I wonder how many of you are trying Veganuary this year, or even Dry January? I’ve seen a bit on social media about how this January we should all just give ourselves a break, cut the super intense workouts, crazy restrictive diets and just love ourselves and nurture our bodies after the year we’ve had, and I have to say I agree!

What can we do to avoid the inevitable food coma whilst still enjoying ourselves? Because let’s face it, if you can’t let loose a bit over Christmas then when can you?

 Today, I want to give you some simple swaps to reduce your sugar intake, but it’s important to remember that even natural sugars are incredibly sweet and despite also having really beneficial levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals they still have the same overall effect on our blood sugar levels.
 

Here we are in Lockdown 2.0. I have to admit I used the first lockdown as an excuse to comfort eat and I’m determined not to let that happen again! So I’m taking advantage of the slower pace and restricted social life to focus on positive action.

With Halloween fast approaching it seemed the perfect opportunity to talk about a subject that’s very close to my heart: Home cooking. One of the most fundamental tenets of living a healthy lifestyle in this day and age is cooking your meals from scratch - it’s nearly impossible to go wrong when you know exactly what’s in your food.

There are three main reasons why eating seasonally is beneficial: it’s better for you, it’s cheaper, and it’s better for the environment. Let’s discuss!

ntroducing Cru8’s latest innovation, their Keto Vegan Bagel. This is the answer to everyone’s low carb dreams. This bagel weighs in at just 3.5g of carbs per bagel versus 45g for a regular grain-based one! Made with organic ground almonds, psyllium, golden flax seed, coconut flour, and olive oil, Cru8’s Keto bagel is low carb and low sugar - perfect for a low carb or Keto lifestyle. 

in this blog post today I wanted to explain why that is, what inflammation is and how Cru8 can help.

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I founded Cru8 because I had seen first-hand the transformational power of eating a predominantly raw, low-sugar, low-carb diet. Since the beginning of my health journey I’ve recovered from a pre-diabetic condition, released 20lbs of excess weight, and recovered from depression - it’s no wonder I founded Cru8, I couldn't wait to share what I’d learned about the benefits of truly healthy eating.

I know exactly what it’s like: you start the day with the strong mental resolve “not to snack,” and then 3pm rolls around and you’ve had a stressful day, skipped lunch because there just wasn’t time and it’s oh so easy to make rash food choices that you know don’t work best for your body, or make you feel as healthy as you could be. In these circumstances what do we most likely reach for? Carbs and sugar!

The mind isn’t technically a muscle, far from it, but it’s a useful way to conceptualise it in order to start thinking along the lines of creating positive change on a cellular level. In this post we’re going to discuss how we can rewire our mind for happiness, and by extension, find positivity, calm, focus and attention - and it all begins with neuroplasticity.

You know when you say a word over and over so many times it loses its meaning accidentally?

‘Mindful’ has got to be one of those words. In the grand context of the wellness industry (‘wellness’ is undoubtedly also one of those words), the term mindful has been used to describe everything from exercise to meditation to self-care, and everything in between.

As the lockdown guidelines begin to ease here in England, our propensity to whip out the BBQ is on the rise. In fact, it’s actually National BBQ Week so what better time to explore some healthier options for our favourite weekend pastime.

Calling a sugar addiction a “sweet tooth” is an issue. When we familiarise, make a diminutive of, or give something a pet name, it has the instant effect of making whatever we’re talking about less threatening, cuter, and ultimately, more acceptable. 

Working at home rather than in your usual environment can make you feel less productive very quickly. It’s all too tempting to pop a wash on or bake a cake when usually during the hours of 9-5 you’d be somewhere where chores and kitchen experiments would have to wait. So we thought we’d put a post together on top tips for cultivating that focus during isolation...
 

It’s strange writing about Earth day at a time like this, when the whole world is gripped by fear, uncertainty and grief. Yet, surely one of the most positive things to come out of this worldwide pandemic is the beneficial impact that it’s having on our planet, its ecosystems, flora and fauna. Of course, any celebration of the positive climate change that’s already come into effect due to the covid-19 outbreak must be caveated, with the very real, very sad fact that as our natural world flourishes, man does not.

This palate pleasing recipe is chock-full of veggies to make your heart and health sing! It’s satisfying, fresh and filling, perfect to serve at a dinner party, or to keep to yourself. It’s high in fibre, full of vitamin C and contains numerous immune-boosting nutrients as well as bone-building manganese and vitamin K.
 

A smooth, creamy and gut health promoting soup, this cauliflower and cashew based recipe is also keto friendly. High in protein and fibre and low in carbs, this recipe provides optimal gut health through aiding digestion and supporting the elimination of toxins from the body. It also provides vitamin C, manganese and vitamin E which are potent antioxidants helping to keep our immune systems in tact.