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1. Get more greens! Green vegetables are the powerhouses of the food world, packed with vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll (that’s the green bit), most of which are destroyed during cooking. The solution? Go raw. Better yet, juice or smoothie your greens to get the most into you and out of your veggies. Chlorophyll is amazing for your liver; it helps it work more efficiently. And that means you can process toxins better. A better functioning liver means less weight gain, less body odour and less nasty hangovers. Try my green smoothie recipe to help you get more greens in. If a smoothie is still too hard for you, you can take a tablespoon of liquid chlorophyll supplement each day instead.

2. Avoid wheat. Modern day wheat is not what our grand

The way we modify, farm and process it robs it of any nutrients. It’s just bum glue. And it will do you no good. Right now, go to your cupboard and throw out anything with wheat in it. Get rid of store bought cakes, breads, biscuits, pasta and flour. Replace it with buckwheat (related to rhubarb not wheat), brown rice, quinoa and spelt.

3.  Drink Up! Water is the cheapest, best and most under-utilised anti-aging product ever. Seriously. Drinking more water will plump up your cells and literally push those wrinkles out. But how much is enough? Well you need 1 litre per 24kg of your body weight. For an average 70kg chick, you’re looking at 2.9 litres per day. I know it sounds like a lot, but Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep working at it and you’ll be surprised at how quickly you will adapt and a high water intake will become your norm.

4.  Keep bloating at bay. No one wants a pot belly food baby! Try the following:

• eat light meals, avoiding heavy carbohydrates like rice, pasta and bread
• drink warm water with a little lemon or apple cider vinegar squeezed in it
• take a high quality probiotic tablet
• drink peppermint, chamomile and/or fennel tea

5. Eat fat. It is a common misconception that eating fat makes you fat. Not true. Eating sugar and processed foods, stressing and sitting on you bum all day will make you fat. Eating fat however, will keep you trim and happy, because fat is needed to produce all your happy hormones. Include good fats like nuts, seeds, olive and coconut oils, avocados and small amounts of organic meat, fish and dairy into your diet every day.

6. Exercise. Exercise releases endorphins. Endorphins are those little things that run around your body and make you happy. And when you are happy, you don’t want to staple thing to people’s heads. Planned exercise is a great thing. I find scheduling a class at least once a week keeps me accountable because there are always people who will call me out on not turning up! Things like Zumba, yoga, pilates, body balance or pole dancing classes are fun and make you feel a bit sexy too.

7. At least move your body. With a life to live, you’re a busy chick. Sometimes it’s hard to make it to the gym or a class. Don’t mean you can’t still get some exercise in. The trick is to work it into your routine. Park your car further away from the shops, take the stairs to the office, address your mail standing up. Get creative and you will find a million and one ways you can get a bit more movement in your day.

8. Stress less. Feeling stressed causes the release of a hormone called cortisol, which in small doses is good for you, but when it hangs around too long, say the amount of time it takes to plan a wedding, it can hurt rather than help. Too much cortisol:

• suppresses your immune system, making you get sick easier
• makes you crave fatty and sugary foods
• damages the brain cells responsible for long term memory formation

Make sure you take some time out for yourself to make sure you don’t become fat, sick and forgetful.

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So what is the best way to work out for older adults? A recent study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham was conducted to determine at least a part of that answer. How often should older individuals be exercising for best results?

In the study, each participant was female and aged 60 or over, and placed in one of three groups. One group trained once per week doing aerobic work, and once doing resistance training. The second group did two days of each. And, you guessed it; the third group did three days of each. The researchers then measured various forms of energy expenditure and a few other variables.

As we age, we naturally begin to wonder how our limits change. Conventional wisdom is that you can still be strong as you age, but your recovery ability goes down, preventing you from exercising as hard as you used to. This is probably conventional wisdom for good reason, as you have fewer resources in the body to repair the damage done from exercise.

So what is the best way to work out for older adults? A recent study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham was conducted to determine at least a part of that answer. How often should older individuals be exercising for best results?

In the study, each participant was female and aged 60 or over, and placed in one of three groups. One group trained once per week doing aerobic work, and once doing resistance training. The second group did two days of each. And, you guessed it; the third group did three days of each. The researchers then measured various forms of energy expenditure and a few other variables.

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• Schools take a week-long half-term holiday in May and many family-friendly attractions put on special activities for the week. 
• There are two public holidays (bank holidays) in May with events taking place over the long weekends.
• Events include the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, London Craft Week, the Museums at Night festival and the FA Cup finals.  

In May, spring is well under way with warm weather and some sunshine. But you may still need a light coat and an umbrella in case of rain.

UK schools break up for a half-term holiday at the end of May. Family-friendlyattractions are usually busy during this week-long school holiday, and many of them put on special activities for children.

There are also two public holidays (bank holidays) in May in London. Look out for special activities during these two long weekends at the start and end of the month.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

See vivid floral displays and innovative show gardens at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show from 22 to 26 May. Although the show tends to sell out in advance, there are lots of other floral-themed events in and around Chelsea during May. Many hotels and restaurants also offer special afternoon teas and menus in honour of the show.

Annual May events

• Meet artists, engineers and designers during London Craft Week, which showcases the creativity and craftsmanship of London’s celebrated and emerging makers. 9-13 May
• Head to pop-up bars, alfresco parties and special tasting sessions during London Wine Week. 14-20 May
• Soak up some culture after hours during the Museums at Night festival, when several of London’s museums and galleries put on special evening activities. 16-19 May
• Check out world-class photography from across the globe at Somerset House’s Photo London. 17-20 May

London May sport events

• See some of the world’s top footballers go head to head in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. 5 May
• Watch the men’s FA Cup final later in the month. Plus, join football fans in pubs all over London, which are packed with people watching the game. 19 May

Outdoor events in May

• Watch a play in the sun this month during some of London’s biggest open-air theatre’s summer seasons, including Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe.
• Dance to top electronic artists at the Arcadia 10th Anniversary Festival over the bank holiday weekend in London. 5-6 May
• Raise a toast for Mr Punch’s 356th birthday during the Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival. 13 May
• For more things to do in London in May, take a look at our events calendar and guide to what’s on in London, or download a free copy of the May London Planner. And catch the best of the London stage with our roundup of top London May shows.WEATHER: For average seasonal temperatures and rainfall, see our London Weather page.Sign up for our monthly newsletter for year-round updates about what’s on in London.

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