I’ve swapped the plans for Day Three and Day Four around because I’m waiting in for a parcel. True to form, the blasted thing hasn’t been delivered and I’m still waiting for the van. Meanwhile, I’m going to have seven portions of fruit or veg today.

Five portions of fruit/veg is what the average person needs for their health basics. I’m going to go a bit further and have seven, simple as that. The trick is to have plenty of variety in there. If you’re unsure about what counts as one of your five a day then this NHS food guide is nice and simple and sensible.

It’s easy once you get started. Here’s my menu: Read the rest of this entry »

Day One of Healthy Week was a bit of a treat. The plan was to have a relaxing day: not lazing around but making time to actively relax. Most of us have busy lives and it’s easy to mistake crashing out in front of the telly for relaxation.

The best ways to truly relax tend to be free, but it is also nice to have a bit of pampering. Read the rest of this entry »