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MISSION:

HAPPY

MEDIUM

RELAX

The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet

RAW DEAL Make the raw food diet work for you

SUMMER EATS Nutrition tips for the season www.health-magazine.co.uk

Beat stress & anxiety this summer

tough SKINNY

LOVE Ex-Gladiator James Crossley sets the record straight

Juicing couture The high-end health fix

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elcome to the summer issue of Health Magazine.

4. Nuts about nuts

With the ultimate healthy lifestyle incentive - the summer holiday - now just around the corner, many of us will be

5.Juicing couture

The latest wonder food

busy pulling out our last minute fitness and detox stops in the hope of looking and feeling our beach-ready best. To

6. Summer eats

The high end health fix

make sure your diet’s on the right track, turn to page 6 where Nutritionist Angelique Panagos gives her nutrition advice for the season. With the pre-holiday cleanse well underway,

7. Food of the month

Healthy eating tips for the season

why not check out our juicing tips (page 15) or even incorporate some of this month’s featured food - seaweed - into your diet (page 7)? To get you in the holiday spirit - or even prolong the vibe once you get home - we’ve looked to the Mediterranean diet for inspiration (page 16). Once you do finally get to hit the beach, it might help to read up on skincare and hydration (pages 20 and 24) to make sure you stay safe and well in the sun. Back in the UK, don’t forget there are still plenty of ways for you to enjoy the season. Whether it’s a healthy picnic (page 9) or an outdoor run (page 14), why not schedule a fresh-air fix into your summer diary?

9. Pimp your picnic

The health benefits of seaweed

10. Drink to the summer

Give your hamper a healthy make-over

11. Summer beauty

Help yourself to a healthier beverage!

12. Mission: relax Top skincare tips

Enjoy the issue.

Caroline Seekings

14. Outside the box

How to reduce stress this summer

Editor

16. A happy medium

Embrace the great outdoors

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18. Skinny tough love

The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet

20. Shady lady

James Crossley on the ‘skinny’ misconception

22. Raw deal

The perks of shunning the sun

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24. Water shame

Make the raw food diet work for you

25. Beauteaful

Stay hydrated this summer

26. In praise of ...

Beverage-inspired beauty essentials

Mediterranean eating

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HAPPY

MEDIUM The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet

RAW DEAL Make the raw food diet work for you

RELAX Beat stress & anxiety this summer

tough SKINNY

LOVE Ex-Gladiator James Crossley sets the record straight

Juicing

SUMMER EATS couture Nutrition tips for the season

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s t u N about Macadamia nut oil

From pistachios to macadamia nuts...your health could benefit from this latest wonder food

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Pistachio oil

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Pistachio Oil La Tourangelle Pistachio Oil contains low levels of saturated fat, high levels of monounsaturated fatty acid, and has a decent amount of linoleic fatty acid. This balance makes for a very healthy oil that may help to protect your heart and fight against bad cholesterol.

Macadamia nut oil brand ‘This Is Good’ was founded by lifelong fitness enthusiasts and personal trainers Hannah Zussman and Nicos Sliney.They work closely with their macadamia nut supplier, Green Farm Nuts Co. in South Africa to ensure that each bottle has the perfect ratio of essential fatty acids, high in monounsaturated fats and low in saturated fats. This is Good boasts a 15% saturated fat content and 76% monounsaturated fat (per 100ml), compared to coconut oil which contains 83% saturated fat and 6% monounsaturated fat (per 100ml).

Monounsaturated fat is a fat group rarely spoken of and that consumers know little about. This Is Good like to refer to monounsaturated fat as “the good fat that helps reduce the fat cells in the body caused by the consumption of saturated fats”. This Is Good Macadamia Nut Oil is available to purchase in premium green glass 500ml bottles from the This Is Good online shop (RRP £15.99). www.thisisgoodoil.com

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Macadamia nut oil is high in

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Pistachio oil is a delicious and easy-to-use oil. In salads, pistachio oil mixes very well with balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar to create a simple but flavorful vinaigrette. http://latourangelle. com/index.php/roastedpistachio-oil.html

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GO GREEN! From the creative duo behind the popular blog Green Kitchen Stories, comes the latest addition to their growing cookbook collection that blends their love of food and nutrition with stylish photography; Green Kitchen Smoothies. With over 50 brand new and modern recipes for smoothie enthusiasts and newbies alike, this essential guide will show you how to build the best beverages to suit your taste and needs. Whizz up a Superberry & Fennel Smoothie to kick-start your morning, boost your energy levels with a Mocha Morning Buzz or go green with a zingy Avocado, Mango & Lime Smoothie.

There are plenty of appealing options for kids, including a Banana Snickers Shake, as well as three great exercise drinks for hydration, performance and power.

And just because smoothies are blended doesn’t mean they can’t look great.

David and Luise’s ‘Showstoppers’ provide ingenious ways of making your goodnessfilled glass look and taste amazing. Layer up a Peanut Butter & Jam Milkshake, breakfast on a Kefir Bircher with MiddleEastern Citrus Salad or indulge in a Mango & Chia Parfait.

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Alkaline Juices and Smoothies Alkaline Juices and Smoothies features over 75 rebalancing juices and a 7-day cleanse to boost your energy and restore your glow. By Dr Stephan Domenig, the full-colour paperback includes over 75 innovative and delicious recipes for smoothies, juices and teas that can be followed as part of a 7-day alkaline detox plan or enjoyed as a healthy everyday boost.

It also provides useful shopping lists, tips on what juice to use, illustrations and beautiful photography help readers to put the plan into action.

<http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/> Published by Hardie Grant Books on 16th June, priced £15.00 Hardback

RRP: £9.99 from http://www.amazon.co.uk

PACK A FRUIT PUNCH! PACK’D are the world’s first frozen Smoothie Kits made with 100% natural, whole ingredients and superfoods. A 60 second blast in a blender is all that’s needed for a quick, targeted health hit - Detox, Energy, Defence. Now on sale in Sainsbury’s and Tesco Express nationwide and Whole Foods and Planet Organic, each 2-portion pack retails from £3.50. PACK’D has just won Best New Health/Wellness Product at the World Food Innovation Awards 2016 and is designed with nutritionists. Each original recipe kit is packed with 10 vitamin-rich and nutrientdense freshly frozen ingredients such as Blueberries, Raspberries, Kale, Maca, Spirulina and Baobab. www.packd.co.uk

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TOP TIPS FOR A HEALTHY SUMMER Lack of energy is a huge problem of the modern age, according to Nutritionist Angelique Panagos. ‘Processed foods become a go-to, which then make you feel even worse, and it’s easy to then get into a bad cycle. Here’s her top tips on getting to a deliciously nutrientrich place – without loads of time and effort, and just in time for summer!

1. Go with the Season!

Go seasonal! Right now, all these vegetables are in to season – broad beans, sugar snap peas corgettes etc. Use them to make vibrant, warm salads that make you feel fantastic.

Peaches will be coming in soon as well, and they are incredible served warm with a chicken salad. And not forgetting Jerusalem artichokes and asparagus!

2. Eliminate processed foods!

Eliminate packaged processed foods from your diet. Not just obvious things like ready meals, but stuff like pre-packaged sandwiches they are full of preservatives, any mayo they use will have heaps of chemicals and the veg and salad will have arrived ready chopped.’

3. Avoid the juicing craze.

You’ll feel great by putting good, nourishing things into your body, not depleting it. One veg juice a day is great, but fruit juices have a higher proportion of sugars.

4. Replace Pasta!

Replace pasta dishes with grainy salads with roasted vegtables, for example. They’ll fill you up, de-bloat your tummy and have you feeling all summer ready.

5. Plant based meals!

Aim for two plant based meals and one with animal protein – chicken, salmon or eggs – a day. Combined with grains and veg, they’ll keep your blood sugar levels steady, and your mood level. Mackerel and other oily fish should come into play a few times a week to help you with that warm weather glow, and don’t forget how important it is for your skin and your energy levels to stay super hydrated. @apnutrition www.angeliquepanagos.com

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BAKED GOODS

FEAST YOUR EYES ON THESE HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES TO BREAD BFree are the new free-from bagels that are not only gluten-free, but also contain no dairy, egg, or added sugar – making them ideal for free-from foodies. BFree Plain Bagels are high in fibre and, at 187 calories, are a delicious alternative to one of the nation’s favourite baked goods.

BFree Plain and Multiseed Bagels can now be purchased in Waitrose stores across the UK, at an RRP £2.90 with both variants available in packs of 4. www.bfreefoods.com @BFreeFoods.

Leksands is a delicious, traditional Swedish Crispbread made using only natural, raw ingredients - perfect for healthy lunches, snacks and dinner accompaniments.

Using only rye, fresh pure water from the Leksands spring, yeast and a pinch of salt, these Crispbreads are simple but delicious and perfect for recreating Scandinavian open sandwiches, healthy pizzas (see image) or just to have on their own as a healthy snack.

The full range is new to the UK and is now available throughout the UK from http://Ocado.com and www.scandiKitchen!

The Bertinet Bakery recently launched a new sliced sourdough tin loaf range, having spotted a gap in the market for an alternative to standard sliced bread.

The Bertinet Bakery has developed a sourdough range baked in a tin that can offer similar usage and keeping qualities but without any of the additives. The new range includes a white loaf and is made using only 3 ingredients (4 in the case of the malted wheat), the range contains no additives, preservative or processing aids yet stays soft enough for a sandwich for 4 days and can be used for toast well beyond this. http://www.bertinet.com

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Food of the month

seaweed

Need some inspiration?

We’ve found the perfect book...

Seaweed: The Secret Key to Vibrant Health

By Anne Brunner RRP: £9.99 Seaweed is the new superfood praised by chefs including Jamie Oliver and Heston Blumenthal. It is a perfect addition to a healthy and balanced diet and an amazing source of vitamins and nutrients. This book will help you learn how to prepare, desalinate, rehydrate and cook seaweed and includes 30 recipes for dry and fresh seaweed, fermented milks, flakes or sheets with beautiful photography throughout.

Give it a try!

Edible seaweed such as kelp, wakame and nori form the basis for many Asian dishes, including soups, salads and suchi.

Their prevelance in everyday cooking has been linked to the lower incidence of some diseases in countries like Japan, and inclusion in the Western diet has therefore been thought to help confer similar preventative benefits when it comes to our health

ABOUT Brown seaweeds such as Wakame and Mekabu contain many bioactive compounds such as omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols and polysaccharides. Some researchers suggest that algal polyphenols have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and possible anti-diabetic effects, while omega-3s have been associated with having cardio-protective effects.

Professor Helen Truby, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics at Monash University in Australia https://www.futurelearn.com

Yutaka’s wakame seaweed is packed full of natural umami, making it an ideal both as a garnish for miso and other soups, and as part of a seaweed salad. Carefully dried in order to preserve its natural flavour and nutritional benefits, all you have to do to make this wakame good to eat is soak it in water. £1.69 www.japancentre.com Clearspring Green Nori Sprinkle makes an attractive topping for pizza and pasta, rice and noodles, soups and salads. They are also delicious incorporated into breads, muffins and crêpes, sauces dressings and dips. £2.35 www.japancentre.com

KEY BENEFITS

Seaweed is a source of vitamins A and C, as well as calcium.

Seaweed is a good source of the elusive nutrient iodine which is important to maintaining a healthy thyroid.

Some research suggests seaweed can help regulate estrogen and estradiol levels. www.health-magazine.co.uk

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Pimp picnic

NICE ICE The Ice Kitchen make fruit, dairy and cocktail lollies using only the finest ingredients - whole fresh fruits, fresh milk and cream, the finest chocolate, coffee, herbs and spices.

your

Give your hamper a healthy make-over this summer

www.icelitchen. co.uk Available from Cook Stores nationwide

Hot to trot!

TASTY SANDWICHES WELLY is a new British produced cooked meat brand that is all British produced, so you can rest assured that the meat in your picnic sandwiches has both taste and traceability. Offering a delicious range of sliced British ham and chicken, there is something for everyone. www.wellyfoods.co.uk

The Gourmet Trotter (www.gourmet-trotter.co.uk) is unlike anything else seen before connected to alfresco dining. For ease of use and for storage purposes it is made up of three detachable modules. Each has been creatively designed to accommodate selected and inclusive stylish and durable dining accessories for up to 4 persons. It also allows generous storage space for your gourmet produce. It is a mobile luxury picnic hamper designed and manufactured to the highest standards.

It ingeniously utilises a golf trolley for suitable mobility to transport its elegantly furnished compartments.

Sitting pretty

PACMAT is a new kind of picnic mat, combining both microfibre and waterproof fabrics that make it compact and lightweight.

Snakes and Ladders Family ÂŁ39 www.rubbastuff.com

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PACMAT is easy to wash and available in a variety of sizes.

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Introducing ‘No picnic would be complete without Prosecco, but this can often bring your hamper down in the health ranks.

However, the new Skinny Skinny Prosecco could help you justify an afternoon tipple’

SKINNY PROSECCO No picnic would be complete without Prosecco, but this can often bring your hamper down in the health ranks.

However, Thomson & Scott, specialists in low and no sugar sparkling wines and Champagnes, have introduced the new Skinny Champagne and Skinny Prosecco to help you justify an afternoon tipple. Their low sugar prosecco has less than half the sugar content usually added (7g/l – 67 calories per 100ml glass) and is a more affordable version of Thomson & Scott’s core principle: if you grow beautiful, pure fruit in the vineyards and work carefully and respectfully in the winery, there is no need to add lots of sugar to your finished wine.

It is also organic and vegan and the first sparkling wine to put its calorie count on the label.

Thomson & Scott’s range is available for purchase by the case via thomsonandscott.com, or by the bottle from Selfridges’ stores and online. Thomson & Scott Skinny Champagne and Skinny Prosecco can also be found at The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire as well as many other top UK hotels and restaurants.

Stay cool

It’s time to ditch that cooler, as you can now enjoy your favourite hot or cold beverage at anytime, anywhere. The ‘Canteen’ is a triple-insulated stainless steel glass which comes with easy-grip flat sides and a non-slip bottom, so you can now keep your drinks cool for up to 25 hours and your hot beverages warm for up to 12.

The Root 7 ‘Canteen’ is available from Root7.com from £17.99

A NEW KIND OF PICNIC MAT LIGHT & DURABLE WATERPROOF & WASHABLE EASY FOLD & PACKABLE BOLD & BEAUTIFUL THIS COVERS EVERYTHING

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MAPLE REFRESHMENT DRINKmaple is a new brand of maple water set up by two Ironman triathletes in the States, DRINKmaple isn’t claiming to be a wonder drink, but it does offer a healthy, refreshing and, perhaps most importantly, tasty way to hydrate for sports. www.drinkmaple.com

HOT STUFF

Chamomile tisane from the Hope & Glory Maharani collection is a smooth, mellow tisane which is 100% organic and naturally caffeine free. Only the finest whole chamomile heads have been selected for this infusion, producing a light & delicate brew.

Chamomile is traditionally revered for its soothing properties which makes this a perfect drink to relax and unwind. To sweeten, try adding a teaspoon of honey.

Picture credit: Chloe Ride https://www.thehopeandglory. co.uk/

A sparkling alternative Ugly is the UK’s first range of 100% natural fruit-infused sparkling water with no sugar, no sweetener, no artificial ingredients and no salt… makigg them a fab alternative to traditional fizzy drinks.

Currently available in 2 flavours - Lemon & Lime and Grapefruit & Pineapple.

Mighty Matcha is loaded with 137 times more antioxidants than a cup of standard green tea. Sealed in attractive, high-grade aluminium to preserve its freshness, each tin contains 30 servings. www.mightymatcha.com

RRP 99p from www.uglydrinks. com, Selfridges, Whole Foods, Planet Organic, As Nature Intended, Vital Ingredient & leading independents.

NOMI Toyko coffee is brewed for 16 hours in cold water and is triple filtered, making a naturally sweet cold coffee. This means you can avoid adding sugars or sweeteners. It’s made with 100% natural ingredients and is 100% ethically sourced.

The NOMI Toyko Black & NOMI Kyoto Iced cost £10 for three 250ml bottles fromhttp:// www.yumbles.com

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Drink summer to the

From your morning cuppa to your post-workout refreshment... make your drink choices a touch healthier this summer

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Skintailor Moisturiser

Finding a perfect moisturiser can be challenging for every woman. Skintailor is revolutionising the beauty industry by introducing the first natural tailor made moisturiser, which is handmade according to skincare needs and scent preferences.

Skintailor is one of the very few brands in the world who make natural and personalised skincare for each individual order. Signature tailor made moisturisers are handmade in England using only the finest natural and organic ingredients.

Tailor made moisturiser costs £26 and is available online at www.skintailor.co.uk

Mary Kay Botanical Effects Freshen This non-drying formula features a personalized antioxidant-rich botanical complex. which gently removes excess residue from the skin. http://www.marykay.com

Beauty drip It has been claimed that a vitamin drip may be much more effective than taking oral vitamins.The key benefit to intravenous administration over using supplements or creams is that your body can only absorb from 0-10% of what is contained in pills or creams. The rest is simply wasted. With intravenous infusions, absorption is 100%. In addition, these nutrients, vitamins and amino acids can be safely delivered in high doses because they bypass your gastrointestinal system.

IM boosters take just seconds while the IV VitaDrips take 30 – 60mins.

beauty summer

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Elasticise your locks!

Just in time for summer, Philip Kingsley has launched a limited edition Elderflower & Rhubarb fragranced version of the award-winning hero product, Elasticizer - originally created for Audrey Hepburn. Inspired by summers spent at Philip’s country house near Henley, where rhubarb and elderflower grow, this new version of the world-famous pre-shampoo conditioning treatment transports you to lazy summer afternoons in an English garden. Coming in 75ml it is the perfect travel size for no hold baggage flights or for packing for weekend breaks. Healthy hair stretches when wet before returning to its original length when dry, but hair in poor condition snaps and breaks when stretched. Elasticizer helps by providing bounce through conditioning your hair by restoring moisture. The intense conditioning treatment delivers a rush of moisture inside the hair’s cuticle giving it silkiness, suppleness and strength, without weighing down or coating the hair. £19 for 75ml available from www.philipkingsley.co.uk as well as QVC, Feelunique, Look Fantastic & salons nationwide.

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Switching off is often hard to do, but long-term stress can wreak health havoc, so here’s how to make sure your time away equates to time off this summer...

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Still stressed when abroad? Vitality offers some useful advice.

Taking a holiday is a great way to relax and get away from the stresses of the workplace.

In fact, our own Britain’s Healthiest Workplace survey shows that almost three quarters (73%) of Britain’s workforce suffer from at least one dimension of work-related stress. Time pressure at work, inability to lead a healthy work-life balance and working over 40 hour weeks were the main causes of stress in the workplace.

over bleary eyed at 7:00am every morning to turn off your alarm. Catching up on much needed sleep is up there as one of the best remedies for combatting stress and relaxing whilst you’re off. In fact, getting in good sleeping habits when you’re away can help you to be more productive when you’re home. Our Britain’s Healthiest Workplace research showed those who slept for six hours or less a night were notably less productive than those who got seven or eight hours sleep.

Despite holidays being a remedy for this stress, many find it difficult to switch off from their everyday lives when they’re abroad, and often come back from their holidays more stressed and flustered than when they left. If you’re guilty of this, try to adhere to these top tips from Andy Magill, Vitality’s Corporate Wellness Coach to help you successfully de-stress whilst on holiday.

1) Switch off…literally. Constant connectivity to mobile devices has become one of the typical attributes of the modern day office environment, and many find themselves checking e-mails even when lying on the beach. One of the best possible ways to de-stress when on holiday is to turn off your work mobile, switch your mind off completely from what is going on back home, relax and enjoy the warm weather.

2) Lie in. One of the delights of going on holiday is the luxury of not having to turn 12

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3) Walk. A holiday presents the perfect opportunity to dodge the monotony of stuffy public transport and to shake off the lethargy of the Monday-Friday 9-5 grind. A great way to take in the sights and catch the tourist hotspots is to put on your walking shoes on and stroll around as much as possible. Not only does this small amount of physical activity do wonders for your health through reducing your stress levels and

increasing your step count, but you never know what secret spot you may stumble upon that you would have otherwise missed if you were on a bus!

4) Eat well. Many see a holiday as an opportunity to get out of the routine of eating the same old lunchtime sarnies, however it’s important that you don’t find yourself over-indulging when abroad. Rather, you should see a holiday as an opportunity to try something different that you could introduce into your diet back home. For instance, many studies cite a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, beans, legumes and fish as a sure fire way to lead a healthier, and consequently happier, life.

5) Swim. If you’re lucky enough to have a swimming pool near you at home then you’ll know the benefits that swimming has on your stress levels. If you’re in a resort or area that is near a pool or the sea then why not take the time to go for a morning swim?

It’s a great way to de-stress and relax for the rest of the day. Swimming is great as water is 12 times as dense as air so it’s a far more effective way of toning your muscles than any other form of cardiovascular exercise that you can do on land. It can be very relaxing when done at a slow pace, and can help you unwind after a hectic year in the office. http://www.vitality.co.uk www.health-magazine.co.uk

Mindfulness SMILING MIND Want to destress, improve your focus, c o n n e c t better, and enjoy a sense of wellbeing?

Mindfulness meditation enables you to do all of these – but if you’ve never done it before, how on earth do you start?

Smiling Mind is a guide to mindfulness meditation for busy people. Practising for just five minutes a day can help to promote happiness and well-being. Based on a 2,500 year old Buddhist practice called Vipassana, this form of meditation is designed to develop the skill of paying attention to our inner and outer experiences with acceptance, patience and compassion.

Rooted in the firm belief that mindfulness can take people to a more positive, happy and emotionally aware place, authors Jane Martino and James Tutton demonstrate how this can be achieved in all areas of our lives - our work, relationships, families and parenting. They explain what being mindful is and how it works, busting those myths we tell ourselves that keep us from being truly happy and free. Smiling Mind is full of ideas, advice, practical tools and inspiration to lead a life that is fulfilling, passionate and emotionally healthy which in turn means we can build thriving, happy and successful communities. http://smilingmind.com.au

ABOUT STRESS Stress has seemingly become an inseparable part of modern life.

According to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (https://www.healthy-workplaces. eu/en/stress-and-psychosocial-risks/ facts-and-figures), stress is the second most common work-related health problem in Europe. Long office hours, massive work load, high expectations as well as balancing career with family life can be quite demanding. However, taking a little time for yourself to relax and recharge can be a rewarding investment in your mental well-being.

MINDFULNESS FOR UNRAVELLING ANXIETY Mindfulness for Unravelling Anxiety: is written by counsellor,, cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and mindfulness instructor Richard Gilpin, who is also the co-founder of the Bodhi Garden, a charitable trust.

In this book, Richard offers a practical and sensitive approach to an experience commonly shared and provides a natural health alternative to conventional treatments. www.amazon.co.uk

Meditation Meditation is an ancient practice known to give inner peace and improve mental health. Recently, a team of Harvard researchers and doctors proved how meditation rebuilds the brain's gray matter. The study <http://www.feelguide. com/2014/11/19/harvard-unveils-mristudy-proving-meditation-literallyrebuilds-the-brains-gray-matter-in-8weeks/> also revealed how meditation provides psychological and cognitive benefits, which persists throughout the day.

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Reboot your mind with new meditation app Bringing ancient wisdom into the digital age, TakeTime (http://taketimeapps.com/> )offers you a modern way of meditating.

With a library of seven meditation themes focusing on different aspects of mental health, the app allows you to reboot your mind – at work, at home or on the go.

TakeTime is available for iPhone and iPad and can be downloaded in the App Store.

Aromatherapy This multifunctional balm uses Roman Chamomile, Lavender and Calendula oils to aid your skin and your mood in moments of stress. It is also gentle and nourishing that and suitable for dry skin. £23 http://www.skinandtoniclondon.com/ product/calm-balm/

The Kaizen Method

Jaroslaw Gibas, author of recently published English version of book titled ‘Beat stress with Kaizen” says that coping with stress is one of the biggest failures of modern psychology. ‘Let’s be honest: all the relaxation techniques don’t work.All we can get is a short moment of break.

After this moment is over, our everyday stress strikes us back and this time it is even more powerful.’ According to Gibas, it is impossible to gain an ability of coping with stress through one simple trick – but we can do it using Kaizen. Using the method of small steps we can learn how to deceive our amygdala and control our reactions to the stressful situations, making them decrease until we will be able to manage them properly.

An English version of e-book ‘Beat stress with Kaizen’ is already available all over the world in Amazon. The link to the e-book is: http://amzn.to/1PIeVcm

‘Many people find meditation of some kind effective, but for those who don’t, just putting away your electronic devices and allowing your mind to be quiet for a time (an hour, or even just 15 minutes) can help ‘ Cassandra Burns, Nutritionist www.nutricentre.co.uk

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The great outdoors has many health benefits, so why not take your fitness regime outside this summer?

DOG WALKING Think ‘outdoors’ when it comes andcommunity your Europe’s leading to andexercise, largest sitting DogBuddy.com encouraging lovers to fitnessis won’t go allfardogwrong embrace the outdoors and get fit with a canine this summer companion ahead of the summer months. With a

community of over 230,000 dog lovers across the UK and Europe, finding a four-legged work out buddy has never been so easy, especially with the launch of the new DogBuddy iPhone and Android apps.

Different dog breeds require varying levels of exercise, but on average dogs need at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, otherwise they are at risk of becoming bored, frustrated and worst of all, unhealthy.

Much like humans, a change of scenery and a walk in the park can do wonders, not only physically but mentally too.

Experienced dog lovers can sign up via the DogBuddy website and follow the simple steps, including a comprehensive online assessment to make sure each and every member is qualified for their dog sitting duties. https://uk.dogbuddy.com/

POWERHOOP Hooping is a fun and effective way to help slim and tone your waist, and taking this concept to the next level is Innertrak’s Powerhoop, which, according to a study at Canada’s Waterloo University, may help to reduce waist size if used for fifteen minutes a day, five days a week.

Due to their weight and large diameter, Powerhoops are easy to use, even for those who have never succeeded with old-fashioned lightweight hula hoops. Weighted workout hoops work by challenging the core muscles, causing them to become firmer, stronger and more protective.

This process takes several days of gradually increasing the amount of hooping time, to avoid soreness. While there are certain conditions that are contraindicated for hooping, like pregnancy and taking blood thinning medication, this approach may prove an effective aid to toning and weight loss as part of an overall balanced lifestyle.

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As well as potentially being more effective in terms of energy release, FireStar only has 10 calories per serving and 95% less sugar, in comparison to 220 calories found within most energy drinks.

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ASSESS YOUR MOVEMENT If you’ve ever wondered how your gym, running style, pilates class, general working environment or simply walking in heels affects your posture in real time, now’s your chance.

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Using wireless motion and muscle activity sensors attached to the body, ViMove™ gives an instant and accurate assessment of movement, posture and injury, helping eliminate bad habits that could have a long term effect on overall mobility, keeping you in peak condition.

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MEDIUM How the balanced approach of the Mediterranean diet could be the solution to a healthier diet and lifestyle

SELLING POINTS Olive Oil

Olive oil is the mainstay of the Mediterranean diet, and is a major factor behind it’s reputed health benefits. This effect is mainly owing to its high levels of ‘good’ fats which have been shown in many studies to lend well to cardiovascular health, not to mention overall wellbeing.

THE PROS AND CONS ON THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET Dr Sally Norton (www.vavistalife.com ) offers a lowdown of this popular approach to eating.

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What’s the deal?

The Mediterranean diet is one of the best ways of eating out there, as proven by many scientific studies of the health benefits it provides. The principles of the Mediterranean Diet include eating lots of fruits, vegetables, cutting out processed foods and salt and limiting red meat intake. In essence, eating REAL food in sensible portions. However, don’t think that you can eat pizza and pasta to your heart’s content – we aren’t talking about that sort of Mediterranean diet!

Pulses

Pulses are a rich source of soluble fibre which can help to absorb and rid the body of toxins originating in the digestive system.

The fibre and protein content also promote satiety and thereby help to keep overall calorie intakes in line with physical needs an importnat factor in weight management, which could go some way towards explaining the relatively lower incidence of overweight and obestiy in the Mediterranean when compared to the UK.

Pros Contains a good balance of carbs, whilst being low in processed foods and high in healthy fats like olive oil, as well as nuts and fish (which means great things for our omega 3 levels). The Mediterranean Diet can be cheap and easy to keep up as it is full of basic, ‘real food’ ingredients.

Cons The only minor downside to the Mediterranean Diet is that it generally means you need to cook meals yourself – eating out, or buying ready meals can be trickier as they will generally include high salt, fats and processed food.

However, cooking for the Mediterranean Diet is quite straightforward, and most restaurants should provide some healthier options that adhere to the principles of the Mediterranean Diet.

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Nuts

Nuts are a source of high quality protein, which acts as building blocks for the body’s repair and biochemical processes. Protein also helps with appetite regulation, and the good fats found in certain nuts help to maintain the body’s metabolism and ability to effectively ‘burn’ the energy in food.

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Ex Gladiator star James Crossley explains why a slim frame can sometimes hide a multitude of lifestyle sins...

THE SKINNY FAT ISSUE by Ex-Gladiator James Crossley What is skinny fat?

A person who is ‘skinny fat’ is not technically overweight, but underneath the clothes it’s a different story, as the body has a high fat percentage (often visceral) and a low muscular mass. This is classic with people that are obsessed with their weight on scales rather than their actual body composition. `This can be caused by; 1. Too much cardio 2. Restricted calories 3. Zero weight training How does it affect our bodies?

Skinny fat people often look tired, haggard, pale are low on energy and have bad sleep. They can have high inflammation, low good cholesterol, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. They can also carry excess fat deposits around vital organs.

Do you believe skinny fatness to be more dangerous than normal fatness?

Often skinny fat people are losing ‘weight’ because they are losing lean muscle mass rather than body fat. The muscle is breaking down and the body is storing fat. Skinny fat people can have a high storage of visceral fat. Visceral fat is thought to be more metabolically dangerous than the more typical subcutaneous fat, as it can increase insulin resistance and inflammation.

People with high visceral fat are at high risk of heart-related issues and other health problems.

This said, being obese is also an unhealthy state to be in and you can be at risk of heart disease and diabetes. They are both dangerous places to be.

How can you change your body from skinny fat to healthy fat?

To change your body from skinny fat there are some simple steps you can take.

1. Throw away the scales, scale watches will always have trouble changing their body composition. Remember you can be heavier but look slimmer and be healthier!

2. Look at proper nutrition eating at regular intervals ,don’t be afraid of good SMART fats and keep the body in an anabolic not catabolic state by eating healthy balanced meals at regular intervals.

3. Start weight training , if you add a small amount of lean muscle your body will look slimmer, healthier and you can still drop body fat.

4. Watch the cardio, it has its place but if you’re doing endless running and spinning classes your cortisol will be high which is a big NO for a healthy change in body composition.

James Crossley has created a Personal Training App, PTin1, and specialises in MUSCLE GAIN and FAT LOSS. www.chelseafitness.co.uk

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War diets on

Susan Hepburn is waging war on diets ….with seminars at the 5 Star Bulgari Hotel, 171 Knightsbridge, London Paving the way for a new,healthy approach to weight loss, Harley Street Hypnotherapist Susan Hepburn’s method works because it removes the guilt and stress of yo-yo dieting. It is the exclusive Harley St. & Los Angeles weight loss secret used by many A-list celebrities that is now coming into the mainstream, banishing those popular misconceptions surrounding food and diets.

Susan’s messages are positive, mindful and motivational, setting the mind up for success and the self belief that you cannot fail. Failure is not an option. There is no calorie counting, hunger, guilt or deprivation. Instead, you will automatically choose and enjoy clean light healthy food and feel energetic, creating the perfect platform for reaching and maintaining your target weight without drama.

Susan Hepburn is an accredited hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, and through her new seminars she aims to teach you how to take the controls, freeing you from addictive behaviours such as poor eating habits and sugar addiction. By changing the way you eat and think about food, she could help you to gain control of your life and eating habits so you can lose inches and enjoy a normal healthy relationship with food.

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Shady LADY Discover the perks of shunning the sun this summer

DID YOU KNOW? HOW YOU APPLY SUN CREAM MATTERS: Do it first thing, do it indoors and apply enough. Regardless of the brand chosen, any application in direct sunlight (IE when you’re already on the sun lounger) increases evaporation before it’s had a chance to bond with the skin, reducing its power to protect. Apply liberally to all exposed, or potentially exposed, parts of the body. The official guidelines given by Colipa (Association of European Cosmetic Industry) are 2mg/cm2 – this approximately corresponds to one teaspoon worth for the face.As a rule of thumb, use a teaspoon of sunscreen for each arm, leg, front, back and face (including neck and ears).

SUN PROTECTION – AN ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW GUIDE “As a Doctor for the last 45 years and also as a patient myself who’s had skin cancer three times, I see the front line consequences of our lack of awareness and accurate understanding of the real and long term effects of sun damage. It can be confusing to understand how to truly protect yourself and your family. My guide will help to dispel myths and give you the information you need to make the right decisions” Dr. Chris Steele MBE THE FACTS · Skin cancer is on the rise, and is the most common form of cancer in the UK and sun exposure is the main cause · At least 100,000 new cases are now diagnosed each year, and the disease kills over 2,500 people each year in the UK - that’s seven people every day.

SOME BODY PARTS ARE MORE VULNERABLE THAN OTHERS: The most common site for men to develop a malignant melanoma is on the chest or back.

For women it’s more likely on the legs. Lips are often forgotten and with no natural shade like the lower lip, the upper lip area in particular shows ageing from sun damage quicker.

· Particularly worrying is the growth being witnessed in the younger population. More than two young adults (aged 15-34) are diagnosed with malignant melanoma every day in the UK, and it’s the second most common cancer in this age group.

Research carried out by the Teenage Cancer Trust in 2015 of young people between 13-24* found that over a third (38%) don’t use sun protection in the UK because they don’t believe the sun here is strong enough to damage their skin. Also the TCT found that close to a fifth (18%) of young people admit to deliberately burning in order to ‘kick start a tan’. Worryingly, 45% of young people polled admitted to not using sun cream on holiday because they simply ‘forgot’ to apply it.

SHADE ISN’T THAT SIMPLE: Over 90% of UV can penetrate light cloud cover, and this remains a common mistake and reason for sunburn – both in the UK and abroad. Shade given by trees and parasols only gives protection from around 70% of UV rays. Protection – applied indoors at the beginning of the day – covers all potential sun scenarios. Out of the shade, remember a simple shadow rule: The shorter your own shadow, the higher the sun and the greater the risk. Take a long lunch break in the shade and try to avoid sunbathing until after 3pm.

· Damage can start early in babies and children.We know it’s important to protect the kids in the sun, but doing that properly is the key to preventing the damage that causes issues in the future. According to Cancer Research a history of burning as a child or teenager increases the risk of skin cancer later in life.

HIGH PROTECTION ISN’T A LICENCE TO BAKE: Using high sun protection factors can encourage holidaymakers to increase their time in the sun, ironically risking over exposure and thus burning anyway. The level of protection used should focus on skin type and time recommended in the sun with it, take a look here: http://ultrasun.co.uk/sun-account.php?lang=en.You’ll still get a tan with a high protection sun cream – it’ll be slower with less risk and guess what? – it’ll last longer!

· There are two different categories of skin cancer – melanoma (Malignant melanoma) and non-melanoma (Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) & Squamous Cell Carcinoma). Melanoma starts in skin cells called melanocytes and usually affects moles. Non-melanoma cancers (which are the most common) start in other types of skin cells. Of the three different types of Skin Cancer two can be treated fairly easily but don’t underestimate these because when they appear on the face scarring or changes to your facial features can be hard to live with.

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· The key risk factors for melanoma include excessive exposure to UV from sunlight or sunbeds, pale skin colour and a high number of moles, and a family or personal history of the disease www.ultrasun.co.uk www.health-magazine.co.uk

Sunscreen Don’t leave home without it!!

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Oleosome microspheres help enhance SPF performance and counteract moisture loss triggered by extended daylight exposure. Lightweight formula helps neutralize damage and bind moisture to skin without a greasy afterfeel. £30.20 For stockist details, please call 0800 591818 or visit www.dermalogica.co.uk

Dr Teixeira, Consultant Dermatologist at London Dermatology Clinic, gives her views on sun protection for children Ultraviolet radiation from the sun produces mutations in our DNA. Much of this change occurs before age 16, and can potentially result in skin tumours appearing later in life.

It is, therefore, extremely important to start applying sunscreen on our children’s skin as soon as possible. Even during winter, or when the sky is overcast.

If the sky is not black, this is because ultraviolet radiation is crossing the clouds and reaching our babies’ skin. Use a sunscreen on all exposed skin every morning of the year, if you are in the city, or, if the day is very hot and sunny, re-apply at mid-day and mid-afternoon.

Choose your favourite brand, as long as they have high SPF factor and good UVA protection. Also, it is important to cover with straw hat and clothing.

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RAW DEAL Easy ways to make the raw food diet work for you

GRABAND-GO RAW

The raw food diet, which requires eating nothing but uncooked, unprocessed and fresh whole foods, is inevitably up there with some of the more challenging eating plans. By its very nature, the approach sets a number of obstacles - most of which stem from the need to avoid anything cooked. That said, the diet does carry a number of reputed health benefits which advocates will say far outweight the difficulties it might ensue.

Not only this, modern advances in the health food industry mean eating raw has never been easier.

Original pioneers of the raw food movement in London, Saf Life is launching a new range of innovative raw, vegan and gluten free healthy snack products under the ‘Saf Raw’ brand. The company was born from a passion to help people achieve optimum health and wellbeing through holistic nutrition. Saf has created a range of delicious and accessible products, that are guilt-free, highly nutritious and at the forefront of vegan, gluten free and raw food trends.

The signature range has been developed to provide unique flavour combinations and textures. This includes; Kale Crisps, Activated Crackers, Coconut Chips, Activated Nuts, Fruity Coconut Pastilles, Cereal Bites and Nutty Nori. Packaged in attractive and stylish plastic tubes and pouches, they come in convenient grab-and-go recyclable packaging.

RAW CAKES

The new Saf Raw range is available exclusively from Planet Organic but also will be available through other premium department stores, independent whole food stores and online in the coming months.

Raw Cakes is packed with delicious No-Bake, Vegan, Sugar-Free & Gluten-Free cake recipes, proving that you don’t need to miss out on the good things in life even if you’re on a special diet. Raw Cakes features everyone’s favourite sweet treats from banoffi pie to strawberry & vanilla cheesecake.

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Vital Detox Retreats If you’re looking to get started on a raw food diet, a retreat may be the perfect kick start.Vital Detox retreats centre around a one week juice fast which allows your body to let go of toxins, thereby helping you to lose weight, look and feel better, and improve any physical symptoms you might be suffering from. Their packages include two, one-to-one sessions with two of their amazing team of expert therapists.This will give you the opportunity to let go of any emotional issues that are holding you back and formulate a plan for moving forward to create the life you’ve always wanted. There are also eight workshops during the week and walks, massage, spa facilities, fun, new friends and masses of high grade TLC are always on hand.

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DOES IT PAY TO GO VEGGIE? Eating a vegetarian or vegan diet can offer many health benefits. Simon Bandy, General Manager of Vegan Society approved supplements brand, Veganicity, offers some benefits and top tips to make the most of a vegan diet: Health benefits: Cutting out meat and dairy may seem daunting but the extra consumption of fruit and vegetables will increase vitamin and mineral intake including magnesium, fibre and vitamins B and C. A vegan diet is often naturally low in cholesterol and saturated fats helping to keep your heart healthy.

A study conducted by the University of Oxford found that the risk of hospitalisation or death from heart disease is 32% lower in vegetarians than people who eat meat and fish¹.

RAWLIGION is a fast-casual restaurant in central London which is inspired by the innovative and forward-thinking raw food trends of America’s East Coast, with a menu using genuinely raw ingredients wherever possible. This includes an abundance of local, seasonal and organically grown fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices, sprouts, seeds, sea vegetables and cold-pressed oils. www.rawligion.co.uk @rawligion

‘There was a time, not that long ago, when avocados and melons were thought of as exotic luxuries’

Expand your fruit and vegetable horizons: There was a time, not that long ago, when avocados and melons were thought of as exotic luxuries. Nowadays, they are as common as tomatoes and apples in the supermarkets. If you think vegetables and fruit are boring try something a little different – my favourite suggestions are Romanesco (a cauliflower variant with fractal shaped flower heads and rich in vitamin K), Mangosteen (a citrusy, tangy fruit prized by Queen Victoria), Tiger Nuts (which can be used to make a good milk substitute for vegans) and Cherimoya (which tastes like a banana and pineapple cross) – all delicious!

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Help to balance your hormones: A vegetarian or vegan diet is naturally high in plant-based foods with many of these vegetables and fruits being rich in phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogen compounds in plants mimic the behaviour of oestrogen and can therefore help to balance hormones throughout the month and when menopausal symptoms begin. Vegan sources of phytoestrogens include soy, apples and beetroot. www.vegancity.com

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Water shame!

Despite regularly hearing of the importance of staying hydrated, many of us are falling short in the waterdrinking stakes. Here’s how to turn it around this summer...

Ways with water

CANO WATER are a revolutionary water brand that is sold exclusively in stylish aluminium cans – tackling the health & environmental issues caused by plastic water bottles. There is ever-growing research that plastic bottles have a negative impact on women’s health (one of the most commonly cited culprit is excess BPA found in the water) and 80% of plastic water bottles end up in the world’s oceans.

CanO Water’s striking range of sparkling and still cans can be found in Whole Foods Market and Selfridges stores, making it easy for health-conscious Londoners to swap their plastic water bottles for CanO Water. www.canowater.com

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Hunger or thirst? The body’s signals are much the same, so it’s no wonder so many of us are forgetting to fill up...

According to Head Nutritionist, Shona Wilkinson, at NutriCentre, “thirst can sometimes be mistaken for hunger. We feel like we’re craving something and interpret this as hunger when actually all we need is a glass or two of water!

“Water is also needed in order for our cells to make use of the nutrients in the food that we eat; and lack of nutrient availability causes our body to crave more food. This is another reason to make sure you’re drinking water throughout the day and not just when this craving strikes.

“Drinking water between meals also generally makes us feel fuller and can help to manage our appetite. It’s important, however, not to drink lots of water immediately before, during or after a meal: this dilutes the digestive juices and can have a negative impact on our digestion.”

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JO MALONE’S EARL GREY AND CUCUMBER COLOGNE Jo Malone’s Earl Grey and Cucumber Cologne is a beautiful fragrance with a burst of bergamot, distinct to Earl Grey, and the cool succulence of crunchy cucumber. Counterpoised with a sweet base of beeswax, vanilla and musk. £85.00 per 100ml http://www.jomalone.co.uk

WHIPPED GREEN TEA AND COCONUT MOISTURISER INGREDIENTS 1 cup coconut oil 2 tablespoons loose green tea INSTRUCTIONS Use a double boiler on medium heat to melt the coconut oil.

Stir in the green tea.

Cover and simmer on lowest heat setting for 1 hour.

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IN PRAISE OF...

Mediterranean eating

By Chrissy Hayes

Summer is now with us and the living is easy. We are all spending much more time out of doors: walking, taking part in sports and of course eating. Eating al fresco is one of the biggest joys for me during the warm summer months. Whether in a pub garden or on my own decking. And it is a perfect time to change our diets from winter stews to summer salad.

In the Mediterranean countries they do eat differently from us with more vegetables and fruit at every mealtime. Instead of deep fried fish and chips they might have freshly grilled fish with green salad and a little balsamic vinegar. The people in the area around the Mediterranean are famous for having longer and healthier lives than most other people in the developed world.

Can we borrow some of their ideas over here? The good news is that is has never been easier to do so than right now. I popped in to my local supermarket to see what was on offer. We are lucky to have local fruits (yum, strawberries are here at last) as well as mangos, kiwi, melon and so many others from far flung corners of the world. What with all the colours, textures and smells it was difficult to choose.The vegetable selection can be from overseas too, but we do grow a lot of our own produce and now is the time to buy it when it is in season and therefore both cheap and tasty.

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My trolley soon looked like a market stall and adding some fresh fish and chicken I headed for the checkout.

Price-wise all was well. The shopping had cost far less than I thought, what with all the unnecessary items I had missed out. (Crisps, chocolate bars, cakes and the like are snack items not food and are also expensive.)

I was most interested in how quickly I could put a meal together once home. Although hungry and tired I had everything ready in no time. Watermelon to start. Then green salad with chopped tomato and yellow pepper, some crusty bread, a dish of sliced meat and cheese.

Finally some strawberries. It looked like a rainbow was on my garden table. Sitting in the warm sunshine I really did feel I was in the south of France. Bon appĂŠtit!

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