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Why are food additives getting banned? (Part 1)

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Food additives improve food shelf life and appearance, increase food safety and in some instances also enhance the taste of food. Currently, there are several thousand food additives that are in use and over the last few decades, and quite recently as well, certain food additives have been banned due to concerns of adverse effects on human health.

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Recipe: Rocket and broccoli pasta

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If you're looking to keep it simple for today's lunch, we suggest trying this recipe – vegetables, pasta and olive oil. Also, with spring around the corner, try adding some wonderful fresh asparagus.

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Our Mind-Body Connection and Neuro-Linguistic Prog...

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The mind and body are connected, and our emotions, thoughts and memories stimulate chemical responses. While a happy memory creates a pleasant feeling, so can an unpleasant experience cause our body to replace chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine and endorphins with adrenal and cortisol hormones. By understanding how we respond unconsciously to such triggers, we can change our response for better outcomes.

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Recipe: The Real Hot Chocolate

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No powders, no extra sugar, just pure chocolate melted in hot milk. This is the real deal Hot Chocolate.

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St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)

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St John’s wort is a common weed found in grasslands, roadsides, and pastures, recognised by bright yellow flowers. However, St John’s wort is also a remedy suitable for all ages and a well-known herb used for reduction and management of depression and anxiety.

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Types of therapy: which one is right for you? (Par...

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This is the first in the series of three articles, where we discuss different types of approaches that psychologists and hypnotherapists may use to help their clients in achieving their goals, and assisting them in their journey to health.

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Recipe: Blistered Shishito Peppers

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Blistered shishito peppers are incredibly easy to prepare and only take 10 minutes to make. They are a perfect little pre-dinner nibble.

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Exercise Guide to: Glorious Glutes

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The glutes have an important role in our movement and posture, and when they're strong, they can prevent pain and injuries. Also, having defined glutes is quite aesthetically appealing, both in men and women. With a proper exercise guide and some dedication, you too can develop glorious glutes.

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Roasted vegetables and veggie stock base

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Roasted vegetables and veggie stock base is a delicious and healthy meal in itself, and when planned it can also be a part of a meal prep. This means that from this one base recipe we can create several delicious dishes.

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Understanding Stress: The Silent Killer

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Stress and different stressors, positive or negative ones, permeate nearly every moment of our lives. Certain levels of mental or physical stress create resilience, growth and development. Does this mean that stress is good? Yes, but there is a limit and that limit depends on an individual. Having too much stress and for long periods of time is what should be avoided, and this is what many of us are not able to always control successfully.

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