Is everyone drinking enough water today? Stay hydrated and boost your fluid intake by mixing your water with fruity infusions such as strawberries and cucumber! This combination can aid digestion, increase metabolism plus it helps you get your five a day!Â
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Try bulking up your meals with Kale; it’s great raw, just tossed into salads and when it’s cooked it can be used as a super side dish to any meal! This leafy green is know for it’s following health and nutrient properties: Rich in antioxidants and Vitamins A, C & K! Calcium and Potassium Folic
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Avocados contain: – Vitamin C: an immunity booster and promotes skin health – Potassium: helps to regulate body processes – Vitamin E: an antioxidant, enhances cell protection and reduces cell ageing – Vitamin K: aids the bloods clotting ability and improves bone health – Vitamin B6: a metabolic regulator and hormone balancer – Folate: aids
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Carbohydrates, grains such as rice, wheat, corn and oats are a common part of our diets. Stocked in supermarkets, they are often refined – this involves the removal of bran and germ, important dietary fibres, B vitamins and minerals, resulting in long life products such as white rice and white bread. Carbohydrates contain sugar, increasing
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Fibre aids digestive health, can help to lower cholesterol, maintain a healthy weight and is also rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The British Nutrition Foundation recommend a 30g intake of fibre per day. Foods rich in fibre: Guava Figs Raspberries Prunes Kidney beans Dates Black beans / French beans Avocado Bulgar wheat Lentils Almonds
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Are carrots part of your 5-a-day?! Their benefits explained: Slows down the ageing process; carrots contain Beta-Carotene, an antioxidant which reduces cell damage. Cleanses the body; packed with Vitamin A, carrots help to cleanse the colon and remove waste from the body. Enhances vision; this isn’t just a myth! The Beta-Carotene in carrots is converted
Not only are strawberries packed with antioxidants, they also contain numerous vitamins and minerals! Folate Potassium Manganese Fibre Magnesium Vitamin C Strawberries have been proven to: Reduce risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes Lower blood pressure Ease constipation Alleviate allergies such as hay fever Lower cholesterol Reduce inflammation Improve hair health
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Bone Broth; typically chicken, turkey or fish bones simmered in water for a number of hours and used for gravy, soups or stews. Some of us may not like the sound of bone broth…but this nutritious mix contains multiple immune boosting products such as: collagen, gelatine, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium! What are the Benefits?! Strengthens
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With ageing comes the inevitable changes to our bodies, including reduced organ function, slower metabolism and blood pressure changes. Although genetics are a key contributor to our ageing processes, there are however, lifestyle factors that you can control! 1. Avoid Toxins e.g. Alcohol and Tobacco Alcohol is associated with dehydration (increased wrinkles) and an imbalance
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Did you know that laughing can relax both the body and the mind, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, decrease pain levels and even help reduce the risk of heart disease! How!? Studies have shown that laughter can replicate the effects of light exercise; reducing blood pressure, increasing blood flow and aiding the immune system! Laughing
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