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Eating for Revision and Exams

Eating for Revision and Exams

A toolbox for mental sharpness Many young people, including my own kids, have been revising hard and will continue to do so over the coming weeks as they sit GCSE’s, A Levels and other end of year exams. Are they supporting their...

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Is Our Diet Causing Destruction?

Is Our Diet Causing Destruction?

5 top tips to reduce your risk of metabolic syndrome you know if your diet is putting you at risk of a metabolic syndrome?  Do you know what a metabolic syndrome is and why it may be a problem? Metabolic syndrome became high on the agenda during the pandemic...

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Understanding and Managing Sugar Cravings

Understanding and Managing Sugar Cravings

Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you often find yourself craving a sugary treat? Do you feel you are addicted to sugar and wish you could get off it? YES??  Then read on….. We should not be surprised that so many of us struggle with the white stuff.  Sugar has...

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What is the alternative to calorie counting?

What is the alternative to calorie counting?

Being in a calorie deficit is how we can lose weight Counting calories is the best way to manage weight Well scientifically the first one may be the case but anyone who knows me or has followed me will know I am not a fan of calorie counting AT ALL. There are several...

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A quick guide to cooking grains and pulses

A quick guide to cooking grains and pulses

So many of us have been seduced into the convenience of purchasing cooked beans, pulses and grains and I include myself in that! Whether it be due to perceived lack of time, skill or knowledge, with only a small amount of effort we could save ourselves money and help the environment by…

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My Top Tips For Staying Healthy At Christmas

My Top Tips For Staying Healthy At Christmas

We are all hoping for a more ’normal’ Christmas this year! Let’s hope that within sensible parameters we will be able to socialise with family and friends. The danger is that after missing out last year we may feel the need to really let our hair down! And I think we deserve to but best not lose sight of our health in a haze of food and drink.

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