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Our purpose is to help members (and our community) live healthier lives - by staying physically active, eating healthy and having a deeper knowledge of their physical wellness through every stage of life. Our healthy lifestyle experts provide exercise tips, recipe inspiration ideas and wellbeing advice to help you move, eat, and feel better.

How to Integrate Meditation into Everyday Life for Enhanced Wellbeing

How to Integrate Meditation into Everyday Life for Enhanced Wellbeing

Tammy George
ByTammy George
26 September 2023
Starting a mindfulness journey is often one of those things left at the bottom of the list because "there’s no time" or "it's not for me". Could that be you?
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The Power of Positive Thinking - Cultivating Optimism for Better Health

The Power of Positive Thinking - Cultivating Optimism for Better Health

Tammy George
ByTammy George
26 September 2023

The power of the mind isn’t just a popular saying. Our minds are powerful and can influence many facets of our lives positively and negatively.

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5 Symptoms No Women Should Ignore

5 Symptoms No Women Should Ignore

Dr. Michela Sorensen
ByDr. Michela Sorensen
02 September 2023
While we are making inroads when it comes to talking about women’s health issues, there are still a lot of very common issues we don’t talk about. Whether it be fear or embarrassment, women still face barriers when it comes to accessing healthcare. So, this Women’s Health Week, lets look at 5 very common, but lesser talked about, symptoms that no women should ignore.  
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Is Plant-Based Protein a Healthy Alternative? - What the Research Says

Is Plant-Based Protein a Healthy Alternative? - What the Research Says

Tammy George
ByTammy George
05 March 2021
Plant-based diets come with plenty of health benefits but there are some down-sides to cutting out meat completely. See what researchers are telling us.
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Eat Seasonally - Healthier Apple and Raspberry Crumble

Eat Seasonally - Healthier Apple and Raspberry Crumble

Reece Carter
ByReece Carter
02 March 2021
With autumn on it's way, it is the perfect time to make a delicious recipe like this mouth-watering apple and raspberry crumble. 
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Veganuary

Veganuary

Rosie Mansfield
ByRosie Mansfield
27 February 2021

VEGANUARY: Let me assure you Veganism is going nowhere and it’s that time of year where we use the new year motivation to trial something new for a month or two.

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Upgrade Your Barbecue Game - Peri-Peri Chicken Burgers

Upgrade Your Barbecue Game - Peri-Peri Chicken Burgers

Reece Carter
ByReece Carter
01 February 2021
Summer is barbecue season, and this healthy recipe might just be the perfect alternative to the usual sausages and steaks, for when you want something that’s big on flavour but lower in fat — especially saturated fat.
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The Importance Of A Good Nights Sleep

The Importance Of A Good Nights Sleep

Em Batger
ByEm Batger
07 January 2021

Sleep is a factor that can truly impact on many aspects of a persons wellbeing. It is equally, if not more important, than exercise and a balanced diet. Not convinced? Have a read of why our HIF Lifestyle expert Em Batger believes that sleep is an essential element of overall health and mental wellbeing.

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Eat Locally With Our Spicy Fish Tacos

Eat Locally With Our Spicy Fish Tacos

Reece Carter
ByReece Carter
04 January 2021
This summer-ready Spicy Fish Taco recipe is the perfect healthy option to feed the family or to showoff your cooking skills when friends come around. 
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10 No-Equipment Full Body Workouts You Can Do Anywhere

10 No-Equipment Full Body Workouts You Can Do Anywhere

Tammy George
ByTammy George
23 December 2020
You don’t need a gym, fitness class or home equipment to get a great workout. Try these moves at home and enjoy the fitness benefits.
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Tips and Tools to Make Your Fresh Produce Last Longer

Tips and Tools to Make Your Fresh Produce Last Longer

Rosie Mansfield
ByRosie Mansfield
05 October 2020
Here are some simple hacks to make sure your food stays as fresh as possible and some storage myths busted once and for all. 
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Getting Back into Shape after an Injury - Here’s What to Expect!

Getting Back into Shape after an Injury - Here’s What to Expect!

Tammy George
ByTammy George
31 August 2020
Regaining your fitness level and shape can be surprisingly difficult after an injury. Making a plan can help overcome the obstacles. Read more here!
Category:Fitness, Injury and Rehabilitation
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Stress Eating - Why It Happens and How to Stop It

Stress Eating - Why It Happens and How to Stop It

Tammy George
ByTammy George
25 August 2020
Stress eating can occur without us even realising we’re doing it and can be a difficult habit to break. Read how you can combat it today.
Category:Nutrition, Stress and Anxiety
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Healthy Holiday Habits

Healthy Holiday Habits

Em Batger
ByEm Batger
15 July 2020
It’s been somewhat of a strange year so far with the majority of us barely managing to leave our own postcode thanks to widespread lockdowns, let alone going on an actual holiday.
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The Benefits of Saffron

The Benefits of Saffron

Rosie Mansfield
ByRosie Mansfield
09 July 2020
We may not have all has the pleasure of tasting saffron, but most of us have heard about this premium sunshine spice.
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