If Instagram is anything to go by, autumn is well and truly here – colourful leaves, pumpkin spiced everything and cosy knits fill our social media feeds. However shorter days, colder temperatures and a craving for comfort food can have an impact on our health, which is why it’s so important to try and keep […]
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Third Trimester Update: We’re Nearly There!
We’re into the last few weeks before Baby Higgins makes an appearance (whenever he decides that will be between now and 29th July!). I’m almost at 34 weeks and time has been flying by rapidly. I thought I’d take a breather and share a few things about how my third trimester has been so far […]
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Essential Products Throughout Pregnancy
You may have already seen my posts focusing on healthy pregnancy tips and what I’m eating – this time I’m sharing some of my essential products I’ve been loving throughout the first and second trimester – and now into the third (where is the time going??!!). From beauty things to books, maternity clothes to probiotics, […]
Top Tips For Boosting Your Nutrients with Alive!
As you may have seen on the news recently, the Government has changed its advice regarding our fruit and vegetable intake; recommending that we should be eating up to 10 portions rather than just the standard 5-a-day to gain the full nutritional benefits. How many do YOU have a day? In a recent report from […]
Healthy Pregnancy Tips – Part #2
I can’t believe I’ve finally passed the halfway mark through pregnancy, woohoo! I’m still keeping super active and busy while the bump is growing day by day, fuelling my body and making sure I take some time-out. I’m hoping to start feeling some kicks and movement soon too! In fact, we got to meet Baba […]
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Healthy Pregnancy Tips – Part #1
Right now I’m almost 20 weeks pregnant and my gosh, time is flying! Bump is gradually growing (I had to give and buy my first ever pair of maternity jeans from H&M – the comfiest things EVER), but other than that I feel pretty normal: I’ve got enough energy to workout daily, go on 5 […]
Healthy Eating: The Cheaper Way
Something I get asked a lot is about the expense of eating and baking healthily; many assume that it can be quite pricey. But guess what – it doesn’t HAVE to break the bank, there are ways you can keep the costs down while still making and preparing food that’s good for you. In collaboration […]
8 Ways to Use Tahini in Healthy Cooking & Baking
This blog post is dedicated to one of my all-time favourite ingredients, a store cupboard essential: TAHINI. If you have not yet used this thick, nutty paste made from ground sesame seeds, you’re missing out. Many of you may know I’m a nut butter addict – but tahini just has the extra element that works […]
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Being Active Outdoors and Eating Natural – My ‘Magic’ Pairing
Strawberries and cream. British summer weather and brollies. Pimms and lemonade… These are some pairings which just aren’t as good without the other, especially at this time of year. From a health point of view, the coupling of Calcium and Vitamin D is the focus of Alive’s new Calcium Soft Jells, which have been specifically […]
Fitting Exercise Into Your Life + Banana Blueberry Loaf Recipe
You might train every day religiously, or step foot in the gym once a month. Either way, you don’t have to spend hours on the treadmill; being more active on a daily basis can benefit anyone and everyone, really making a difference to your overall health and wellbeing. Working together with global animal and welfare […]
How To Put A Spring Back Into Your Step
After what might seem like a lifetime, winter is over and into a new season we go – hello Spring! Although we can expect to enjoy better weather, lighter mornings and evenings thanks to the clocks going forward, and a general uplifting vibe at this time of year, you may be struggling to shake off […]
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Top Tips For Eating Well On A Budget
Following a tweet from Alive! asking about my tips for eating well on a budget, I tweeted a poll as to what content you guys would like to see more of on my blog. ‘Eating well on a budget’ was one of the options…and guess what, it came out top! When I create recipes I […]
Alive! Top Tips for Boosting Your Immunity
Although Christmas celebrations have been and gone, we’re still experiencing the delights of winter weather and cold temperatures. Although it’s fun to get wrapped up and enjoy time outdoors (when it’s not raining or snowing!), or get cosied up in front of a burning fire, this time of year can play havoc with our immune […]
Top Tips for Eating Well – Fundraise for The Brooke!
You may have over-indulged at Christmas, eating and drinking just that little too much. Now we’re into the month of detoxing, health and fitness regimes and looking ahead to challenges for the year…Which is why signing up for something like a run in aid of a charity is a great chance to kickstart healthy habits. […]
An Interview With The Brains Behind Protein Pow
I’m not going to give much of an intro here, as I’m pretty sure most of you will have heard of the international brand, Protein Pow. I’m absolutely honoured to share with you some insights from the creator herself, Anna, who talks about how Pow first came about, her main influences and where the protein […]