I recently started working with a nutritionist and have switched to tracking my macros. It was completely new territory for me, and I am happy to admit it took a good few weeks to get used to the difference, which was also the same for one of the authors of this book, Helen. I have […]
TRIED & TESTED // OPPO Watch
I was excited to receive the OPPO watch to review. I have a smart watch already but with OPPO recognising that both movement and sleep play a huge role when it comes to our wellbeing and how their watch can act as a wellness companion, I was keen to try it out. The watch promised: […]
BOOK REVIEW // Plant Over Processed
Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly common, with the emphasis being placed on the health benefits of this way of eating. ‘Plant Over Processed’ is written by Andrea Hannemann, who you can also find on Instagram @earthyandy, or via her website, includes 75 simple and delicious plant-based recipes for ‘nourishing your body and eating from the […]
BOOK REVIEW // Sunday Brunch
Have you ever watched Sunday Brunch? It airs every Sunday on Channel 4 and has been a huge success since its start in 2014. If you are like me, you will no doubt love a good cookbook and what better than having one you are able to customise? The new offering from Sunday Brunch allows you […]
BOOK REVIEW // This One Wild and Precious Life
This week HLL reviewer Lisa has been reading This One Wild and Precious Life by Sarah Wilson. Sarah is a former journalist and TV presenter, author and activist. She wrote the New York Times bestsellers I Quit Sugar and First, We Make the Beast Beautiful. In her latest book, Sarah journeys through the complexities of climate change, coronvirus, racial inequalities. […]
TRIED & TESTED // Perkier Immune Booster Bars
Veganuary has become a regular calendar event each January, since 2014. It is intended for people to pledge to try to be vegan for the month and boasts over a million followers since the start. In turn, this has seen an increase in vegan products being more widely available on the market. To accompany the […]
TRIED & TESTED // Wing Shack Home Meal Kits
Have you heard of Wing Shack? I first heard of them at work and wondered what all the hype about these chicken wings was about. When I finally tried them I wasn’t disappointed and could see why they were a firm favourite for so many. Who are Wing Shack? Wing Shack was founded in Loughton […]
TRIED & TESTED // Haix Black Eagle Adventure 2.2
These shoes are made for walking and that’s just what they’ll do! Being due to head on a hike up Snowdon, I knew I would be able to really test the Haix Black Eagle Adventure shoes. As it turned out, we didn’t quite get there. While new travel restrictions due to COVID 19 stopped us […]
TRIED & TESTED // Vitl DNA
Amid a global pandemic, and with winter months upon us, staying healthy is high on most people’s priorities right now. I take echinacea during colder months, a traditional herbal remedy that helps with fighting coughs, colds and flu that are all too common during winter. I continue to train during ‘off season’ and spend a […]
TRIED & TESTED // Pukka Herbs, Sleep with Ease
During November Pukka Herbs launched a new campaign called Sleep with Ease. With so much uncertainty in the world, now more than ever we need to look after our wellbeing. Sleep is a huge part of this, and assists with boosting your body and mind. How much sleep do you get and need? I am […]