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An ancient Indian medical system, ayurveda (which means ‘knowledge of life’) is, in many aspects, surprisingly modern. In line with today’s tailored health techniques – such as DNA testing to work out the ideal diet for you – ayurveda encompasses the knowledge of how to live according to your unique make-up. ‘Ayurveda is a complete […]
Continue ReadingWith a few simple swaps, it’s easy to make baking better for you, says healthy’s food expert Rebecca Seal. ‘Like most of us, I find chocolate almost irresistible at this time of year. But rather than gorging on high-fat, high-sugar Easter eggs, I like to make things like this, which is halfway between a brownie […]
Continue ReadingThey have access to the fanciest products and latest beauty innovations, but what does a beauty insider actually use herself? To find out, we quizzed Kate Kerr, an acclaimed facialist with years of experience working with the skin, on her routine and the products she rates. Notepad at the ready? Here we go: Step 1: […]
Continue ReadingWe tend to think of a squat as a move that tones our legs and bums, but it does so much more! ‘Done with proper form, a squat works every muscle in your legs: quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves, but it also forces you to engage your core, abs and back muscles to stabilise,’ says […]
Continue ReadingIf we had a pound for every time a model told us her great skin was down to drinking lots of water, we’d be quids in. But new expert advice suggests what we suspected: it takes more than glugging two litres a day to unlock that glow. ‘Drinking plenty of fluids is vital for your […]
Continue ReadingMany IBS sufferers link their condition to stress and anxiety, not only as the potential cause of their condition in the first place, but also one of the main symptom triggers. So to mark IBS Awareness Month, we spoke to Nutritional Therapist Claire Barnes of Lepicol about how to stress less when it comes to IBS. First, it’s important […]
Continue Reading1 Deal with stress The factors that affect our immune system can be surprising and not always obvious. For example, the impact of short-term stress on our immune system can often be beneficial. But frequent or long-term stress has been shown to directly suppress immune cell function. Immune cells have receptors for stress hormones, which […]
Continue ReadingUsually the sideshow in fry form, we’re making sweet potato the star in this sweet potato burger recipe. Low in fat, high in fibre and rich in an antioxidant called beta-carotene, sweet potatoes are a great addition to a healthy diet. Plus they’re versatile, filling, and have a delicious sweet taste. So why not celebrate International Sweet […]
Continue ReadingSomething about pounding beats and swelling tempos gets us pumped, and with more than 25 million workout playlists created on music streaming service Spotify, there’s got to be some science behind it. ‘The power of music is real,’ says Dr Costas Karageorghis, expert in sports psychology at Brunel University, London. ‘It really does enhance our […]
Continue Reading240g lentils in water (drained)200g rainbow carrots40g kale1/2 lemon1 cauliflower1 pomegranate1 tbsp tahini1 tsp nigella seeds2 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp rose harissa pasteMedium handful of fresh corianderMedium handful of fresh mintSea salt & black pepperCoconut oil / olive oil 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C / gas mark 6. 2 Roughly chop the kale. Remove […]
Continue ReadingMakes 10-12 large pancakes 500ml coconut drinking milk, or almond milk3 eggs220g buckwheat flour250ml waterPinch of salt2 large handfuls of spinach or watercress1 tbsp fresh basil leaves1 large courgette, grated1 tbsp melted coconut oil, plus extra for fryingFor the filling:1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced3 tbsp extra virgin olive oilSalt400g tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed2 tbsp […]
Continue ReadingIt seems like everywhere you turn these days, another professional athlete or casual exerciser is espousing the benefits of the foam roller. It’s one of the more accessible recovery tools out there in an overflowing market of high-tech, pricey gadgets that allegedly help you heal from a workout quicker and come back stronger and better. […]
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