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In the Spotlight: The Physical Training Company with Matt Cotterill

Being in this industry means working with other professionals who aim to push and bring about the best in their clients, for better health and wellbeing. So if you’re based in Dubai, then allow me to introduce  you to The Physical Training Company and Matt Cotterill, a

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The Raw Food Movement (insert eye roll here)

And we’ve got another one…Well, the concept of raw foodism has been around for ages, but once again, trends do come and go and this one is getting all heated up again! High-end culinary establishments are adapting their cuisine to suit the increasing number of raw foodies but

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Dining and the City: Dubai’s Healthy Hotspots – Omnia Gourmet

Many of you may wonder why my travels frequently take me back to Dubai. Long story short, it has been my home for many years, workplace for a few and given awesome opportunities, is still a business hub for myself! The culinary scene has grown tremendously and

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Your Fad-Free Spring "Cleanse"

And behold, spring is upon us! I can’t help but notice the amount of detox and cleansing ads that are popping up so I decided to put together my own spring “cleanse”, which does NOT involve juicing, fasting or any other miraculous concoction. Here’s how…

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Healthy Dip Alert! Moroccan Cauliflower Yoghurt Dip

If you’re someone who loves to dunk their veggies in “dunkalicious” dips, then you have to try this one! This dip will definitely put a smile on your guests’ faces and in their tummies and features the mighty cauliflower! 

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V-Day Banana & Oat Choco Muffins

And so we approach the big day to celebrate everything love! I’m not one to succumb to the V-day hype as love should be celebrated everyday. However, here’s me celebrating by sharing this recipe for you to spoil your partner this Sunday with a brekkie fest that includes

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Trending now: Teff, Hemp hearts and Maca

Fashion. A fast moving industry with new trends each season and surprisingly, the food scene is exactly that. So, here’s what is currently “à la mode” when it comes to hip ingredients that everyone seems to be experimenting with. First up, have you heard of teff? 

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Is it a food allergy or intolerance?

Food allergies and intolerances are becoming increasingly common and the rise of the self-diagnostic, pseudo, unorthodox tests tends to follow. With all the misinformation out there, people tend to self-diagnose or claim to have a specific “allergy” or “intolerance”, with a huge lack of understanding of what

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Your Guide to Successful Menu Planning

Menu planning can be an effective way to save time and money when it comes to weekly meals! It does take a bit of time to find what works for you, which is enjoyable, likely to last and effective! Here are my top tips for getting those

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Letting Go Of Extremes in 2016

Before heading off to celebrate the start of a new year, here’s one last post for 2015 and it does not involve resolutions and none of that “new year, new me” talk! Extreme views on what healthy eating and living should be have inundated our minds and it’s

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