I’m half Chinese (to be more specific, I’m a bit of a mix of Indonesian, Chinese and goodness knows what else) and alcohol and I have always had a tempestuous relationship. One sip of anything even remotely alcohol makes me flushed and increases my heart rate noticeably. So I tend to avoid drinking, and I’ve […]
Tear apart Christmas Tree Recipe
A quick and easy-to-make show stopper for the festive period, this Christmas tree recipe brings all the warm flavours to a meal with friends or family. Enjoy as a starter, or as nibbles before your feast begins! Tear apart Christmas Tree Recipe Preparation time – 10 minutes Baking time – 25 minutes You will need […]
JOMO Club: The Joy Of Missing Out, the alcohol-free subscription box
Without a doubt, alcohol-free alternatives are on the rise. From the realisation that you don’t need to drink to have a good time, or the relief that there’s less pressure to join in the cocktails, or even for health reasons, more and more people are choosing to abstain or reduce their alcohol consumption. But the […]
Tried & Tested // Withings Body Cardio Scales
Withings Body Cardio scales don’t just measure your weight. They also measure your heart health. In fact, that’s not all – they also give you a full body composition analysis. It’s akin to having your own personal health advisor! Before we start, however, it’s time for a confession. I’ve not had scales in the house […]
TRIED & TESTED // Withings Sleep Analyzer
This article may contain affiliate links. Purchasing a product using these links means Healthy Living London receives a small share of the sale which goes towards keeping this website going. Withings were responsible for me saying goodbye to my FitBit forever after they sent me their Steel HR (Sport Edition). I was also astounded at […]
Vegan Chocolate Caramels
“Why on earth are you making these? We already have things to eat!” My husband asked me when, at 9.30pm one Saturday night I started melting chocolate. To be honest, I have no idea. I just knew I wanted to make vegan chocolate caramels. I’d had it on my mind for a while to make […]
Vegan recipes to inspire you this Veganuary
The advent of the new year hails new resolutions and promises to exercise more, sleep better and eat well. For many, the year kicks off with Veganuary, a month-long movement during which pledges are made to eat vegan meals only. In 2020, 400,000 people signed up for Veganuary and its predicted 2021 will see its […]
TRIED & TESTED // Withings ScanWatch
The Withings ScanWatch is the ultimate smartwatch for keeping a track of your health. Clinically validated, this sleek-looking watch has an inbuilt ECG, on-demand oximeter and heart-rate monitor. I’ve never been so impressed by a watch. You can have your fancy wearables which hold your music, or can pull up a map for wherever you […]
Eliza’s Christmas Wish List 2020
I’ve realised that as I get older, I set aside my desire for the frivolous (unless it’s a brightly coloured Perfect Moment jumpsuit, then I’m ALL IN), and look for quality and functionality in ‘things’. Having said that, I’ve got a couple of things on here which have one sole purpose – to make me […]
TRIED & TESTED // Brooks Levitate 4
Trainers are supposed to be renewed every 300 to 400 miles. Since January to the end of September 2020, Strava tells me I’ve run 431km. And that’s for the runs I remembered to record (I wish I’d had my Withings Steel HR Sport as that automatically tracks things like runs and rides when you forget!) […]