Eddie Jones, a qualified personal trainer and nutritionist, has developed an online health and wellness programme called The Kindness Revolution that encourages its participants to perform an act of kindness every day. The 12-week programme guides participants through easy-to-follow habits that help them lose weight sustainably and improve their relationship with food. The programme also… Continue reading The secret ingredient for optimum health? Kindness, says this fitness expert
Author: Jem Collins
Eight ways to transform a walk in the forest into a wellbeing immersion
Emerging research confirms that being among trees can be good for our health, and walking in the forest is a popular pastime for many people. Being surrounded by nature has a calming effect on individuals, with some researchers even suggesting that it can lower the levels of cortisol in the body. Here are eight ways… Continue reading Eight ways to transform a walk in the forest into a wellbeing immersion
This company makes cosmetics packaging materials that leave no microplastics behind
Packaging created by Finnish startup Sulapac is leading the way in use of bio-based materials and low carbon footprint. Co-founders Laura Tirkkonen-Rajasalo and Suvi Haimi, biochemists, were inspired to act after noticing endless rows of plastic cosmetics pots. In 2016, Sulapac was established using recycled and byproduct materials to make plant-based biopolymer and natural material… Continue reading This company makes cosmetics packaging materials that leave no microplastics behind
Insect-based treats could be coming to a supermarket near you
Two entrepreneurs in Devon have launched an insect farm to produce dog food in a bid to bring the benefits of bugs to the wider public. Conal Cunningham and Paul Walton set up Mr Bug’s, after being inspired over a bottle of whiskey about the benefits of mealworms for a sustainable future. The insects can… Continue reading Insect-based treats could be coming to a supermarket near you