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Ever wondered why you get hungry at odd times – like after you dinner or in the middle of the day?

Here are four reasons why you get hunger pangs:

You ate your food too quickly
Feeling hungry even though you just ate five minutes ago? You probably ate too fast so allow your food to settle for about 20 minutes before assessing if you are actually still hungry.

Lack of sleep
A lack of sleep triggers your appetite. So when you feel you are hungry at odd times it could be due to feeling tired.

After a workout
Not surprisingly, after a workout you will feel hungry. Make sure you have some kind of recovery snack after exercising like a boiled egg or a piece of chicken

You are thirsty
Dehydration can cause you to feel like you need to eat something. When you feel hungry when you don’t think you should be have a glass of water and see if that helps.

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We all know that drinks such as red wine, tea and coffee can lead to stained and yellowed teeth.

Well, did you know that these foods can not only help to whiten your teeth but also neutralise bad breath and keep gums healthy?

1. Strawberries
Everyone’s favourite fruit contains malic acid which acts as an astringent to remove pesky stains from your teeth.

2. Milk and yoghurt
These dairy goods are light in colour and contain high levels of calcium which will keep your teeth strong.

3. Pears
Neutralise bad breath with a pear!

4. Apples
These fruits have a high water content which promotes saliva leading to whiter teeth. Apples also strengthen gums.

5. Broccoli
Have some raw broccoli with your lunch and it will clean the surface of your teeth, keeping your pearly whites clean.

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They say that our diet is reflected in our skin and it’s no lie.

If you go on a junk food binge the chances are you will soon see the effects on your face.

If your skin is dull, dry or spotty, try eating more of these foods to clear it up in no time.

1. Water

2. Oily fish

3. Brown rice

4. Kale

5. Avocado

6. Dark berries

7. Green tea

8. Peppermint

9. Garlic

10. Nuts

OK, we know that water and green tea technically are not food but their impact on clearing up skin cannot be underestimated.

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This frozen yoghurt makes the perfect weekend treat -it’s sweet, light and healthy too.

It’s really easy to make too, only four ingredients!

What you’ll need:

  • 120g of strawberries
  • Tub of greek yoghurt
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp lemon juice

What you’ll need to do:

  1. Using a hand blender of food processor, pulse the strawberries with the honey until they are broken up. A few big pieces is always nice too!
  2. Combine the yoghurt with the strawberry mixture and stir in lemon juice.
  3. Place the mixture in a freezer safe container and leave in the freezer overnight. Remove it after about 2 hours and mix it around to avoid it getting icy on top.
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These foods have powerful antioxidant properties and can help prevent diseases such as cancer and heart disease.

1. Berries
Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries are rich in antioxidants and can help prevent cancer and heart disease.

2. Green tea
As well as promoting weight-loss, green tea can also prevent high cholesterol.

3. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are known to be a powerful antioxidant food.

4. Cranberries
We all know the benefits of cranberries in clearing out our kidneys and keeping them healthy.

5. Garlic
Garlic has so many health properties it is a super food. It can reduce high blood pressure and has strong anti-inflammatory properties. It is also anti-fungal.

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We all know the amazing benefits of fruit and vegetable in our diet and we strive to eat our recommended daily dose of five a day – but it isn’t enough, it would seem.

A new study has revealed that the recommended five portions of fruit and veg a day may not be enough – and that we actually need seven or more.

The study which was carried out by the University College London found that people who ate seven or more portions of fruit and veg per day had a 33% reduced risk of dying than those who didn’t.

It was found that people who ate seven or more helpings per day had a reduced risk of dying from cancer by up to 25% and from heart disease by up to 31%.

Dr. Oyinlola Oyebode, the study’s lead author made the message of the research clear: “The clear message here is that the more fruit and vegetables you eat, the less likely you are to die at any age.”

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Every cook needs these tools in her kitchen!

1. Blender
For those green smoothies, soups and tasty sauces, a blender will make your life so much easier!

2. Non-Stick pan
The more non-stick your pan, the less oil you need to use, the healthier you dish.

3. Julienne peeler
You can use a julienne peeler to create “pasta” from courgettes and other veg. Magic!

4. Food processor
These can be used for next to anything; breadcrumbs, nuts, fruits etc.

5. Steamer
Use a steamer to cook veg with all of the nutrients and vitamins intact.

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These muffins are decadently healthy and perfect for breakfast on the go.

The secret ingredient to these gently spiced muffins is sweet potato which makes them moist and fluffy.

What you’ll need: 

  • 1/2 large sweet potato
  • 100g almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 120ml almond milk
  • 2 handfuls of blueberries
  • Handful of chopped walnuts
  • Zest and juice of one orange
  • 60ml honey
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

What you’ll need to do: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. Cook the sweet potato and mash, allow to cool.
  3. In a large bowl mix all of the dry ingredients together.
  4. In a separate bowl beat the eggs, honey, orange and almond milk together.
  5. Add the blueberries and walnuts to the dry ingredients.
  6. Mix the wet ingredients and dry ingredients together to create a batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the muffin cases and bake until a skewer comes out clean, about 25-30 mins.
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These all sound so, so wrong…but could they be right?

We’re scared to even contemplate some of them, olives and white chocolate? Eww…

1. Parmesan and dark chocolate

2. Maple syrup and bacon

3. Jalapeños and strawberries

4. Olives and white chocolate

5. Scallops and vanilla

6. Basil and cloves

7. Avocado and coffee

8. Chips and milkshake

9. Salmon and liquorice

10. Chocolate and onion

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Organic food has been famed for a long time as being better for our health.

However, a recent study shows that eating organic food does’t reduce a cancer risk in women.

Cancer Research UK scientist at Oxford University, Professor Tim Key said about the study: “In this large study of middle-aged women in the UK we found no evidence that a woman’s overall cancer risk was decreased if she generally ate organic food.”

The study was conducted with 600,000 women in the UK over 50 years old who were asked if they ate organically.

Their health was then monitored by researchers for nine years.

The results showed that 16 of the most common cancers were present in 50,000 of the women during the nine year study.

Researchers then compared 180 women who never ate organically with 45,00 who “usually” or “always” ate organically found no significant difference in the risk of cancer.

Scientists have linked the risk of cancer with people’s eating habits however, as Dr Claire Knight says: “Scientists have estimated that over 9% of cancer cases in the UK may be linked to dietary factors, of which 5% are linked to not eating enough fruit and vegetables.”

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It has been said that the secret to losing weight is in cleaning up or diet, no matter how long we pound that treadmill for!

Sometimes it can be hard to give up our favourite vices like sweets or buttery toast.

How about, instead of completely giving them up, you can find alternatives that won’t ruin your healthy eating regime.

Sounds good to us!

So why not swap…

1. A latte for an americano
You will save lots of calories by choosing an americano, as well as hidden sugars that are found in those flavoured syrups we all love.

2. Salt for spices and fresh herbs
Flavouring your food naturally will not only taste better but you will beat the bloat by cutting down on your salt intake.

3. Sugar for maple or agave syrup
Sugar is renowned for it’s bad and addictive effects on the body so why not try and sweeten your dishes with alternatives such as maple or agave syrup?

4. Butter for nut butter or avocado
Nut butter is a fantastic alternative to butter. Mash some avocado on your toast, sprinkle with some pepper and you’ll never need butter again.

5. Crisps for popcorn
Popcorn is a great alternative to crisps. However, we’re not talking about the cinema kind here so why not try pop your own?

6. Sweets and jellies for fruit
We know this sounds unlikely. However, if you chop up a bowl of raspberries, mango and strawberries, we doubt you’ll miss those sweets much!

7. Potato for sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are a much more beneficial alternative to regular potato. Try mashing them or making wedges.

8. Mayo for greek yoghurt
Yoghurt is a much lighter alternative to mayo and works perfectly well as an alternative.

9. White or milk chocolate for dark chocolate
Dark chocolate has much more antioxidants than white or milk chocolate.

10. Cream-based sauces for tomato-based sauces
Sauces with a tomato base will have a lower fat content than creamy sauces.

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You might love dipping your Oreos into a cold glass of milk but once you make these we think they will be your new favourite way of eating Oreos!

This recipe is so, so easy and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients.

They would make a fantastic and impressive party centrepiece.

What you’ll need:

  • 19 Oreo biscuits
  • 500g soft cream cheese
  • 90g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 2 eggs

What you’ll need to do:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. Place 1 Oreo biscuit flat at the bottom of each liner, 12 Oreos in total.
  3. Crush the remaining Oreos and set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla essence.
  5. Beat in the eggs one by one, combining well. Stir in the crushed Oreos.
  6. Divide the mixture between the cupcake liners evenly.
  7. Bake in the oven for about 20-25 mins until the middle is set and slightly firm to the touch.
  8. Put in the fridge when cooled and chill for about an hour or so.
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