Want to live a more wholesome, natural life? From eliminating processed food from your diet to getting better sleep, ridding your body and house of toxins and harmful chemicals, this book will guide you on your way to a cleaner lifestyle.
The concept of clean living is one that increasing numbers of people are striving to incorporate into their daily lives, but what does it really mean to live cleanly? Eating a balanced diet filled with fruit and vegetables and ensuring that you get plenty of exercise are key pillars of this lifestyle, but, as many studies have shown, our mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing are just as crucial as our physical health. In this holistic guide to clean living you will explore the many benefits of consuming foods brimming with the vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need to remain healthy and perform at their optimum. You will also learn how to improve the quality of your sleep, find out how to enhance and maintain hydration levels, discover the best…
Behind every clean-living lifestyle is the motivation to make healthier, simpler and more natural choices. But what this looks like in reality can be a touch difficult to pin down. From what to eat to where to shop, people’s interests, preferences and priorities vary wildly. As a result, clean living begins to mean different things to different people, and it’s this multifaceted nature that often makes the movement overwhelming for the uninitiated. To help demystify clean living, here’s a useful rundown of what falls under its remit, along with the benefits of incorporating certain elements into your lifestyle. It’s the perfect pit stop before diving deeper into each topic over the following pages of this bookazine. FOOD & DRINK Chances are you will have already heard of clean eating. The…
Toxic. It was the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of 2018 and has evolved to become a label that encapsulates much more than a substance that is literally dangerous to one’s health. In the modern world toxicity is attributed figuratively to negative mindsets, unwelcome opinions and even the way we choose to live our lives. But what does a toxic way of life really look like, and more importantly, how can we take steps to ensure we are embarking on a non-toxic lifestyle? The first and arguably most critical point to consider is that a non-toxic life requires a holistic approach that seeks to improve and maintain our physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Allowing any one of these elements to fall by the wayside will result in an unbalanced and ultimately…
Clean eating is a healthy way to boost both your physical and mental health and wellbeing. Although not a diet, it can still help you achieve your weight-loss goals in a positive, sustainable and healthy way. When we eat ‘clean’ we feel an increased control over our food, and in turn, our bodies. We are choosing what we put in and are rewarded in turn with improved health and mental clarity, not to mention a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. By incorporating even a few of the following handy tips, you could soon be on the journey to a healthier and more active lifestyle. So ditch the processed foods, stack up on whole foods and let’s embark on a journey towards a cleaner way of life. 1 PASS ON PROCESSED FOODS…
CHILLI & BULGUR WHEAT SALAD ENJOY THIS ZESTY LIGHT SALAD WITH A KICK Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS • 250 g | 8 oz | 1 ¾ cups bulgur wheat, rinsed in cold water• 1 vegetable stock cube• 100 g | 3 ½ oz | ¾ cup garden peas• 100 g | 3 ½ oz | ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil• 1 fresh red chilli, diced (can adjust the quantity to suit preferred heat)• 1 lemon, juice and finely zested• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced• A handful of rocket leaves 1 Add the stock cube to 1 litre | 35 fl oz | 4 cups of water and bring to the boil. 2 Add the bulgur wheat to the pan and bring back…
There is no one form of exercise that is better than another. There are lots of different types of exercise that you can choose from. If you prefer something low-impact and gentle but that gets your heart rate up a little, consider walking or swimming. If you’re looking for something to work both the mind and body, then things like yoga, Pilates and martial arts are great options. If you want to get outside in the fresh air, then look at cycling, running or outdoor bootcamps. And if you like the idea of being among other like-minded people and trying something new, there is a plethora of gym classes to get involved with. Exercise is simply moving your body in some way, getting your heart rate up and warming your…
