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How much sugar? Kids are clueless about food, says research

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Children underestimate how much sugar is in their food and drinks by HALF. A behavioural experiment revealed kids have no idea just how much sugar they’re having, significantly underestimating how many sugar cubes are in their food. Youngsters were asked how much of the sweetener was in a bowl of instant porridge, a peanut butter […]

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How to make the best flippin’ pancakes

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It’s Pancake Day tomorrow and so we’re lifting the lid on the nation’s favourite ways with the savoury snack. The perfect pancake is a mere 3.93 millimetres thick, 16.07 centimetres in diameter and has lemon juice on the top, according to Brits. In the true spirit of emptying your cupboards before Lent on Shrove Tuesday, […]

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The most common misconceptions about vegans

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The most common myths about vegans have been revealed – including beliefs that they’re constantly tired, spend hours planning meals and lack a sense of humour. A study of 2,000 adults found a quarter are under the false impression a vegan diet results in ‘food boredom’. Other common misconceptions include the idea that vegans don’t […]

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5 Out-of-the-box self-care ideas

The new year can be a tough time for any woman. Talk about pressure! We are bombarded with weight-loss ads, everyone is screaming “new year, new you”, and you are expected to have some massive transformation happen. Sometimes, it’s just another day and you’ve got nothing profound to say. That is where I found myself […]

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