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Mini Strawberry Cheesecake
This is another one of our quick and easy, tasty snacks that you are going to love. All you need is a food blender, there is no baking involved, so why not get the children involved in making these Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes. These mini strawberry cheesecakes are creamy and fruity,...
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The Power of Gratitude
Gratitude is our emotion that relates to our ability to feel and express thankfulness and appreciation. Expressing gratitude improves mental, physical and relational well-being. Being grateful also impacts the overall experience of happiness, and these effects tend to be long-lasting. New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to...
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The benefits of running
Over the course of lockdown the number of people we have seen running has grown day by day, and it’s an incredible sight to see. As a personal trainer I'm so impressed to see all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities outside, getting active, running and getting results. But why have...
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How to overcome your excuses
Here are 3 of the most common excuses for not exercising… and some easy solutions.In spite of the overwhelming evidence that backs up the benefit of regular exercise for both physical and mental health, it’s estimated that almost half of UK adults do no regular exercise.It’s far too easy to...
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Nutrition may ease Menopause
Most women dread the word menopause. In reality it affects women in completely different ways, but the most common symptoms include hot flushes, sweating, insomnia, anxiety, impairment of memory and fatigue. Long term consequences can include a decline in libido, osteoporosis, heart disease, even dementia – all linked to reduced...
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No Bake Granola Bars
U perform – No Bake Granola Bars This is another one of our quick and easy, tasty snacks that you are going to love. All you need is a large bowl, there is no cooking involved, so why not get the children involved in making these granola bars. They are...
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The sunshine vitamin
We all know Vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin, and there is a very good reason for this.When our skin is exposed to sunlight, it makes Vitamin D from cholesterol. The sun's ultraviolet B (UVB) rays hit cholesterol in the skin cells, providing the energy for vitamin D synthesis...
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How to get your kids to do more exercise
During the lockdown, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep children entertained and active with new engaging ideas and games. I know many of my clients have struggled with this and it’s been too easy to give in and let your kids play on the computer rather than push them to...
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Key Lime Pie Chilled Bites
This is another one of our quick and easy, tasty snacks that you are going to love. All you need is a food blender, there is no cooking involved, so why not get the children involved in making these Key Lime Pie Bites. They are soft frozen treats that will...
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What does it mean to “eat the rainbow”?
How often have we heard health gurus tell us all to "eat the rainbow"? What does it actually mean and why is it so important? Basically it's a simple way of reminding us that a variety of fruits and vegetables in our diet will get us most of the vitamins...
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