Lifestyle

Vinegar – the latest health drink phenomenon

Article by the Drummond Team

It’s recently been claimed that vinegar-based drinks can improve digestion, reduce cholesterol and aid weight loss. No wonder supermarkets are filling up with them!

When Victoria Beckham revealed last year that she starts each day with a mouth full of apple cider vinegar, its now become popular and the “in thing” […]

By |October 24th, 2018|Article, Lifestyle|

£18-an-hour nap pods for exhausted London office workers?

Article by the Drummond Team

Are £18-an-hour nap pods the future of sleep for exhausted London office workers – or just a gimmick?? 

Sleep-deprived Londoners can now have a restorative kip during the working day thanks to a new nap bar. Exhausted office workers and tourists pay £18 an hour to rest in one of the 40 sq […]

By |October 23rd, 2018|Article, Industry News, Lifestyle|

Biohacking – What is it?

Article by the Drummond Team
Biohacking? It seems to be the latest fitness “buzz word” – but what is it?

Its  the process of making changes to your lifestyle in order to “hack” your body’s biology and feel your best.
It’s the idea that “we are what we eat” – everything we put into our bodies […]

By |October 19th, 2018|Article, Lifestyle|

Travelling safely during pregnancy

The news of the Duchess of Sussex expecting her first baby created lots of attention – especially after she did a long haul flight from London to Sydney right after the announcement! 

Here’s some tips from WebMD for traveling safely during pregnancy: 

Best Time to Fly:

The second trimester is probably the best time to fly as you’re likely to be […]

By |October 17th, 2018|Article, Lifestyle|

Snacking – a favourite British pastime?!

Britain is a nation of snackers. Did you know that 8 out of 10 snacks are eaten on the go or that 6 out of 10 people snack at home daily?

The good news is that fresh fruit appears to be the most popular snack overall, but chocolate is the most popular snack for eating on […]

By |October 12th, 2018|Article, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition|

Oranges aren’t the only fruit packed with vitamin C!

Did you know oranges aren’t the only  fruit packed with vitamin C?! 

Runny nose, cough, sore throat? Sounds like you need a good dose of vitamin C. But before you reach for an orange, consider these vitamin C facts – Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is an essential vitamin that comes with a wealth […]

By |October 12th, 2018|Article, Lifestyle, Nutrition|

Home-made Pumpkin Spice Latte

Home-made Pumpkin Spice Latte 

October is officially “Pumpkin” month – so here’s one of our favourite drinks you can make at home (saving money – and calories!)

INGREDIENTS
Serves 1:

2 oz Double Espresso Shot
1 cup Organic Unsweetened Almond Vanilla Milk
4 tbsp tinned Pumpkin Puree (now readily available at larger grocery stores)
1 tbsp Real Maple Syrup
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By |October 9th, 2018|Article, Lifestyle, Recipes|

Drinking Beer After a Workout: Good or Bad for You?

Drinking beer seems to have become a post-workout ritual. Where does this idea come from? Are there any benefits?

You may have seen those beer commercials with a group of athletes throwing back some brews after a tough training session. Or maybe you’ve signed up for one of those endurance races that reward you with a beer the moment you […]

By |October 5th, 2018|Article, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition|

10 Spices That Could Help with Weight Loss

Here’s an interesting list of 10 everyday spices that could aid in weight loss:

Black Pepper

One of the most common spices used, research suggests the same ingredient in black pepper that can make you sneeze may also help you slim down. A preliminary study on mouse cells published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry […]

By |October 5th, 2018|Article, Lifestyle, Nutrition|

5 Tips to Stay Healthy in Autumn

While the long summer days of bright berries, crisp salads and fresh fruit are behind us, there’s still lots of yummy foods we can enjoy in Autumn!

Here’s 5 tips  for a healthy and a vibrant life this Autumn season:

1. Always buy food in season.

With the arrival of the new season, now is the time to change your […]

By |October 2nd, 2018|Article, Lifestyle, Nutrition|