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HELLO EVERYONE!
I hope you’re well and you’ve settled
into the New Year and found your
beautiful groove. I don’t know
about you, but January always
seems to be such a long month! I
guess after the excitement of the
festive season it takes a while to
readjust to a new rhythm, and
with spring on the horizon we can
throw our hands in the air and
say “we made it!”
Recognising Mother Nature’s
cues is really important for me as the year unfolds, and

trying to move in unison with the ebb and flow of life
takes diligence, patience and self-love. Not being too
hard on ourselves if we’re having an off day is crucial;

no jewel shines abundantly every day and light and
shade are what make life rich and interesting.
I’ve found more recently that taking time out for
self-care and to relax and unwind have played a really
important part in maintaining my mental wellbeing.
Our minds are as important as our physical being
and, when the two are working in harmony, we can

experience far-reaching health benefits. We need to
set the foundations on a regular basis for optimum
wellness. With this is mind, I’d like to share with you
two amazing vegan products that have been making me
smile recently:
Hoogly Tea
These naturally indulgent tea blends have been Asda’s embraces plant-based
my little slice of heaven each evening to help me to Asda’s new vegan range spans across the stores’ chilled and frozen, food to go and
unwind and rest my body after a busy day. The ritual meat alternatives sections. 60% of the new products feature Asda’s new health icon,
of steeping and enjoying a cuppa is one of life’s simple with 40% having ‘no red flags’ for fat, salt, sugar and saturates – and the entire range

pleasures and I adore all of the beautiful blends that is accredited by the Vegan Society. The range also has recyclable packaging and
they have created. the products are largely mushroom-based rather than soya-based, making it more
The Foraging Fox sustainable, without compromising on quality or taste. With prices starting at £1.50,
Beetroot Ketchup some of the predicted best-sellers include Sweet Potato
These all-natural Katsu Curry, No-Zarella Sticks, Duckless
ketchups are absolutely Spring Rolls, Dirty Fries and the
divine and they make Quarter Pounder Burger. For more
any meal come alive! info, visit groceries.asda.com
My particular favourite
is Hot (I blame my
pregnancy cravings), but Elmlea develop
their other two blends,
Original and Smoked, plant-based cream
are equally as delicious.
Deliciously creamy and 100% plant-

based, Elmlea Plant is the UK’s first vegan
Holly Johnson joins alternative to dairy cream that whips just
us every month to like the real thing. Naturally free from
share her vegan lactose and gluten-free, Elmlea Plant
wellbeing tips. With is made from protein-rich broad beans.
a love of vibrant Elmlea Plant Single (£1) is a simple and

flavours and a passion for helping people to versatile ingredient and can be used for
achieve optimum wellbeing, Holly’s Wholesome anything from swirling through soups
Kitchen (hollyswholesomekitchen.com) creates to creating a creamy curry. Elmlea Plant
nutrilicious recipes that fortify, revive and restore Double (£1.10) works well whipped and can be a
to promote wellness in mind, body and soul. great topping for desserts and drinks. For more

information, visit www.upfield.com

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