Yes, you can eat cake! This one is made with a whisked sponge, which means it doesn’t have any fat added to the cake mixture SmartPoints values Per serve: 5 Per recipe: 41 25 minutes preparation 15 minutes cooking Serves 8 Ingredients: 5 sprays calorie controlled cooking spray 1 teaspoon ground coffee…
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This spicy tomato soup recipe by Michael Caines is served with a vibrant basil oil for a delightfully aromatic finish. The soup is made from dehydrated tomatoes for a super-intense result, finished with a fresh tomato concasse and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Ingredients: For the basil oil 30g basil leaves 250ml extra virgin olive…
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parkrun turns 13 years old this month! To celebrate #parkrun13, we’ve got 13 reasons why you should join your local parkrun 1. It can make you happier Physical exercise releases lots of lovely endorphins to help boost your mood and protect your brain from stress-induced depression, say researchers at Sweden’s Karolinksa Institute. 2. It’s on…
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Personal trainer Emily Cole shares 10 ways to boost your confidence and own your workout at the gym There’s no denying that the gym can be a daunting place sometimes, with 80% of us dropping out within the first eight weeks of signing up due to feeling uncomfortable or suffering from ‘gymtimidation’. Sport England’s recent…
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Whether you cycle, walk, catch a train or drive, these genius habits will make your commute less dull and more productive Returning to your daily commute after your summer holiday can feel stressful. According to the Harvard Business Review, the average round trip of commuters in the UK is 54 minutes. And when Ford surveyed…
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With one in five of us suffering from IBS, we tackle the taboo subject by asking dietician Jo Travers for her advice on the symptoms and treatments A massive 20% of us will experience IBS in our lives, with some studies finding that women are twice as likely to suffer as men. And yet it’s a…
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Whether you cycle, walk, catch a train or drive, these genius habits will make your commute less dull and more productive Returning to your daily commute after your summer holiday can feel stressful. According to the Harvard Business Review, the average round trip of commuters in the UK is 54 minutes. And when Ford surveyed…
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Want to become a stronger leader or better at handling difficult situations? Author and happiness researcher Andy Cope has the answer It turns out that ‘emotional intelligence’ is the key to better relationships and happiness. After 12 years of research into positive psychology, Andy Cope, co-author of The Little Book Of Emotional Intelligence: How To Flourish…
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HAS YOUR LIFE INSURER CHANGED YOUR LIFE? From an early age I had symptoms such as blurred vision, pins and needles and tremors in my hands. And when I visited the doctor and consultants, they put it down to being from not drinking enough water, the tremors just being benign, and they weren’t able to…
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Avid parkrunner Scott Reynolds shares his incredible story of how running and setting himself goals has transformed his life My transformation story In 2013 I needed to make a change. I was 107 kilograms and couldn’t run to the end of my street without being out of breath. I needed a healthy hobby and decided to…
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EXPERIENCE UNFORGETTABLE SPORTING MOMENTS WITH VITALITY VIP Vitality members have the chance to win tickets to see our partners in action. Vitality is the Official Wellness Partner of Arsenal FC, AFC Bournemouth, Liverpool FC, Liverpool Ladies FC, Manchester City FC, Manchester City Women, England Rugby, Scottish Rugby, the Welsh Rugby Union and the UK’s Cricket…
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