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Diabetes prevention: 5 tips for taking control

Diabetes prevention: 5 tips for taking control

Making a few simple changes in your lifestyle now may help you avoid the serious health complications of diabetes Read more

Posted to: Healthy Living Scheme

Published: 11th October, 2016

Updated: 21st October, 2016

Author: JPC Team

Weight training helps breast cancer survivors

Weight training helps breast cancer survivors

Hitting the weights provides a major boost to breast cancer survivors trying to regain muscle and bone strength lost due to cancer treatment and physical inactivity, according to new research. Read more

Posted to: Healthy Living Scheme

Published: 17th October, 2016

Updated: 21st October, 2016

Author: JPC Team

Regular exercise cuts diabetes risk “by up to 40 per cent”

Regular exercise cuts diabetes risk “by up to 40 per cent”

People who achieve the UK government's target of 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 26 per cent, according to new research. Read more

Posted to: Healthy Living Scheme

Published: 21st October, 2016

Updated: 25th October, 2016

Author: JPC Team

Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie

How to make a healthy start to the day... Read more

Posted to: Healthy Living Scheme

Published: 16th November, 2016

Author: JPC Team

Chicken Tikka Recipe

Chicken Tikka Recipe

This versatile recipe can be pierced with cocktail sticks and served as finger food at a buffet, served as a spicy starter with salad leaves, or become a light lunch when served stuffed into pitta bread with fresh salad. Read more

Posted to: Healthy Living Scheme

Published: 6th March, 2017

Updated: 10th September, 2019

Author: Azmina Govindji

Tuna and Soft Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

Tuna and Soft Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

Quick and easy healthy lunchtime bite. Read more

Posted to: Healthy Living Scheme

Published: 6th March, 2017

Updated: 10th September, 2019

Author: Azmina Govindji

Rainbow Rice Recipe

Rainbow Rice Recipe

A low-fat rice dish marbled with colourful vegetables that cooks effortlessly in the microwave. This can also be made with brown rice (which is preferable, but will take longer to cook) and is the perfect accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken. Read more

Posted to: Healthy Living Scheme

Published: 6th March, 2017

Updated: 10th September, 2019

Author: Azmina Govindji

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