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W elcome Welcome tto oA ugust August Many of us will be staycationing this year, but if you’re missing the smell of the sea breeze and the feeling of sand between your toes, why not try some of Gill Greenwell’s interior tips for creating a modern coastal style in your home? Alternatively, if you’re keen to get away in the UK, Al Hidden shares his trip to Dartmouth with us, including challenging walks and stunning views. After a year off in 2020, our Cover Competition is back! If you are a budding photographer and would like the chance to have your image on one of our 2022 covers, check out the competition details inside. We e’re also running a survey to determine how interested the public are in spending with and supporting small, independent businesses. Details are under the Delicious Dish and there is a chance to win a £50 voucher for taking part. Finally, we have a competition on our website for Frampton Country Fair with three pairs of tickets up for grabs. Head online to enter – www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/competitions.aspx

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Stylish swimwear that’s good for the environment A 21-year-old former pupil of Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cecelia Thornett, has taken a stand against throw-away fashion by designing her own ecofriendly swimwear collection – Take2. S h oc ke d b y t h e a m o u n t o f pl a st i c w a st e f o un d i n the world’s oceans, Cecelia was inspired to act. Her range of bikinis, swimsuits and board shorts are ethically made by a UK manufacturer using fabric recycled from plastic waste found in the ocean. Each design is reversible – combining style, practicality and longevity. Take2 was funded by Cecelia’s part-time job as a care worker, and she has teamed up with ‘One Tree Planted’ to plant a tree in the Amazon rainforest for every product sold. The swimwear collection has proved an immediate hit with an environmentally aware audience, with a rapidly growing following on Instagram. Customers are attracted by the idea of doing good for the planet as well as appearing stylish on the beach and around the pool. The reversible design means each item purchased is effectively two outfits in one, providing a choice of looks, whilst also saving limited suitcase space. Cecelia says: “Waste plastic constitutes 80 percent

of marine debris, and at least 8 million tons of plastic end up in the world’s oceans every year.” In addition to her concern for the planet, Cecelia says, “I’ve also been shocked by news of terrible conditions in unethical clothing factories worldwide. For this reason, I’ve carefully chosen a UK manufacturer for Take2. “My swimwear collection is stylish and easy-towear, so purchasers can be fashionable and environmentally aware at the same time. The garments are also easy to care for and designed to last – sustainable clothing definitely doesn’t have to be second hand or shabby. Together we can force change in the fashion industry.” To T o see see the the collection collection and and find find out out more more a about bout TTAKE2 A KE 2 v visit isit w www.take2shop.com ww.take2shop.com

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The The role role of of carbohydrates carbohydrates aand nd ffats ats in in your your nutrition nutrition plan plan Carbohydrates (carbs) and fats are very important for muscle recovery and traditionally get a bad rap because of their potential for weight gain problems. Carbs are important for replenishing glycogen stores, which aid in providing muscles with energy, and there is evidence to suggest that they also play a role in optimising protein absorption in muscles. The amount you should consume depends on how active you are. For fairly sedentary people, 3-5 grams per kg of bodyweight may be enough carbohydrate to ensure healthy functioning and stable weight. For people focusing on fat loss in addition to building muscle, carbs should also be lowered proportionally and, ideally, complex carbs should be incorporated, as these supply the most ‘pound for pound’ nutrition of all carbs in supporting the recovery process. For the more active person, 810 grams per kg of bodyweight may be necessary to supply the body enough energy on an active recovery day (i.e. a nontraining or light training day involving low intensity exercise).

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between 20-35% of your total caloric intake. This range is variable depending on training goals and nutritional needs. Your fat intake on recovery days should be based on one of two options; you either lower your fat intake because you know you’re going to be less active, especially if weight-loss is a focus. Alternatively, you look at it as a recovery day and build in the option to have ‘cheat meals’ (and risk the temptation of over-indulging). Either way, it’s important to remember that there is a difference between healthy and unhealthy fats. Healthy fats include those found naturally in foods such as avocados, nuts, meat and olive oil for example, while unhealthy fats tend to be those found in processed foods (those yummy cakes, cookies, and crisps we love so much!). In addition to these two important macronutrients, ensuring you have adequate amounts of

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Fabulous F abulous feet feet Feet are our foundation, but sadly they are often overlooked as they are not always on display, particularly in cooler climates. August is perhaps a good time to reconsider how we look after this important foundation. To put it into perspective, if you live to an average age of eighty, with a daily step count of 7,500 – the amount of a moderately active person – you will have walked over 210 million steps in your lifetime (taking out the baby and toddler years)! We expect so much from our feet and often give so little, so maybe now is the time to start a ‘love your feet’ regime?

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generously to avoid dry,, cracked heels – the older we get, the more heels tend to dry out, causing cracks and sometimes leading to infections. Why not get some breathable cotton socks, which are not too tight on the ankles, add a good layer of emollient or foot cream and sleep in them. The next morning you’ll have soft, happy feet.

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