Quick and Easy Food Hacks for a Healthier Tea Time! - Guest Post

Fast food and being healthy don’t usually go hand in hand, but when you’re whipping up your own dinners it’s possible to combine the two. Take a look at my food hacks for making classic dishes healthier and quicker, or preparing in advance to get you ahead on the night.

Wok it up

One of the quickest meals you can make has to be a stir fry. I like to pack in loads of vegetables so it’s really good for you – whatever I have in the fridge but usually carrots, peppers and greens at the very least. If you have a big wok you can cook your meat, veg and sauce together too and save on washing up.

How a Healthy Diet is Essential for a Healthy Mind - Guest Post

There is evidence to suggest that good nutrition is essential for mental health and physical health. There are several mental health conditions that may be influenced by dietary factors.

In a recent study, two thirds of people who did not report mental daily health issues ate fresh fruit or fruit juice every day, compared with less than half of those who did report daily mental health problems.

Eating well balances mood and feelings of wellbeing, with leading mental health charities such as Mind advocating that healthy eating courses should sit alongside treatments from GPs and specialists.

Top Tips to Help You Stick to a Healthy Diet

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Dieting is such a strong word for many of us and conjures up images of either total hunger or feeding oneself on lettuce all day long. Personally I hate the word when it is used for slimming. However, trying to eat a healthier diet is a completely different story that promotes our well-being and, of course, overall good health, with everything that comes along with that. But, as we all know, that is easier said than done. We have all thrown our healthy diet out of the window every chance we get, like during the weekends or holidays or when going out to eat with friends or when we are invited to a party, and the list goes on and on!

The good news is that there are just as many ways to stick to your healthy diet as there are to stray from it!

Here are some top tips that you might find as handy as I hope to...

How To Make Your Credit Card Work For You

Even though politics isn’t one of my great priorities in life, it was hard not to be shaken by the recent Brexit vote. To what extent it will end up affecting the majority of individuals like us remains to be seen, but all the talk of recessions and downturns does make you take stock. All we can do at home is ensure that our household finances are as stable and healthy as possible.

The big one which seems to be a problem is debt, and Brits are quietly slipping further and further into a dangerous spiral, and living beyond their means. It’s interesting to note that there is such a stigma surrounding taking out a loan, yet when it comes to credit cards, many are willing to swipe or tap away at the plastic without much consideration.

The irony of this is that credit cards, although convenient, are typically very expensive if you simply make minimum repayments each month. APRs are usually 20 per cent or more, which is a much higher interest rate than you’ll generally get on a personal loan if your credit rating is sound.

Using your credit card to your advantage

Of course, credit cards can be a force for good too. First of all, using them (and paying them off) is actually vital to building a good credit score. But the more appealing perk is undoubtedly the rewards many providers are throwing at us in order to attract business. Some are offering great cashback deals every time you spend, while many others are offering things like vouchers, free travel insurance and significant discounts on a variety of purchases.

There is no reason not to make the most of such benefits, and popping your ordinary expenditure on your credit card as opposed to debit card won’t cause any harm – provided you ensure that you clear the balance each month. Because if not, the interest you’ll need to pay will likely far outweigh any rewards you’ve enjoyed. After all, these credit card companies are out to make a profit from us.