Many of us spend much of the working day sitting at a desk. Add a commute and time spent sitting at home, and it can be difficult to get enough movement into our daily routines. While changing jobs isn’t always practical, there are small steps we can take to counter some of the effects of
Getting enough good-quality sleep can be difficult in today’s world. Modern lifestyles don’t always fit neatly with our body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. Artificial light, technology, work demands, shift patterns and busy social lives can all make it harder to get the sleep we need. In the UK, 50% of people report they do not get
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October may be known as a SCARY month because of Halloween, but this month’s challenge might be a little scary too! This month’s challenge: Learn to do a handstand WHAT??? You may be saying to yourself! Don’t worry — the aim isn’t necessarily to master a perfect handstand in 31 days. Instead, it’s about practising,
Just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time! These chocolate cashew clusters are a simple, satisfying sweet treat, combining crunchy cashews, dark chocolate and a pinch of sea salt. Ingredients Method
Want to make some positive changes to your health and wellbeing? Perhaps for yourself, your family, or both? Knowing where to start can be difficult. There is so much health information online, along with social media trends and conflicting advice, that it can quickly become overwhelming. The good news is that improving your health doesn’t
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A simple homemade jam made with just three ingredients. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, contains more fibre thanks to the chia seeds and is lower in added sugar than many traditional jams. The extra fibre can also help slow the release of sugar into the bloodstream, helping to avoid a rapid rise in blood
Whether you’re a morning person or a night owl could have a big impact on how you feel about this month’s challenge. Another important factor, of course, is how you feel about running! As we head into autumn, we still have lighter mornings and, hopefully, some good weather to enjoy. So this month, we’re challenging
Crispy, savoury and packed with flavour, these Edamame Bean Pops make a quick and nutritious snack. Frozen edamame beans are tossed with lemon zest, black pepper and Parmesan for a simple combination that’s ready in minutes. Edamame are young green soybeans, harvested before the beans fully mature. They’re usually sold frozen, either in their pods
We all know that regular physical activity is important for our health, but that doesn’t mean everyone enjoys going to the gym. For some people, past experiences with exercise may have left them feeling that physical activity is something to endure rather than enjoy. But movement doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Finding activities
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These energy balls are naturally sweetened with dates and packed with nuts, oats and cacao, making them a nutritious snack or healthier dessert. They’re a good source of protein without the need for protein powder and take just 10 minutes to prepare. There’s no baking required, but you’ll need to chill them overnight before they’re
