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The Christmas period is a time when there are lots of temptations around. It is fine to allow yourself some edible treats during the festivities, but it is important not to over-indulge. Here are some tips to prevent you and your loved ones from eating too much

Project Title: Y Cook It! Award: £3,397 Date: November 2019 – March 2021 Why was this project needed? Research shows that more young people are failing to develop basic cooking skills and lack confidence in the kitchen. This is likely due to a reliance on takeaways, and

Mindful eating is an approach to food where you pay full attention to eating. Research has shown that eating mindfully can improve digestion, help regulate appetite, and helps us enjoy our food much more. Here we share some simple ways to incorporate mindful eating into your daily

The 14th November is the birthdate of the Canadian Scientist Frederick Banting who discovered insulin. Insulin is an important hormone that allows sugar to move from our blood, after digesting food, into our muscles and fat cells to be either burned or stored. Diabetes, is the name

Project Title: On Your Side Region: Granada, Blackpool Award amount: £10,000 Throughout their project, BFCCT have developed an array of different group physical activity sessions. Despite facing some challenges during the pandemic, BFCCT found new and innovative ways to deliver their project virtually when face-to-face sessions were

Action for Sugar holds a national Sugar Awareness Week each year, highlighting the dangers associated with too much sugar in the diet and this year is held on 8-14th November 2021. Here are some healthy heart tips to ensure you are keeping an eye on your sugar

Stewed Apple & Rhubarb Fruit Crumble Stewed Braeburn apple and rhubarb crumble topped with a wholemeal, almond, and walnut crumble. Make this crumble recipe for an easy family-friendly desert. Recipe by Ross Evans 0 from 0 votes Servings6servingsPrep time30minutesCooking time45minutesTotal time1hour 15minutes Fruit Filling: 750 g rhubarb, sliced

Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a five-day religious festival celebrated around the world. This year, Diwali will take place between 2nd and 6th November 2021, with the main and most important day on 4th November. The festival is celebrated by many different faiths, bringing

Halloween happens every year on 31st October and is a day filled with various traditions around the theme of scary stuff! One key ingredient of a great Halloween celebration is a carved pumpkin. Yet in-fact, pumpkins not only look great in your window, but are a versatile

Hearty Pumpkin Soup Recipe by Simon Taylor 0 from 0 votes Ingredients Light spray + 1 tsp Rapeseed oil2 White onions, finely chopped2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped Finely chopped parsley100 g chopped tomatoes800 g chopped pumpkin100 g split red lentils½ tbsp dried thyme1 Litre litre hot vegetable50