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What’s EXACTLY in your favourite festive foods

‘Why not, it’s Christmas’ is a phrase heard all too often throughout the festive season, and is often rued later in the New Year when those extra pounds from your festive overindulgence just won’t shift. *Here at Fitter Futures Warwickshire, we’ve worked out exactly what’s in the nation’s most popular Christmas foods so you can

Staying healthy over Christmas

While Christmas is a time to be jolly, enjoy all the glorious food and drink on offer and wind down after a long year, many people can find Christmas quite a daunting time – especially those who are on a health journey. Being out of routine – which is inevitable over the Christmas period, can

What’s in your tipple?

With party season in full swing, some of us may be drinking slightly more than we’re used to and likely teetering over the 14 units per week mark. With a whole host of different drinks and glass sizes, from shots to pints – and don’t get us started on bottles – it’s easy to get

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What’s in season this December

Tis’ the season for festivities, feasting, and fresh produce! Though fresh produce is limited at this time of year, we’re not falling completely short in the freshness department. Keep reading to discover the freshest (and cheapest!) ingredients to add to your shopping lists and Christmas dinner. Brussel sprouts Love them or hate them, it’s sprout

Is walking enough exercise?

‘Getting my steps in’ is a phrase heard all too often these days, and you’ve likely became accustomed to seeing your colleague or family member pacing up and down the room to get those so-called steps in. But, what is the obsession with steps? Why does it always have to be the lucky number 10,000?

Are you eating too much salt?

We’re willing to bet that you didn’t know adults should only be consuming no more than 6g of salt a day (that’s around 1 level teaspoon). It’s an easy assumption for us to make as research has now revealed that, on average, adults in England consume an eyewatering 8.4g a day – 40% above the

Are you drinking away your daily sugar intake?

Festive-themed drinks have officially landed in coffee shops as plenty of caffeine enthusiasts will be scurrying to try them to get into the Christmas spirit, although they may be in for a shock when they discover how much sugar they’re sipping. A ‘coffee and a catch-up’ has been a staple in people’s social lives for

Cut your cholesterol levels with these top tips

A recent NHS-backed project study has made headlines after revealing over a quarter of over-20s in the UK have high cholesterol, blamed on the reliance on food delivery apps and the rise of ‘Deliveroo lifestyles’. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is vital for normal functioning of the body. However, too much cholesterol can cause

Do you have diabetes? Aged 40-74? Get a FREE NHS Health Check and find out

It’s World Diabetes Day, and there are over 4 million people living with diabetes, both type 1 and 2 in the UK currently. However, a report by Diabetes UK has estimated that there are 850,000 people in the UK unaware that they have the condition. Could you be one of them? If you are aged

How can I reduce my risk of diabetes?

The International Diabetes Federation has revealed that 1 in 10 adults worldwide currently live with diabetes, with over 90% of these having type 2 diabetes. Although there are now a number of ways to check your risk for type 2 diabetes, it is believed there is still an estimated 850,000 people in the UK who