It’s no secret that I love smoothies. They’re one of my favourite ways to start the day and you can’t beat a fruity punch to beat the afternoon slump. However, they’re not always the most convenient snack on the go. This is why I was so excited to try Berry Flirt Instant Smoothies. Made of […]
Alleviating Anxiety: Are Weighted Blankets Worth Their Weight?
Anxiety can arise in our everyday lives for a number of reasons: too much pressure at work, not getting enough sleep or even stressful life situations such as a death in the family or financial worries. Personally, having gone through a collective lockdown experience over the last year and a half, I too, found myself […]
BUMPS & BABIES // Postpartum Plan
This month, with a new baby on board, I’ve been exploring the recently launched programme for pregnant women and new mothers: Postpartum Plan. And this week I was lucky enough to interview the founder of the programme, Meg Murray Jones. About the plan The Postpartum Plan is designed for women from 35 weeks pregnant […]
7 Low-Cal and Low-Alcohol Summer Drinks For Your Next BBQ
Healthy Living London writer Jessie shares 7 of her favourite low-cal and low-alcohol summer drinks… Many of us find ourselves edging toward the booze cooler at the family BBQ or summer work after another awkward encounter with Bob from accounting or bumping into your long-lost aunt who you haven’t seen in 20 years. Instead of […]
Designed By Sports – Starry Night Capris
I love to find clothes that feel like they have been tailored just for me. I am a curvy girl and I often find it hard to find a perfect fit; clothes that fit well, feel comfortable and look good, without compromise. I recently ordered the Starry Night capris from Designed By Sports and they […]
The Groovy Food Company Organic Coconut Flour – Healthy Coconut Banana Bread
With baking on the rise over the last year, there has been an abundance of recipes and creative concoctions shared. Beautiful pictures have popped up on social media and many attempts have been made to copy these images. I tried, but my goodies often come out looking quite unique! What I appreciate are simple recipes, […]
BOOK REVIEW // The Macro Method
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 // Agua De Madre Kefir Water
If you are looking for a delicious, low alcohol drink, packed with live probiotics this summer, Agua De Madre kefir water may be for you. What is Kefir Water? Kefir water is made by fermenting a ‘mother culture’ of bacteria from the Mexican Opuntia cactus and yeast with organic natural fruits and ginger. The drink is very low […]
TRIED & TESTED // VOLVIC Water Touch of Fruit Pineapple & Orange Vitality With Added Vitamin B6
With the sunshine finally on full blast and London quickly moving into the Summer season, hydration and energy are key to summer festivities. Volvic has just released the ultimate post-lockdown pick-me-up drink with a focus on helping to reduce tiredness and fatigue! Providing the perfect refreshment, this 1.5L bottle is blended with a combination of Volvic […]
TRIED & TESTED // Simsante Vegan Chocolate
Over recent months I’ve discovered a love of chocolate. Call me late to the party on this, but prior to the latest period of lockdown I’ve not been the biggest eater of chocolate. Peanut butter by the spoonful, yes. Flapjacks, yes. Chocolate, not so much. This new ‘discovery’ has been accompanied by a whole new […]