The mental health charity Mind have recently conducted a survey to find out how the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown was affecting people’s mental health. Their findings show that new mental health problems have developed and existing mental health problems have worsened. Worryingly, a staggering 60% of adults and 68% of young people said their mental […]
Mindful eating Taking time to cook more ambitiously or to cook a meal slowly is a luxury that can be enjoyed on weekends, or to unwind during the week after a long, busy day. Really investing in the preparing and cooking of a meal is an opportunity to ground yourself and truly be in the […]
Making sure you eat three satisfying meals a day, with an optional two snacks, is crucial to warding off any food cravings in between meals. Have plenty of the following in your everyday diet, rather than taking supplements that may disrupt your nutritional balance. Chromium – this regulate blood-sugar levels and is found in wholegrain […]
The economy of food By choosing Fairtrade where possible, we can help to make a positive contribution to the world when we buy food. It’s a widely supported idea that poverty in developing countries can be overcome by supporting small-scale farming and businesses. The more Fairtrade we buy, the more we can help people to […]
Your body mass index (BMI) is a rough estimate of whether you are overweight. It’s harder to lose weight if you’re already a healthy BMI, as your body is trying to stay healthy. To find your BMI, divide your weight in kilos (kg) by the square of your height in metres (m). So, if you’re […]
The natural choice Many people choose to buy organic when possible, especially for soy products that are most likely genetically modified if they’re not organic. Genetically modified (GM) foods are possibly harmless for our health, and our history of eating this kind of food is relatively short, so it’s a gamble to eat lots of […]
Many people give up on an exercise regime because they started over-enthusiastically and suffered an injury. Instead, start at a level that slightly challenges you and work on up. Move smoothly with control rather than swinging or bouncing. Push your limits gently and take time to perfect each move. Exercises are only effective if carried […]
A plant-based diet A vegetarian diet can seem extreme to some, but it’s a natural and nourishing way to eat. Many cultures around the world have a tradition of vegetarianism dating back thousands of years. Science and health authorities are pretty much in agreement that the plant-based diet is the most vital way to eat. […]
You may think it’ll be motivational, and allow you to keep tabs on whether your workouts and nutrition are working for you, but if fat loss is your goal, then weighing yourself could be counter-intuitive. The number on the scales may plateau, and even rise. That’s because muscle is a much denser tissue. If you […]
Balance Choosing healthy can be confusing, with the jungle voices and advice on offer. My definition of eating well is really simple: eat with variety and in moderation – it’s the best health insurance you can invest in. I’m a big fan of light food, and it’s clear that in the industrialised world people are […]