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1 teaspoon (5 grams) is

the daily recommended

salt intake for adults

20 minutes

INTO CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE, THE BODY

STARTS TO BURN MORE FAT THAN SUGAR

espite your best
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aimed at kids have your five portions of fruit and

veg a day? How about regular
been banned in workouts? We all know what we

the UK since 2016 should be doing, but a healthy
diet and exercise regime are hard

to stick to. Science has proven
there’s a wealth of health benefits
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became available in the an exercise-induced sweat. What’s
more, good nutrition supports the

immune system, improves brain

performance and reduces the risk
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of disease, anxiety and depression.

Regular exercise helps keep your
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did you know that dark chocolate

modest amounts of red wine have
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a positive effect on your gut

bacteria? Read on to find out
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sense fullness exercise facts backed
after eating helps lower up by science…
levels of bad

cholesterol

and prevent