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Staying Hydrated Throughout Winter

As Humans We Are Made Up of About 70% Water. We Need Water for Survival and Without It We Would Be in Serious Trouble. Without Proper Hydration We Simply Would Not Have Enough Energy to Get Through the Day and Our Body Wouldn’t Be Able to Function Properly.

Carbohydrates Friend Or Foe?

So what’s the difference between good and bad carbs and why does it matter?

Say Hello To David Kingsbury- Hugh Jackman's Personal Trainer

Say Hello To David Kingsbury- Hugh Jackman's Personal Trainer

Is Sugar Becoming The New Fat?

Fat has been demonised since the 1970s when the US made hasty recommendations that people should reduce their fat intake. Cardiovascular deaths were rising - something had to be done. Supermarkets and food companies jumped on board offering low and reduced fat products. A few decades later, we are now more overweight than ever, with type 2 diabetes on the rise and cardiovascular disease remaining the number one killer worldwide.

Mindset Isn't Just About Mindfulness!

The continued popularity of mind-body classes such as yoga and mindfulness, demonstrates that people are on a deeper search for knowledge and power to find their own solutions. A part of us, if not the whole of us, is seeking to make space and find peace and balance in this modern ‘do it all lifestyle’.

Plastic Free Periods - With Lux Store Organic

When it comes to your period products do you choose organic? Many mainstream products are laiden with plastics, with chemicals and end up in landfill or in our seas! At LUX Store Organic we’re proud to offer a range of plastic free, full bio-degradable and chemical free period products.

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D

In 2012, in partnership with the UK Health Department the government released guidelines on increasing vitamin D intake, with a specific focus on “at risk” groups.

Polyphenols, A Berry Good Choice 

Polyphenols are food bioactives that are abundant in our diet; found in raspberries, strawberries, peppermint, dark chocolate, apples, red wine, and blueberries to name just a few! 

How To Master Your Food Habits!

"Picking up bad food habits is incredibly easy as foods high in fat and sugar are easily available and instantly rewarding." 

Nutrition For A Healthier Gut

FODMAPs, lactobacillus, IBS, dysbiosis, vegan, raw, paleo, macrobiotic, what the hell is a scoby, and how do I know if my gut’s sprung a leak?

How To Eat To Maintain A Healthy Heart 

As Benjamin Franklin once said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Heart-health is no exception. 

Balancing Blood Sugar Whilst Juicing

Negative media articles about juicing often focus on the amount of sugar being consumed, so what impact does juicing have on blood sugars and how can you keep your blood sugar levels balanced?

Are Supplements Really Necessary?

The market for supplements in the UK is worth an estimated £385 million per year and it’s on the rise, fast.

Home DNA Tests - Does Knowledge Bring You Power?

Home DNA tests come in all shapes and sizes, but those in the health sphere normally analyse your genome to see how susceptible you are to certain diseases to give you an indication of your future health.

Food And Your Mood

Depressed? Anxious? Did you know your food can affect your mood?

Health & Fitness Is A Jounrey

With Chloe Madeley - Personal Trainer and Tv Star 

Living Life The Paleo Way

Jenna Hope is studying a masters in Human Nutrition.