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Triathlon gear checklist

A few days ago I went on some project management training at work.  Believe it or not, we got onto discussing a triathlon gear checklist!  One of my colleagues, Annie, used her forthcoming triathlon as a working example of a … Continue reading

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Are dates good for you?

As you’ll know I’m loving all these nakd healthy snack bars and working my way through all of the different varieties.   I enjoy these as good healthy “saddle bag snacks” as training for the Coast to Coast 2014 gets underway (that’s … Continue reading

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2nd Saturday cycle ride rule

2nd Saturday cycle ride rule: when dealing with a flat tyre, always have a supply of nakd wholefoods gluten free handy This is about the next nakd (handle) bar and another puncture.  It is just as well I am not … Continue reading

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Rainy ride with a Trek bar stop

Here I am stopping for a quick snack: a Trek Peanut & Oat bar (more on this below).  Eagle eyed readers will know I’m booked in for the Coast to Coast In A Day challenge for 2014 and some of … Continue reading

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The Right Foods and Moves to Blast That Belly

It’s a pleasure to welcome Virginia Cunningham as a guest blogger and her article below: We all have different reasons to want to lose the extra weight we carry in our mid-sections. Some of us want to be healthier for … Continue reading

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Frank Bars

  We have just completed a review of these interesting snack bars, which included our super picky, dubious and questioning eldest teenage daughter.  We talk about the company, their range of flavours, whether they are excellent or absolute garbage and … Continue reading

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Review – nakd snack bars

Not far from my office is a health food shop and I often pop in to buy something at lunch time, possibly for our food cupboard at home or simply because I’m still hungry and fancy a snack to keep … Continue reading

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Review – Cherry Active drink

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One of the nice things from occasionally being approached and asked to review a product is that I personally get the chance of sampling something that is new to me – and which I would genuinely be interested in buying … Continue reading

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Are pears good for you?

In our house, I’m the only one who regularly eats pears and I’ve always thought everyone else is missing out on something really nice.  Occasionally Rachel will have one but they’re not her favourite fruit.  B&H as picky teenagers, prefer … Continue reading

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Is being vegan healthy?

Rachel, Annabelle and Steve Vegetarians and vegans are people who have plant based diets; they don’t eat animal meat.  Vegans go further by completely avoiding any animal products which includes wool, honey, eggs, milk etc.  So, is being a vegan … Continue reading

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New year update

Quite a lot going on in the Rambling House, so apologies for not blogging much lately.  Here’s a round up of what’s been going on…. Cycling, punctures and cross-dressing Last weekend we went over to our friends Dave and Ruth. … Continue reading

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Review – Healthspan Super 20 Probiotics

Would you believe me if I said this ordinary sized capsule contains 20 million bacteria? When I say 20 million, give or take a few, it sounds an incredible number and yet it is tiny when compared to the seven … Continue reading

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Review – Healthspan Cod Liver Oil

Mention “cod liver oil” to some of my friends and they will remember spoonfuls being given by the school nurse.  Alternatively do you remember those awful bottles of malt and cod liver oil dispensed by your Mother?  Do you remember that taste? … Continue reading

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Is Tahini good for you?

Meridian Light Tahini – a tasty alternative to peanut butter I must tell you about this jar of light Tahini which we have in our fridge.  While it is there right now, it won’t last long. This is the first … Continue reading

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