Aldi Ambiano Slow Juicer Review

Ambiano Aldi slow juicer

As soon as I learnt about Jason Vale, aka ‘Juice Master’, I wanted to get myself a juicer, but not any type of juicer, a slow juicer. As Jason explains it in his book ‘SuperJuice Me!‘:”This type of juicer creates much less heat friction, which usually makes for a better quality juice and keeps the […]

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Why a private health check is a good idea

health check

Have you ever thought of doing a private health check or health assessment? It’s not a bad idea actually, especially if you are over 30 years old. As we get older we are more likely to suffer from various health issues and conditions. Some of these conditions come with no symptoms, for example, high blood pressure, high cholesterol […]

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High-protein, low-carb breakfast in a jar

high protein vegetarian breakfast

I really don’t like eating anything savoury for breakfast (eggs, for example, or even smoked salmon) so I came up with this high-protein, low-carb breakfast in a jar which is naturally sweetened with some blueberries and yacon syrup (and contains no eggs). This breakfast is really filling and packed with nutrients. Healthy fats won’t only keep you full for longer but they will also provide essential omega-3 fatty acids which are really important for health.

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Blackberry and coconut smoothie

Blackberry and coconut smoothie

It’s blackberry season and this is the best time to make a blackberry smoothie, just pick some blackberries from your nearest woodland, hedgerows or your local park. Never buy blackberries from the supermarket as those will be sprayed with or soaked in a special solution to keep them fresh for longer (not exactly the most natural method!). […]

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The Top 5 Foods For IBS Sufferers

natural yoghurt

Today I have a guest post for you from lovely Carly, blogging over at Well Being Journal. Carly was diagnosed with IBS three years ago and since then she’s been researching this digestive problem and finding out what eases her symptoms and what makes it worse. IBS symptoms and trigger-foods vary from person-to-person and this […]

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Top 9 tips to help you survive an indoor cycling class

Spinning class

Are you a gym bunny but you’ve never tried an indoor cycling class before? I’ve been there. I’ve done it. Many times. It can scare people off. Just looking at those red faces in the gym vigorously pushing their pedals to please the shouting instructor. It looks hard doesn’t it? You may think it’s not […]

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