With the festive period almost upon us, temperatures will plummet as cosy nights in with a DVD begin to take over, with comfort overruling creativity.
The thought of stepping outside for the evening may be less appealing than a night cuddled up on the sofa, but I can assure you she won't be...
Being female in the UK is much better than being female in several other parts of the world. We are able to drive cars and receive an education just as good as any mans, and we are encouraged to pursue a career, if we so choose to do so....
This week it was announced by the World Health Organisation that red meat is just as bad for you as cigarettes, alcohol, asbestos and arsenic. That’s quite a shopping list. Sausages, mince, bacon and processed meats such as salami and pastrami are all now considered extremely carcinogenic and it...
Mindfulness is a word that keeps cropping up at the moment, and mindfulness courses are becoming increasingly common. But, what is it?
Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist practice and it is a simple concept that means we pay attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment and...
When it comes to powerlifting we picture Hulk-like men with muscles like a mountain range, almost walking with their knees bent because their thighs are so thick they can hardly stand up straight. Well guess what? Apparently powerlifting - however unfeminine it may seem - is one of the...
Coconuts make you think of the beach, Pina Coladas and cartoons where the coconut falls on the characters head. But it turns out that the oil from the coconuts are actually very beneficial. Only recently has coconut oil made its way onto the health scene after it was finally proven it was...
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The humble beetroot. Famous for its vibrant colour, yet a very much under-used vegetable. It has so many fantastic health benefits, we really should use it more in our cooking. It’s widely known as an addition to salads, often being sold in pickled form in supermarkets. Now, as tasty...
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness month and bjournal think it’s a very important month to cover on our website. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK and can affect both men and women. The most important thing about catching breast cancer in its...
Spiralizers, devices for creating vegetable-based pasta alternatives, were massive last year.  Health food gurus such as Hemsley & Hemsley, Honestly Healthy and Deliciously Ella recommended them as great  alternatives to traditional pasta dishes. Finally it is possible to enjoy hearty sauces which match perfectly with pasta, but accompanying vegetables rather than...
