Fitness & Health

Weight and COVID-19: Two public health pandemics colliding

Thanks to COVID-19 we now sit for eight hours a day versus five hours. COVID-19 has already caused devastating health troubles but it is set to have far-reaching consequences on our health for decades to come. Particularly those of us that have diabetes, are overweight, have compromised immune health or have heart health troubles, inflammatory diseases to respiratory issues like COPD etc to…
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Recipes

Mamma Makes - Recipes & Stories from Multicultural Britain: Just Like Mamma Used To Make

Mamma Makes is a an e-cookbook comprising of over 55 recipes and stories of migration from some of Britain’s chefs and home cooks inspired by their mums and grandmas. Each cook provides a mouthwatering recipe that is wrapped up in a brief story of how they and their family migrated to Britain. Its aim is to donate all proceeds to One Million Meals which has a target to feed one…
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Fitness & Health

Five minute chat with Jonny Wilkinson on his new approach to life

Back in March before lockdown and the pandemic outbreak, I attended a health event including different speakers who talked about the connection between muscles and breathing. Jonny Wilkinson, a former English rugby player who played for Newcastle Falcons and Toulon and represented England and the British and Irish Lions was among the experts. He talked about his experience with listening to his…
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Fashion & Beauty

4 Major Makeover changes that can help mums feel more confident

To assume your life as a mum is busy can feel like a huge understatement. All you have to do is think back to when the last time was that you had a quiet few hours to yourself, no interruptions, nothing you “had” to do, just quiet peaceful time. The answer is probably before your kids were born! And with all the busy everyday life that mums are dealing with, often their own needs can get…
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Party tips

How to have a child-friendly Surrey wedding

I have always wanted to be a wedding planner. Getting married is exciting but could be draining if you are doing it by yourself. If you’re planning a wedding not far from London, it’s worth taking a few steps to ensure that it’s child-friendly so that the parents in your life can enjoy the day without feeling guilty, or rushing off every so often to call and check on the babysitter. Plus…
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Recipes

Recipe: Granola

This granola recipe is amongst the 160 refined sugar-free recipes for everyday eating published in The mymuybueno Cookbook. It was the author’s first ever mymuybueno Deli recipe back in 2011, and has won every time it entered the Great Taste Awards since that first year. This granola is simply delicious with sliced banana, fresh berries, a dollop of nut butter and milk, or as a topping for…
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Recipes

Recipe: Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon

Scrambled eggs are such a satisfying go-to meal at any time of day, especially when accompanied by avocado, bacon, or smoked salmon. Filling and delicious, you can enjoy this with the toasted bread of your choice. I especially love it on a toasted bagel. These scrambled eggs’ breakfast idea is among the 160 refined sugar-free recipes for everyday eating published in The mymuybueno…
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Recipes

Recipe: Paella

The lovely Justine Murphy has sent her recipe forPaellato make with the kids. This meal is among the 160 refined sugar-free recipes for everyday eating published in The mymuybueno Cookbook.What I love about this book is that she tells little stories about the inspiration behind each recipe. Try this meal with your family and let us know what you think. You don’t need a…
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Parenting Skills

7 Tips for helping your Teen learn to drive

Most teenagers are keen to learn to drive as soon as possible. It gives them a little more freedom, but also more options when it comes to looking for work and higher education opportunities. As a parent, knowing that your child can drive safely can give you peace of mind, and make letting them go out into the world a little easier, as you know it will be easy for them to come home. But, learning…
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Recipes

Recipe: Thai green chicken curry

The lovely Justine Murphy has sent her recipe for Thai green chicken curry to make with the kids. This meal is among the 160 refined sugar-free recipes for everyday eating published in The mymuybueno Cookbook. What I love about this book is that she tells little stories about the inspiration behind each recipe. This Thai green chicken curry was created after a trip to Thailand many years ago…
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