The best foods for promoting positivity and productivity have been revealed in a new study, according to expert advice around mood-boosting nutrients and ingredients. Some of the best foods for boosting your mood and productivity during the day are revealed to include cumin, tofu and dark chocolate. The Productivity Pick-Me-Ups study – conducted by City Pantry – […]
TRIED & TESTED: LEVELSIX Studios
With Christmas approaching and the inevitable mayhem that it brings, I have been turning to wellness centres and classes, for that much needed sanctuary during this already chaotic season. I recently discovered LEVELSIX Studios, in Peckham Levels, offering yoga classes and treatments such as massage as well as a gem of a lunch spot in […]
TRIED & TESTED: The Chesil Smokery
Healthy Living London loves locally sourced, organic food, even when we head out of town, as Susie aka Gourmet Glow found out when she moved to Dorset and discovered the Chesil Smokery. Read on to find out how you can also get your hands on their delicious smoked meats and salmon… Do you like smoked […]
BOOK REVIEW: Planted, Chantelle Nicholson
I’ve waited so long for a book like Planted to be released, so when it was, I was there ready and waiting like an excited schoolchild for Amazon to deliver it. Planted is a vegan cookbook, which for once, offers something other than your usual soups, stews and rip-offs of meaty junk food. Chantelle Nicholson […]
TRIED & TESTED: F45 8 Week Challenge
When HLL got offered the chance to trial out a new workout programme that promises to increase lean muscle mass, whilst reducing percentage body fat, I thought this sounds too good to be true, but was keen to test it out. Read on to find out what happened when I signed up to the 8 […]
BOOK REVIEW: Feasts from The Middle East, Tony Kitous
Written by the Chef Patron of Comptoir Libanais, Tony Kitous, Feasts From The Middle East, shares some of his favourite Arabic Recipes, celebrating the generous Middle Eastern Culture. The book begins with a charming, charismatic autobiographical insight as to how Kitous became involved with food and the history behind his obvious passion. From humble beginnings, […]
WE WENT: The Gut Stuff – Old Street Takeover
The Gut Stuff has taken over Old Street station, with a pop-up that’s packed with all things gut related. This event is designed to educate the masses and teach us about gut health. A variety of informal talks hosted by the likes of… Professor and author Tim Spector, The Urban Kitchen’s Toral Shah and even […]
Top Tips For Boosting Your Energy From Chris Newbold, Head Of Clinical Nutrition At BioCare
The weather in the UK is beautiful and sunny and extremely hot! I’m certainly not complaining as I am loving being outside enjoying this stunning weather (lathered up in sunscreen of course!) however, this heat can often make you feel quite lethargic. Fortunately, I recently completed BioCare‘s ‘Spring Energy Challenge’, a 60 day challenge taking […]
Hannah’s Top Picks From The Mindful Living Show In London
The Mindful Living Show in London offers an opportunity to learn more about mindfulness and the plethora of ways in which we can be more mindful. There are many different aspects to being mindful; whether it is to focus on ourselves and re-centre with practices such as mediation or yoga, or to think about the way […]
WE WENT: Wicked Kitchen’s Launch Party
Vevolution, a vegan events and media company, invited Healthy Living London to the launch of Tesco’s new plant-based ready meal range, Wicked Kitchen. We were able to sample the delicious dishes created by brothers Derek and Chad Sarno, the chefs and creators behind Wicked Kitchen. Launched this week, their meals include a range of sandwiches, salads, […]