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Using the micro step approach to health can make the process much more successful, according to Arianna Huffington at Thrive Global. Micro steps feel much more fluid and less daunting than setting yourself up with two, three or more goals to try and achieve all at once. Looking at food for example, we can give ourselves a micro step goal that we will include a fruit or vegetable with each meal. That isn’t dictating what you need to eat, just that you will focus on getting that extra goodness every time you have a meal. Once you feel comfortable with that, you can extend that...

Tonic water is most famous for its iconic bubbles and bitter taste. Originally created in the 18th century by the British as a prophylaxis against malaria in the Indian & African colonies, a mixture of water and quinine extract was used which gave the characteristically bitter taste to tonic. Refined over the centuries, British soldiers began mixing tonic with spirits, mainly gin, and created the now classic Gin & Tonic cocktail, these days well known worldwide for its simplicity and classic flavor. For many years gin has been the focus, with many distilleries creating and refining their own versions of the spirit with the spotlight on a great gin making a great Gin & Tonic. Meanwhile, with a vast array...

In 1948 post war liberation and freedom were in everyone’s hearts. In Venice, Italy, Giuseppe Cipriani could be found once again serving in the newly re-opened Harry’s Bar where he was inspired to create a new drink celebrating peace. Peaches were in abundance throughout Italy from June through to September, and Giuseppe was particularly fond of the luscious white ones. So much so, that he kept wondering whether there was a way to transform this magical fruity aroma into a drink he could offer at Harry’s Bar. Giuseppe concocted a pink fruity drink pureeing those small white peaches that he loved so much. He named his...

While some personal trainers recommend working out in a fasted state, others recommend eating within 30 minutes of getting up in the morning to help stimulate the digestive system. Fasting several days a week (where the same amount of food is eaten as usual but it is eaten within a smaller time frame during the day), high protein diets, Keto & the 5:2 diet are just a few dietary lifestyles that are currently trending and promoting different health benefits. With all the conflicting and different information out there one thing for sure is that nutrition is important & eating a...

Oats could be regarded as a superfood all by themselves. A gluten free whole grain, oats have various research proven health benefits and are a nutritious source of protein, carbohydrate & fiber. Also, nutrient rich with many vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants you can begin to see why they are a popular grain to eat. Touted as a good anti-inflammatory and also used topically in shampoos and lotions they have become very popular in the health & beauty arena. So, what’s not to love? Oats contain powerful antioxidants called polyphenols including avenanthramides which are only found in oats & may even...