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caffeine – what’s going on in that cup of coffee?

Ask people their thoughts on coffee and you’ll get mixed reactions. Ask one person, and they might think it’s great. The next person might claim it’ll kill you. Myself? I am a self-proclaimed coffee aficionado. As are my nearest and dearest. My mum, for example, goes beyond the realm of aficionado, and both encompasses and… Continue reading caffeine – what’s going on in that cup of coffee?

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coconut oil – 4 reasons why I think it’s so great

Coconut oil is everywhere nowadays, and people have been shouting about the benefits for ages. But where are these claims coming from? Is there any basis to them? Well, as an avid coconut oil user, I wanted to delve a bit further into it and see what I could see see see. So, if you’re… Continue reading coconut oil – 4 reasons why I think it’s so great

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my top 10 energy-boosting foods

I’ve been on a bit of an energy low for the past few days, so I thought it only fitting to make a quick post on my top energy-boosting foods! So, in no particular order, here are my tips for those days when you’re just feeling a little sluggish. 1- Quinoa The superfood of the… Continue reading my top 10 energy-boosting foods

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i made little balls of happiness this weekend.

Anyone who knows me knows that I love sushi. I’ve made homemade sushi a couple of times with friends, but I never seem to get round to making it on my own – can’t afford the kit, can’t find anywhere that sells one, seems like too much effort… There’s always something. So the other day… Continue reading i made little balls of happiness this weekend.

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synergy – good, great, greater

Balance, that’s the secret. Moderate extremism. The best of both worlds. — Edward Abbey Balance. It’s a word that’s thrown around by every man and his dog nowadays, and something everyone seems to be striving for. A well-balanced diet. A good work-life balance. The balance between food and exercise. But have you ever stopped to… Continue reading synergy – good, great, greater