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How Much Water Do You Really Need To Drink?

 

thirsty-man-937395_1280The ‘drink more water’ message has been drilled into most of us since we were kids, and it’s a widely held belief that you need to drink 2 litres/8 glasses of water per day to prevent you from becoming dehydrated. But is this actually the case?

Actually no, not exactly. Yes, humans need water (it’s essential for basically all of the things our body does including digestion, absorption of nutrients and even keeping us at the right temperature), and it’s true that we need roughly about 2-2.5 litres per day, but there’s a bit more to it than that. [Read more…]

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The Perfect Breakfast: Homemade Toasted Muesli

muesliMuesli is one of the best breakfasts going around. Its got plenty of low GI carbohydrates and fibre thanks to the oats and dried fruit, plus protein and healthy fats from the nuts and seeds – everything you want in a super healthy breakfast.

But while muesli tastes great, there’s something about the crunchiness of toasted muesli which is even better. Unfortunately, commercially made toasted muesli is usually full of added sugar, fat and salt – not exactly the basis of a healthy breakfast. But this doesn’t mean you have to go back to the raw stuff.

Making your own toasted muesli is not only amazingly satisfying, it also means you can add in all your favourite ingredients and you know exactly what’s in it. Plus, you can make up a big batch to last you a few weeks – an activity guaranteed to leave you feeling virtuous on a Sunday afternoon. [Read More…]

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