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Hello! Happy New Year!
For many, January means a fresh start, but with the come down from the festivities and return to work, our routines can make us feel pretty drained. To give you an energy boost, scroll down to read some top tips from an expert on how to make the most out of your rest.
Whether you're taking part in Veganuary or simply want to reduce your meat intake this month, we've got a tasty recipe that's perfect for a Friday night in.
Plus, Stacey Solomon has been very open and honest about her iron deficiency in the last few weeks, so we caught up with her to find out how she's managing that below. Happy reading and stay well! |
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Spicy tofu and peanut noodles |
1/2 block firm tofu Two servings of noodles 1/4 aubergine Small of handful broccoli Small handful of sugar-snap peas Sesame seeds 1 tbsp Banhoek Chilli Oil 1 tsp garlic 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce 1/2 tsp white rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter 1 tbsp Banhoek Chilli Oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp white rice vinegar
1. Drain and press your tofu. Cut into small cubes. Add the tofu to a frying pan with a bit of oil so it doesn’t stick. Add the chopped aubergine, broccoli and sugar snap peas to the pan. Cook for around 5 minutes on medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the chilli oil, garlic, Chinese 5 spice, hoisin sauce, white rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup and black pepper. Add the sauce to the tofu and veggies, and stir until everything is combined. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
3. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, set aside. In another small bowl, combine the peanut butter, chilli oil, soy sauce and white rice vinegar. Stir until it forms a smooth sauce and add a little bit of water (around 2 tsp) to help it become smoother.
4. Drain the noodles and pour the sauce on top. Mix until well combined. Serve the noodles in a bowl and add the cooked tofu and veggies on top. Sprinkle some sesame seeds for garnish and enjoy.
Recipe: Banhoek Chilli Oil |
Energy-Boosting Tips to Put a Pep in Your Step |
W ith Christmas over and our body clocks all out of whack, January can leave us feeling sluggish and unmotivated. It's completely normal to lack energy during the winter months, however this lack of energy often leads us to refuse social plans and lose motivation for our jobs.
Boosting your energy during the colder, darker months is so important in helping us stay motivated, proactive and positive. Here Martin Seeley, Sleep Expert and CEO of MattressNextDay shares his energy boosting tips that could help you this January.
"Sunlight has a wonderful effect on our mood and has been scientifically proven to help boost our energy levels and improve our overall mood. During winter, there are less hours of sunlight during the day, and so it's super important to get outside as much as you can to get some of that all important vitamin D. During the week, most people work indoors and so getting outside during daylight hours can be difficult. A good way around this is to move your furniture in your home closer to any natural light. This could be your desk, bed, sofa or any piece of furniture you use often. Just having your desk placed in an area that gets natural light should help you to feel motivated and improve your mood."
Click here for more ways to boost your energy this month. |
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Walk to Wellbeing Podcast |
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The Walk to Wellbeing podcast, in partnership with Skechers, is back for a third season! This season, we get to stroll alongside more celebrity guests as they go on one of their favourite walks. This week, broadcaster, presenter and queen of the jungle Georgia Toffolo talks overcoming imposter syndrome and learning to be consistent. |
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| After much needed time to relax with family and friends over Christmas, getting back into your routine in the new year can be quite the challenge, specifically when it comes to working out.
However, it doesn’t need to be so difficult – experts at Fitness Volt have highlighted five tips to ease yourself back into a workout routine after the festivities.
Fitness lovers aren’t necessarily all gym-goers. In fact, there are plenty of ways to workout which don't involve the gym – and this is key for making it an enjoyable part of your routine again. If you’re a nature enthusiast and wish to do more cardio exercises, go for a run – or even a walk – at your local beach, local park, or even around your neighbourhood.
Click here for more ways to ease back into exercise. |
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Sandwich ingredients thoughtlessly left out on the worktop, forgotten family birthdays, the last few scraps of toilet roll clung desperately to the cardboard tube – all problems that may arise without the work you do to keep family life ticking away smoothly, right? Does it ever feel exhausting to have to mention these problems to your partner? Do you often suppress frustrations as you silently pack away the ham and cheese in the fridge, for fear of ‘nagging’? Click here to find out how to take the pressure off. |
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This National Iron Deficiency Day, we hear from Stacey Solomon on taking control of her health after being diagnosed with low iron |
If you have been suffering with fatigue, feeling run-down and generally under the weather, then, like mother-of-four and Loose Woman star Stacey Solomon discovered, your iron levels may be the culprit.
Stacey, like so many other women, was quietly battling symptoms of iron deficiency without knowing what it was, and, even after being diagnosed, struggled to find the support she needed.
"I found that when it comes to women’s health you get this one flat baseline and they say to you, ‘oh well, you’re only a little bit under, you’ll be fine,’ and I’ll be like, ‘but I feel like I’m dying!’ Stacey says.
"When you’re telling someone how your body’s feeling and they are not responding because they’re just looking at this one level baseline, it can be really frustrating,” she adds.
Click here for the supplement she takes to manage her iron levels. |
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