The festive holidays probably feel like a distant memory and the New Year’s resolutions are in full flow, with getting fit and healthy one of the top ‘must dos’. With this in mind, it feels very fitting that it’s National Obesity Awareness week.
Obesity is an increasing problem in the UK and around the world. According to estimates from Public Health England, two thirds of adults and a quarter of children between two and 10 years old are overweight or obese.
A festive twist on the traditional mince pie. These treats are packed with goodness and keep you feeling festive over the Christmas period
Pastry
125 g butter
In the Northern hemisphere, it feels like winter is well and truly here! With the dark nights, the grey mornings and the cold, damp days, there’s no wonder we feel more lethargic and less motivated than in the summer months.
Our energy levels are affected by many things including a shortage of Vitamin D from a lack of sunlight, the weather in general and the change in seasonal foods available.
Level | Easy
A protein packed breakfast that is light, sweet and healthy and takes less than 5 minutes!
2 tablespoons of chia seeds
Many of you will have been aware that World Mental Health Day was last week (October 10). The day was dedicated to raising mental health awareness. Every year one adult in four, along with one child in ten, will have a mental health issue. These conditions can profoundly affect literally millions of lives, affecting the capability of these individuals to make it through the day, to sustain relationships, and to maintain work.
