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Motivation: How do we get more of it?

Lack of motivation It’s easy to feel like motivation is beyond our control. Some days, if we’re lucky, we have an unlimited stock. Other days, it seems like it’s nowhere to be found. And so we procrastinate and get increasingly frustrated, thinking of all the things we need to do but just can’t bring ourselves...

The Vegan Egg Replacement That Will Knock Your Socks Off

Over the last few years, I’ve had many vegetarian clients who wanted to transition from being vegetarian to vegan but found it difficult to cut out one particular food: eggs. What actually do you replace eggs with? Yes, there are egg replacement products available but they are highly processed and not particularly good for you....

Nutritional Deficiencies To Watch Out For If You’re Vegan Or Vegetarian - And Why Carnivores Should Be Concerned Too

When debating different dietary lifestyles, Veganism seems to cause the most argument and controversy. It’s the diet that’s gaining huge popularity in the Western world; multitudes of people claim personal health benefits, but many also claim they did not thrive on the diet. So what’s the truth? Quite simply, like every other diet,...

How to make Vegan Meringue

Vegan Meringue Recipe Being a vegan can sometimes be a bit of a barrier when it comes to gorging on delicious desserts as when it comes to baking, eggs is usually a key ingredient. If you saw our other blog on the vegan egg replacement, aquafaba, you can use that to make this delicious...

How to set smart health goals and achieve them

How to set smart health goals and achieve them Do you ever find yourself setting an ambitious health or fitness goal, working hard towards it for a couple of weeks and then giving up before you can see any impact? I know I have, setting really lofty targets and then burnout or get bored super...

Try one of our Overnight Oats recipes

To say overnight oats have taken the breakfast world by storm is an understatement. There are almost half a million pictures using that hashtag on Instagram! They truly are one of the easiest breakfasts to put together, and, for the minimal amount of work required, they're super filling and nutritious. A dish of overnight...

Energy Protein Balls Recipe

Energy protein balls is one of my favourite snacks which you can even have as a dessert…full of protein and good fats minus the refined sugar! The beauty of this recipe is that you can be creative. You can do whatever mixture you would like for your energy protein balls. So you can use...

The Link between Food Cravings and Nutrient Deficiencies

Did you know that the foods you crave are often an indication of nutritional deficiencies? Struggling with sugar cravings? Do you constantly feel the need to eat crisps or cookies? According to health experts, food cravings in some cases may be indicators of nutritional deficiencies. This explains why you crave fatty foods and sugary treats while...

I've Been Oil Pulling Nearly Every Day for a Year. Here’s What Happened.

What is oil pulling? Oil pulling is the act of swishing oil in your mouth for 10-20 minutes, 'pulling' it through and around your teeth. It's been part of Ayurveda for around 3,000 years and was a means of strengthening teeth and maintaining good oral health long before toothpaste was invented. Oil pulling gets...

Top 10 Anti-Ageing Tips for a Radiant Life

Guest blogger, movement expert, Pilates teacher, and the youthfully exuberant Lynne Gentle gives us her tips anti-ageing, feeling young, and staying that way. Stop Smoking. And if you do, endeavour to ditch the tobacco pronto. True, it’s harder to kick than an opiate addiction but if I did it, you can do it. I kicked...

4 Habits That Are Wrecking Your Metabolism

Having metabolic levels that are firing on all cylinders is key to keeping trim, fit and healthy. Contrary to popular belief, weight loss isn't all about calories in versus calories out. A diet that's too low in calories can actually stall your progress and slow your metabolism. You want your metabolism constantly burning like...

Healthy Rhubarb and Apple Crumble Recipe

When it comes to indulgence, for me it’s about what choices you make. With this healthy rhubarb and apple crumble recipe you can feel a lot better about your choice as it has minimal sugar. Also, it is jam packed with fruit. This is an amazing recipe that takes little time to prepare and then...

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