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Hi there, Welcome to our February edition Thank you for reading this month’s magazine. I hope you have all got over the January blues quickly, and you’re all looking forward to the year ahead. Just a quick reminder for those of you who receive this in time Valentines day is the 14th! Do not forget to book everything you might need or want to do in advance to save disappointing a loved one. We have plenty of interesting articles in this month’s magazine. The recipe in particular is a great option for those cooking their loved one a meal this year, a nice simple dish that you would find on the menu of five star restaurants. As a bonus this month we have an extra recipe in the form of an article. For all of those that are still going strong with their diets we have an article of how to tackle pancake day with a healthy twist and to save you all a relapse.
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HEALTHY SHROVE TUESDAY If by some miracle of willpower you have managed to stick to a healthy diet since the start of the year, just the thought of Nutella melting over hot pancakes on Shrove Tuesday may be enough to send you over the edge and abandon your saintly ways. But pancakes don’t have to be filled with sugar and saturated fat to be enjoyable - and a healthy lifestyle isn’t necessarily one void of indulgent treats. Below, Carly Tierney, health and fitness expert at DW fitness, offers her best advice for making nutritious pancakes. “Pancakes are a favourite breakfast food, and many varieties provide a number of essential nutrients. However, they can be high in calories from sugar and fat, especially if you eat them at a restaurant or top them with a lot of butter and syrup. You can make more nutritious versions of pancakes at home,” she said. will your kids. “Plain pancakes can be a good source of vitamins and minerals. You can make them even more nutritious by ditching the unhealthy toppings like cream and jam and instead add chopped fruit, nuts and veggies.
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LOCAL EVENTS A monthly round up of local events and what’s on in your area. If you suffer from FOMO hopefully this will be the helping hand you need.
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THE LEGO MOVIE 2
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DIET = NO LIFE. RIGHT? WRONG! You tell your friends who are having a nice meal that you can’t eat out because you are trying to lose weight You might not even do that; I’ve heard all manner of reasons for avoiding situations like this from ‘I’m on antibiotics’ to ‘the dog is ill’ ... yep it’s true! BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE LIKE THIS!!! While it can be tough socialising while you’re trying to lose weight there are some things you can do which means you can get lean and still have a life! A great rule to live by is ‘strategic cheat meals’ stick to the diet and eat healthily for the whole week and have one cheat meal a week where you can eat what you like. So, assuming you REALLY want results this year, here are my top tips on being prepared & staying on track when eating out when it’s NOT a cheat meal 1. Check out the menu in advance. This is easy; most restaurants have websites now. If not, ask to look at the menu a few days in advance or even better, call them and ask if they can post one to you. 2. Drink a BIG glass of water before you leave the house. This will not only hydrate you but will also make you feel fuller so you don’t go too wild on...
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