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We've all heard of the phrase 'New Year, New You.' The idea seems great - promising ourselves to get fitter and healthier in the new year, especially after a binge over the Christmas and New Year period. I wonder if too many of us are trying to make too many changes too fast.  Are we setting unrealistic targets or timescales? A good proportion of resolutions seem to falter even before January has finished.  Changing to a healthier lifestyle can take time, and it's very easy to be too hard on ourselves at first.  Some of us may want to lose weight. Are our...

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Vegetables -

Brussels sprouts and Christmas – you know you can’t escape those little leafy green things all the way through to New Year don’t you? Fear not – you’ll be doing yourself a real favour by eating as many brussels as possible. They are now in season so should be fresh and packed full of nutritional goodness ready for your plate. Here’s a quick run down of some of their main benefits:- Can help to lower cholesterol providing they are steamed (or even eat raw) due to more fibre being retained when cooked in this way As a member of the cruciferous vegetables family (that...

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Heart Health -

Our own selection of 10 foods that have all been shown to provide heart health properties.

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It’s safe to say we all experience stress in some form and to varying degrees in our lives. Stress may come in various ways and be brought on by different factors, which include mental, physical, emotional, environmental, lifestyle and relationships. Our body’s reaction to stress can determine the effect it has on our health. What happens when we become stressed?Stress is likely to affect the entire body. Our immune system; cells and gut health are all interconnected, with a problem in one area having a negative effect on other areas of the body. As an example – IBS is commonly triggered by stress. Nutrient absorption from food may be reduced; elimination...

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) occurs when depression-related symptoms that appear to be directly related to low levels of sun and daylight are experienced. SAD is far more likely to affect people living in the northern and southern hemispheres during September to April, especially November to February. Research studies have demonstrated those living nearer the equator very rarely report symptoms of SAD. What are the symptoms to look out for?If you  regularly experience a number of the following, specific to the darker months, you may be suffering from SAD: lack of energy mood swings cravings and overeating problems sleeping depression anxiousness irritability increased alcohol or drug use...

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