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Levels of childhood obesity in the UK are soaring, and with a lack of exercise largely to blame, making a difference might only involve taking a few steps. That’s just what thousands of children did during Walk to School Week, an initiative that sees school kids in travelling to school on foot rather than in their parents’ cars. There are plenty of good reasons to make the change, not least of all the difference that walking can make to your health. (more…)

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Chef Jamie Oliver has announced he is planning to spend millions of his own money on a 10-year plan to improve meals in UK primary schools, as well as educate children and parents on healthy eating. Oliver said that, after learning that the UK is the most unhealthy country in Europe, with a generation of kids expected to have a shorter lifespan than their parents, he is determined to improve the situation – even if it means money out of his pocket. (more…)

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In the past, myths about vegetarianism have abounded, vegetarians were thought to be pale and sickly, limited to a diet of bland vegetables and strange grains. But now a new myth is surfacing; the myth of the healthy vegetarian. Studies, including the massive 25-year Oxford Vegetarian Study in the UK, are suggesting vegetarianism may be a good option for the health conscious. Lowered risks of cancer, lower levels of bad cholesterol, and a longer lifespan are just some of the benefits offered by a vegetarian diet. (more…)

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A number of reasons for Britain’s obesity problem have been suggested: hidden sugar in food, a lack of exercise, and even addictive junk food. The answer to the question of why we’re getting fatter could be a lot simpler: we’re just eating too much. A recent study published in the Journal of Obesity offers further insight into what we’ve long known – that people around the world are eating more and more, out of larger food containers that make the temptation to overeat that much greater. (more…)

It is nice to have a fish tank at home. The silent but colourful fish add a charming vibrancy to the ambience. However, having a fish tank gives you the responsibility of cleaning it on a regular basis. (more…)

Many of us sacrifice our favourite food in order for achieving our fitness goals. Of course, it is important to stay away from fried and high-calorie food when trying to shed off that extra weight. However, if you starve yourself, you are actually not following the right track. If you continue to eat less than your body requires, you will actually deprive yourself from an adequate intake of necessary vitamins and minerals. (more…)

The importance that hair plays in the lives of a woman is like anything else. Just sneak to any of those girly conversations and you will discover that most of the time the conversation centres on having sexy and sensuous hairs. Moreover, it is an aspect that has the ability to make or break a woman. It is in no way the most frequently used inference to describe a person’s health and wellness, but at the same time it has been well established that your eating habits can play a significant role in the development and quality of your hair. (more…)

We all love eating pizzas but many times every pizza slice brings guilt of not eating healthy. If one is on a diet, a pizza seems to be a sinful food that can instantly boost your calorie intake. Despite of such thoughts it is difficult to resist as pizza is a part of our very favorite foods. So instead of avoiding these delicious slices, lets us convert them into a healthy food. Yes, it is possible to prepare a healthy pizza that is delicious yet very nutritious. (more…)

The world seems to be going bonkers over ‘Size Zero’ and everybody is trying hard to shed their flab to get that fab looking body. Anyone with a good sculpted body looks appealing but that shouldn’t mean you have to go anorexic. Today, in this fast moving world, anyone rarely gets time to take care of their fitness which should be the most important thing. Our lifestyle has become inactive and mundane. Because of our work culture, we don’t get time to either hit a gym or take a long walk. So why not perk up your life by setting up a small personal gym at your beautiful home? (more…)

It has long been common knowledge that drinking and smoking while nursing or pregnant harms the baby’s health and can result in birth defects. However, new research shows that other, less obviously harmful activities, can also have adverse effects on the unborn baby; such as eating unhealthy food. According to the results found based upon studies on animals, eating unhealthy fast food and junk food can cause substantial and lengthy harm to the unborn foetus. (more…)