Your Healthy skin shopping list
YOUR HEALTHY SKIN SHOPPING LIST Some people just seem to have a radiant glow about them, whether its shiny hair or healthy vibrant skin. Here we thought we should share some diet secrets and outline some of the best foods to include as part of your healthy diet to achieve the vibrant, ‘healthy skin look’. What’s more, many of these products can also be mixed to double up as body...
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Alternative sources of calcium for dairy-free children
Parents of children with a dairy intolerance naturally worry about their child’s calcium intake. Little wonder as a serious calcium deficiency can lead to rickets and poor dental health. Daily guideline amounts for calcium intake for young children, according to the British Dietetic Association, are: 525mg for infants under 1350mg for children aged 1-3450mg for children aged 4-6550mg for c...
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4 Family friendly pizza side-dishes
PAPAYA AVOCADO SALSA Photo credit: viktoriastable.com Prep Time 15 minsServes 4 INGREDIENTS • 1 medium papaya, peeled• 2 avocados• 1 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed (from 7-8 limes)• 1 bunch spring onions, chopped• 1 bunch of chopped coriander• pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. C...
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Kirsty's Balanced Barbeque Banquet | Kirsty's
If you’re anything like us, the first thing we do when the sun starts to shine is get together with all our family and friends for a barbeque to make the most of the weather…it is Britain after all! When people tend to think about barbeques, sausages and steak always seem to be at the top of everyone’s shopping list, but we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have...
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Taking Control Of Calories
Did you know, it’s been over a decade since health organisations advised us on calorie intake? (2,000 calories a day for women and 2,500 for men) And even though the recommended number of calories we should be consuming hasn’t changed (thankfully!) Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new campaign: ‘One You’ which informs us on when we should be consuming these calo...
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Five Foods That Will Make You Happy
When we associate food with happiness, most of us will dream about tucking into cottage pie made from our mum’s recipe or pasta bakes that the kids love because they are simple and filling. However, this instant spike in happiness and positive thoughts is often closely followed by a sluggish, lethargic feeling which can decrease productivity. Some foods can even have a negative impact on y...
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