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30 Nov 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
We all know that food can have a big impact on mood and no one knows more about nutrition than Lifehouse Spa and Hotel. Making sure you start the day feeling your best, here they share some of their top recommendations for an inspired and healthy breakfast... Berry chia seed breakfast pudding Ingredients ...
Read more → 23 Nov 2018
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Every day we discover more about the importance of what we put into our bodies, not only for our physical health, but for our mental health as well. In the winter, that can be a particularly powerful antidote to the cold and dark months of the year. So how can we eat to improve our mood? Last week...
Read more → 01 Mar 2017
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Tradition tells us to give something up for Lent, but this year, why not make a swap instead? When it comes to health, we’re not big on deprivation or unachievable goals, so why not use this as a time to experiment and find new ways to enjoy what we eat. In the quest for feeling better, Naturopath...
Read more → 06 Jan 2017
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So January is the time for detox, but there’s no reason it shouldn’t be done in excellent taste. Giving us their top tips for an easy detox, Aphrodite Hills Hotel also shares their recipes for the perfect detox breakfast (there’s enough for every day of the week!)... Regular body cleanses...
Read more → 06 Oct 2016
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Last week we met raw food expert, wellness coach and yoga guru Elaine Vaughan. She explained not only the benefits of yoga and raw food, but also how to realistically incorporate it into a busy lifestyle. It’s something she goes into detail about on her upcoming retreat at OUT OF THE BLUE Capsis...
Read more → 02 Jun 2016
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This year, TV chef and bestselling author Sally Bee launched her new restaurant at Hoar Cross Hall. Sally Bee’s Nutrilicious at Hoar Cross Hall is a healthy but indulgent restaurant where everything on the menu is nutritionally balanced and wonderfully flavoursome… including the pizza! VISIT...
Read more → 06 May 2016
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Stephanie Moore from Grayshott Spa shares her easy recipe for perfect sauerkraut - her number one ingredient for helping to cope with IBS... Use red or white cabbage, preferably raw, but a really hard solid head and good quality Himalayan salt. I also add a few juniper berries and black pepper...
Read more → 17 Mar 2016
Posted by BonnieF 
We are big fans of eating; frankly going hungry is simply not an option. However, we’re also big fans of feeling our best, so with a little preparation and a lot of spa inspiration, here are some of the snacks we’re tucking into throughout the day minus all guilt factor… Healthy chocolate...
Read more → 29 Jan 2016
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Curry isn’t the first thing you think of when it comes to healthy eating, but macrobiotic guru Melanie Brown Waxman is proving otherwise with a curry that’s good for you and your immune system... Ingredients One onion, diced One clove garlic, sliced Two or three cups pumpkin cut into small...
Read more → 25 Nov 2015
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Giving you something mid week to keep you feeling happy and healthy, Grayshott shares another recipe from their book on gut health… This is a brilliant way of using lamb as an alternative to minced (ground) beef. The koftas can be made in batches and freeze well, but you must reheat them...
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