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Hello! I hope you've had a great week.
There's nothing better than heading to the local park with your friends and some tasty food for a picnic is there? But there's one downside - picnics can be pretty wasteful with all the plastic forks and disposable barbecues. Scroll down for some tips on how to have a more sustainable get-together.
Plus, getting outside for some exercise is just the tonic in these summer months for not just our physical health, but our mental health too. Discover cycling can reduce stress and boost your wellbeing below. We hope you enjoy reading this week's newsletter - and have a wonderful weekend! |
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8 large British Lion eggs 1 small red onion, finely sliced 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained and rinsed 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced 50g rocket 6 tbsp pesto
1. Place the red onion into a small bowl with the caster sugar, white wine vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside to pickle while you prepare the rest of your salad.
2. Place the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, rocket and pesto into a medium serving bowl and toss to combine.
3. Bring a large pan of water to just below a simmer. Stir the water to create a whirlpool effect. Crack an egg into a small bowl, and as the whirlpool is dying down, carefully drop the egg into the water. Leave to poach for about 3 minutes, until the white has set and the yolk is still runny. Then remove with a slotted spoon.
4. Divide the salad between 4 bowls and scatter over the pickled onions. Top each bowl with two poached eggs. Season and serve immediately.
Credit: British Lion Eggs |
It’s officially Pimms in the park season, but before you head to the supermarket for all the picnic essentials (hello, scotch eggs and creamy hummus), London National City Park Ranger Lauren Cook has some tips on how to enjoy yourself, while being kinder to the planet.
"Save on litter and protect the environment by skipping the plastic utensils. Simply pack some forks, spoons and knives from your own kitchen drawer or you can buy reusable eco-friendly tableware from any local supermarket. Pack food in sealable, reusable containers instead of plastic bags as well as bringing reusable or recyclable dishes in lieu of paper plates and reusable straws instead of plastic drinking straws. Littering is a huge problem each summer and is also detrimental to wildlife."
Click here for more ways to have a responsible picnic. |
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| We’re on a mission to get women walking. |
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Making working out a point in the day that we look forward to, rather than dread, can help us fight fitness fatigue, boost our motivation and even supercharge our confidence.
"Something people often forget about is the importance of inspiring surroundings,” says PT Sarah Davies. “Taking your favourite workout to a scenic location can be a gamechanger. That might mean yoga at the beach, or a run through your local park or woodland. Just make sure it’s somewhere you enjoy being!"
Click here how to make your workout more fun. |
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A candle and a bath is a sure-fire way to boost your mental health, but did you know that cycling can offer the same benefits? Cycling reduces the level of cortisol in your body, which is known as the stress hormone. Getting out of the same old routine is a great way to make you feel relaxed and refreshed. Click here for more ways that getting on two wheels can benefit your mental health. |
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Former track and field athlete and Olympic champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill tells us about walking with her family and stepping out of her comfort zone |
"It is quite difficult for a lot of people to go to the gym and exercise outdoors right now. For the past few months, I’ve actually been doing a lot of my workouts at home and my exercise routine revolves around my kids. I think circuits are fantastic – you don’t need any equipment, and there are so many HIIT sessions you can do.
Try to carve out that time where you can grab a mat and push yourself really hard for an intense amount of time, whether that’s for 20 or 30 minutes, and feel that you’ve worked every muscle in your body, and then rest. The nice thing about home workouts is that you don’t need anything; it’s over in a flash and you can have the distractions of kids around you but still get on with it." Click here for how Jess gets her family out walking. |
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