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Hello! I can't believe July is almost over!
Jetting off to sunnier climes next month? Sometimes, being away from your routine can wreak havoc with your gut health, so we've got expert tips on how to keep your digestive system in harmony while you're away. Plus, if you're in need of a confidence boost, there are some sure-fire ways to nix self-doubt in a flash.
I love the tahini roasted cauliflower recipe we have here for you too - it's light, tasty and perfect for a weekend dinner. |
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1. Preheat your oven to 200˚C/Gas 6. Remove the cauliflower leaves. Keep the leaves, except any very rough looking ones. Chop the cauliflower in half through the stem, then into chunky pieces, using the stalk too. If your cauliflower is very large, keep some for another meal – we used 250g of chopped cauliflower.
2. In a shallow dish, mix the tahini with 1 tbsp of lemon juice and 1 tbsp of oil. Toss in the cauliflower and mix to coat. Pop it all into a roasting tin and season. Set aside. 3. Separate the large cauliflower leaves, the ones with thicker rib stems from the smaller, paler leaves. Thinly slice the larger ones, keep the small ones whole.
4. Thinly slice the onion. Peel and finely chop or grate the garlic. Pop the cauliflower into the oven. Roast it for approx. 20 minutes, tossing halfway. Gently fry the onion in a little oil with sliced cauliflower leaves (not the whole ones) for 8 minutes, stirring now and then.
5. Thinly shred 1 good tbsp of mint leaves. If you like chilli, thinly slice some into rounds. Drain the lentils and rinse in a sieve. Into the onion, stir the garlic and the harissa. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the lentils, bouillon powder, whole cauliflower leaves and 250ml of cold water. Bring the mixture to a low boil and simmer for 5 mins.
6. Chop the halloumi into 2-3 cm chunks. Heat a (dry) frying pan, with no oil in it. When hot, fry the halloumi until nicely coloured. Stir the chopped mint into the lentils and season with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice, all to taste. Serve the lentils topped with halloumi and roasted cauliflower, with some chilli and more freshly shredded mint leaves too, if you like. Credit: Riverford |
If you've been away recently or dreaming of when you can *finally* put that out of office on, you'll know that long-haul flights, less movement and more food is the perfect cocktail for an upset stomach on holiday.
But, there are ways to prioritise your gut health while you're away from home, says registered dietitian, Imogen Wolsey for Symprove: "For the sake of your one-week holiday, just try and eat with your gut in mind, including lots of fruits, vegetables and summer salads. These will provide your gut with heaps of helpful bacteria to keep your microbiome happy."
Click here for ways a walk on holiday can also boost your gut health. |
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You won’t be the first person to dismiss walking as a legitimate form of exercise. In fact, many PTs actually believe that it’s the most underrated workout we can do. Why? Getting your steps up may not seem like it’s having an effect, but walking uphill not only burns calories, it can also increase your stamina and endurance, leading to a healthier body composition overall. Click here for more benefits on uphill walking. |
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Confidence is a gift we wish we were all born with, but unfortunately, we can't just click our fingers and put self-doubt aside. "Once you stop concerning yourself with how other people see you, you’ll find that you obsess over your flaws less," says David Brudö, CEO and co-founder of Remente. Click here for more ways to boost your confidence. |
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The TV presenter and documentary-maker Cherry Healey talks embracing failure and moving her body for fun, not punishment. |
"When I was younger I loved sports. I was in as many teams as I could possibly fit in and I never considered it ‘exercise’. As I got older, sadly it started to become about burning calories and all the joy was lost, but when I turned 30, I realised that I needed to bring back joy into moving and started dance, yoga, and following what my body needed rather than dictating a very strict routine. It’s been a revelation." "I’ve found it hard to accept that failure is an integral part of the process; it’s so much easier not to try than to risk failing. But, as I’ve become older, I’ve realised how important it is to try to embrace – and make peace with – failing. It takes the fear out of trying and often leads towards something wonderful."
Click here to read what Cherry eats to stay happy and healthy. |
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