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Best foods for acne

Acne isn’t just a nuisance that makes a brief appearance in your teenage years and then goes away. For many people, acne sticks around for much longer than we’d like, and can lead to confidence and self-esteem problems. In this article, we look at the how your diet can help, and suggest a few of the best foods for acne.

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What are the nutrients in prunes?

Prunes have the reputation of being very good for us, especially when it comes to our digestion. But there’s more to these wrinkly little gems than meets the eye. Let’s take a look at the nutrients in prunes, the role each plays in the body, and why prunes are so good for our health.

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What’s the best way to take turmeric: tea, powder or capsules?

Gloriously golden, aromatic and sensual, turmeric is is famed over the world for its incredible health properties. So, if you’ve decided to add this fabulous spice into your regular health routine, what’s the best way to take turmeric? We look at the options available and weigh up the pros and cons.

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Benefits of a mediterranean diet

Warm air, golden sunshine and the sparkle of light on an azure blue sea: there’s plenty to love about the Mediterranean. For many years, scientists have also been extolling the virtues of the diet which its inhabitants follow. But what are the scientifically-proven benefits of a Mediterranean diet, and should you be following it?

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Sea buckthorn recipes

Sea buckthorn has long been one of our favourite ingredients. Sharp, semi-sweet and with hints of tropical fruits, it has a unique and versatile flavour which lends itself really well to both sweet and savoury dishes. Here is our collection of our very favourite sea buckthorn recipes.

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Aloe vera recipes

Whether you love its light, bitter taste or are keen to try it for its nurturing properties, aloe vera is the ingredient taking the health world by storm. Here are our very favourite aloe vera recipes, all made with healthy plant-based ingredients.

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Sea buckthorn skin benefits

The desire for clear, glowing skin is universal to all of us. After all, who doesn’t want to look healthy and well-rested with minimal effort? Well, one little berry may just be able to help nourish your skin from the inside and work as a topical treatment. Let’s dive into sea buckthorn oil's skin benefits, as well as other ways you can enjoy this tangy berry and its effects on your skin.

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Best foods for mental health

If you’re experiencing issues such as low mood or anxiety, you’re probably curious about what changes you can make in your day-to-day life to help. Could diet be one of them? In this article, we go through some of the latest scientific research into the link between diet and mental wellbeing, and discover the best foods for mental health.

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Walnut oil for hypothyroidism

The use of walnut oil for hypothyroidism is something we’re seeing discussed more amongst people who are keen to promote overall health and wellbeing through nourishment of their body.

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Is olive oil good for your skin?

One of our favourite ways to pamper ourselves is to give our skin some love. It deserves it, after all. It fights around the clock to protect us from external dangers. Think UV radiation, air pollution, tobacco, bacterial infections, and allergens (just to name a few). That said, you don’t need a spa treatment to nourish your skin. All you need is a balanced diet with the right nutrients, which is why olive oil is an excellent option. So is olive oil good for your skin? The short answer is, yes!

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