated? Here are our top tips to beat the bloat. Eating well, exercising correctly and looking after yourself are undoubtedly the three golden rules of good health and a hot body to boot. But sometimes this isn’t enough to achieve the washboard abs you’re after – there may be some […]

Can’t keep away from the biscuit jar? Desperate for just one more square of choc? Cravings have a powerful influence on our eating habits, but what do your cravings mean? Chocolate It’s thought that craving choc can be a result of magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is a powerful mineral and can help fight stress, improve sleep […]

Reached a rut in your weight loss goals? Exercise smart to Blast through your exercise plateau If your fitness regime initially brought you some great results but have recently started to slow down – or worse, stopped altogether – then you may have reached a plateau. Don’t worry, though, this is perfectly normal and is […]

Break free from pesky cravings with our top five ways to curb cravings 1)   Are you deficient? First up consider whether you might be deficient in any key vitamins or minerals that lead you to crave certain types of foods. Check out our quick list of typical cravings and their associated deficiencies here. 2)  Drink […]

Avocados are good for you, fact. While some people can take or leave avos, we absolutely love them. Not only are they delicious, but they’re so packed with goodness that we make sure they’re a staple in our kitchens. They’re also really versatile, from guacamole to diced over a salad. Here are 5 reasons why […]

Fundraising and fitness have long gone hand-in-hand. From cycling London to Brighton for heart disease to dancing away for three hours at Pink Aerobics for breast cancer, there are plenty of ways to do your bit to work up a sweat for charity. If you’ve never done a charity fitness event before and need a […]

Want to know what’s hot on the fitness scene right now? We’ve rounded up the top fitness trends to watch out for, so you can stay ahead of the pack. HIIT You what? HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training is ridiculously popular right now. The basic concept is that you push yourself really hard for […]

Fancy getting away from it all and immersing yourself in yoga for a few days? But don’t fancy the travel or the price tag of yoga retreats abroad? The UK has some amazing yoga retreats to choose from, in some stunning locations, and you can save yourself the cost of flights, too. Check out our […]

Lingonberries – the new super berry? There’s a new berry on the superfood scene – it’s small, its’ red and it packs an impressive nutrient punch. Lingonberries are set to be big news this year, so bone up on the benefits with our speedy guide. What are they? Lingonberries – also called cowberries, rock cranberries and […]

If a hectic schedule or lack of motivation mean you’re skipping more workouts than you’re making, check out our 10 ways to never miss a gym session to get you back on track. 1. Make your workouts fun If you don’t enjoy the time you spend in the gym you’re not gonna want to go […]

Water is the best beverage out there – so drink up! You may think you need all manner of fancy sports drinks to power you through your workouts, but water really is the best tonic when it comes to hydrating, pre, post and during exercise. The Advertising Standards Authority has been cracking down on sports […]

Getting healthy doesn’t need to be confusing. Just in case you need a little help making the right choices, here are our top ten tips to boost your health without the fuss. 1. Drink water Probably the easiest and cheapest way to keep your health in check. The clear stuff keeps us hydrated, which is […]

Stress is the enemy when it comes to good health and a fab figure, so we say sayonara to stress with expert advice on how to relax It’s all very well someone telling you that you need to relax – and, in fact, that often has the opposite effect – but how do you get […]