Five Popular Treats for Santa (and his Reindeer)
It’s Christmas Eve! Will you be leaving any food and drinks out for Santa and his reindeer? When I was growing up, I left whisky, mince pie and [...]
Human Treats Toxic to Cats and Dogs
So many delicious treats, so many eager eyes. Did you know that not all foods suitable for humans are suitable for your pets? Here we take a look [...]
Christmas Stress – How to Cope Better
Stress is a waste of time and energy. We see and hear so much on social media about people feeling stressed over Christmas, even on Christmas Day. Do [...]
Five Ways to Balance Health and the Temptation of Festive Food
Temptation is everywhere and it is hard not to indulge in festive foods. There will be very few people who can honestly say they don’t. Many of us [...]
The History of The Christmas Pudding
Christmas pudding may not be to everyone’s taste but it is very much a traditional part of Christmas dinner. Where did it come from? Did you know it [...]
The Benefits of Winter Walks
While the temptation to cocoon ourselves away from the cold weather is high, it is important to remember that walking is good for us at any time of [...]
How Healthful is Christmas Dinner? (Plus a recipe!)
This Friday Five discusses the healthfulness of some traditional Christmas Dinner ingredients, and includes a nut roast recipe.
Reindeer Food: Cautions and Benefits
Glitter looks very pretty, but it is bad for the environment, reindeer and wildlife (so is edible glitter). This article discusses the problems and benefits of some reindeer [...]
Five Tips for Eating Out More Healthfully
This time of year you may be eating out more often than you would normally do. Unfortunately eating out isn’t always the best thing for our health. Here [...]
The Advent of the Advent Calendar
I’m kicking off the official festive period with a non-health related post. Whether you have an advent wreath, a reusable calendar, novelty calendar, picture calendar or a chocolate [...]