Soooo, I could eat pesto all day everyday, on everything. As I’ve been feeling slightly run down recently (the cold dark nights might have something to do with it. I just don’t do well in Winter), I decided to add some spinach to my usual pesto recipe for a much needed iron and energy boost. What a… Read more »
My go-to protein smoothie is usually chocolate based, so making this raspberry based one was a welcomed change. This is a great post workout smoothie as the banana (carbohydrate) helps the body to absorb the protein powder more efficiently. Having protein with every meal and snack is really important to help balance blood sugar levels,… Read more »
Every Winter, my usually combination skin gets SO dry. The cold air coupled with central heating plays havoc with my skin and it’s no fun. The best way to combat dry skin is through your diet. I’ve said this before in my clear skin post but the skin really is a mirror reflection of what’s being… Read more »
I’ve always looked at Manuka Honey, wanted to buy it given all of its health benefits, baulked at the price and walked off. That is until recently when having come down with a cold, my lovely dog walker dropped some off. It helped prevent a full on throat/chest infection so I’m sold, and here’s why you… Read more »
Blimey it’s cold out there! Along with the chills Winter takes it toll on the body, affecting your immune system, hair, skin and nails (central heating wreaks havoc on these, making everything feel drier). Changing up your winter supplements can really help to keep you cold free, boost mental wellbeing and protect your skin and… Read more »
The Holy Grail of suncreams. The Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream For Face has been a lifesaver and in my opinion the best suncream for spot prone skin. I get asked a lot what products I use on my face (I will put together a list soon) hence why this post came about, so whilst… Read more »
Spring is officially here – whoohoo! Sadly the Winter months can be harsh on your skin, leaving it dry, dull, lacking in lustre and generally just a bit blah. The skin is the largest organ in the body, and after the liver is the major route of elimination and waste. In order for it to… Read more »
Supplements should be just that – supplementary to a good diet. That said, they can be extremely beneficial, helping to provide much needed boost. Here are my Top 5: 1. Best for digestion: Probiotics A personal favourite of mine. These help to boost the beneficial bacteria in your gut which in turn helps the digestive process… Read more »
Having bad skin can be heartbreaking. I know. I’ve been there. In some ways as a teenager it’s a lot easier to deal with – it’s expected of you and all your friends are going through the same thing, but as an adult – not so easy. People say ‘you’ll grow out of it’. I… Read more »
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