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Did you know that April is ‘Earth Month’? Or that four days ago (Monday) was ‘Earth Day’? If you’ve not heard of it, Earth Day is global event to raise awareness for issues related to environmental conservation and sustainability. The aim is to encourage people to take positive action for a healthier planet. You can see more about it here: Earth Day Earth Day was founded by Senator Nelson in the USA on April 22nd, 1970. It was supported by an…
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I know I’m preaching to the choir here… Because it’s unlikely that anyone who signed up to get the Good Life letter is not aware of this… But, dear me, the evidence piling up against ultra processed foods looks increasingly grim. According to a recent study in The British Medical Journal, published in February, mass produced ready meals and sugary cereals are now linked to 32 different damaging health outcomes. These include… Diabetes Cancer Heart disease Depression Anxiety In the study of ten million…
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Okay, I’m going to own up to something. When I get in the shower, I turn into Tom Jones. Not physically, mind…. I don’t mean that I suddenly sprout dark chest hair… And I don’t mean that Lara barges into the bathroom and start throwing pairs of knickers at me. But… When I am in the mood, I do start to belt out songs VERY loudly, like an ageing Welsh pop star. Now, I’ll admit I’m not exactly talented. (I…
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I was a bit of a go-getter in my younger days. Fresh out of Uni, I wanted to get a good job and make some money. (Mainly so I could spend the money on beer, holidays, records and LOTS of food, which I don’t think is the secret of getting rich, is it?) For a short while I worked for an American-based company who published a lot of personal improvement stuff – books and courses to help improve the lot…
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The secret of walking properly This one technique could end back, hip or knee soreness and stiffness An easier way to get fit without the sweat, stress and discomfort There are some basic things we all know how to do. Like breathing, eating, sleeping… And walking, right? Surely, we all know how to walk?! After all, most of us have been doing it since we were toddlers. But what if most of us have learned it the…
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A 1955 marmalade recipe from a reader…. A classic, affordable British superfoods that might be in your garden Try this tangy chutney to sneak in the green stuff Who’d have thought it… But one of my most popular emails lately was the one about marmalade! Just shows what a sweet tooth you all have. This is what I love about writing this newsletter – it’s as much about old-fashioned treats and things that make you feel good…
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