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By Jane Ward
It’s nice to see the days getting longer and the thermometer creeping up a little bit each day. What better way to celebrate than with these healthy smoothie recipes to kick start a new spring routine. Smoothies are a really simple way of getting your 5 recommended fruit and veg portions into your diet each day, and these combinations are a refreshing alternative to regular fruit juice. For a variation you can add spices and herbs such as cinnamon or mint, even some fresh ginger.
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| By Jane Ward
Sun creams protect you from the sun in two ways; some work by scattering the sun’s UV light and others absorb the harmful rays before they can reach your skin.
With so many different types of creams Choosing the right one for your needs can be tricky, however, understanding the terminology on the bottles and knowing what you need from a sun cream will help you to choose the one that’s right for you.
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By Jane Ward
After months of cold weather and stodgy winter food the light and refreshing summer foods that are coming into season are a welcome change. These summer super foods are brimming with vital vitamins and minerals that are vital to your wellbeing.
Blueberries
Although Blueberries grow all year round they’re at their best in summer. Even though frozen blueberries taste just as good as fresh, the freezing process can damage some of the nutrients.
An entire cup full of blueberries contains just 80 calories and is full of anti-oxidants, vitamin c and fiber. Now they’re coming into season there’s no better time to start getting them into your diet, try adding a few to your morning cereal or putting some in a healthy smoothie.
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| By Jane Ward
Getting fit is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions but probably one of the most frequently broken. Falling into bad habits or neglecting your gym membership can happen very easily, especially when the bad weather means you just want to curl up with a hot drink.
Home exercise equipment is a good way to incorporate exercise into your day to day routine, but many machines can be expensive and take up too much space. These five pieces of equipment are affordable and can be easily stored, even in small apartments.
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