One of my friends always gets excited about nee sponges and is obsessed with Mrs Hinge. Well now there’s every reason to get excited with the fantastic, and long awaited, launch of Seep – a range of biodegradable household essentials that are gentle on the planet, pleasing on the eye (so much so, you’ll want to show them off). But most importantly… they do actually work! Just like advertised!  The new Seep range consists of sponges, cloths and bin liners. All of the products are plastic free and compostable, they look good and can be machine washed for longevity. Perfect…

As our readers will know we love a picnic and we’ve shared articles about some of the must have picnic essentials over the last couple of months. Well Bloom Gin have come up and reinvented the picnic! BLOOM Gin has coined a new luxury picnicking trend called ‘blanqueting’ – inspiring the nation to class up the grass this summer with the UK’s first ever blanquet. The elaborate trend comes as a third of UK adults say they will be hosting more picnics this summer than previous years, with two fifths (43%) planning to host more creative get-togethers with friends and family as outdoor…

The possibility of meeting friends and colleagues for a spot of lunch or a dinner should be such a pleasure, especially now that lockdown is lifting. However, for those who suffer with food intolerances, there can be feelings of anxiety surrounding the idea of dining out, and even more anxiety at the thought of turning down the opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues. The good news is that there are methods with which to address food intolerance reactions and provide a safety net so you can relax during your upcoming dinner date. We caught up with Leyla Moudden, Naturopath…

To celebrate the return of group exercise, F45 Blackhorse Lane will be hosting an open day on Saturday 22nd May, for new and existing members to try out F45’s infamous Hollywood class. The climax of the week; DJ pumping, electric atmosphere, 60 minutes of focus combining the best of strength, cardio, agility, speed, power and high 5’s galore. Hollywood is the pinnacle showcase of F45 Training. To really bring the atmosphere, F45 Blackhorse Lane will be partnering with leading brands including Fresh Fitness Food, Level Out and Moju. Class times are: 8:00, 9:10 and 10:20, to secure your space head…

By Hannah Braye, Nutritional Therapist at Bio-Kult (www.bio-kult.com) It is increasingly being recognised that what we eat plays a crucial role not just in our physical health but also for our mental health and mood. Food is not merely an energy source, providing calories to fuel the body. The many nutrients it contains also act as messengers, helping different organs and bodily systems (including the brain) to communicate and function optimally. Nutritional psychiatry is a growing discipline focusing on the use of food and nutrients as part of an integrated approach to support good mental health. Below, Hannah Braye, Nutritional…