IS CAFFEINE REALLY HEALTHY?

WELCOME TO HEALTHY

As we proudly launch our first Food Issue, the controversy

FEEL GOOD EVERY DAY

WHO’S IN YOUR HEALTHY

Our contributors reveal their favourite healthy snacks

YOUR SAY

Write, email, tweet or Facebook us – get in touch, we love to hear from you!

HEALTHY START

We’re a nation of snackers, with 95 per cent of us

HEALTH SEXISM

IT’S WORSE THAN WE THOUGHT

THE INSTA DIET

Love taking photos of your meals? It could be helping

LOW INTENSITY EXERCISE

Move over, HIIT! LISS, or low intensity steady state

WIN! Our great gıfts

For your chance to win these wellbeing goodies, enter by 13 November

WIN! A woodland break

Escape to the forest and recharge your batteries with this great getaway

THE SIMPLE THINGS

From the wellbeing benefits of being outside in nature to eating impossibly fresh local food, a few days in west Sweden taught healthy editor Ellie Hughes how we should all be a little bit more ‘Scandi’

WHAT’S HOT NOW

From glossier hair to a healthier gut, energising solutions to weekend treats, here’s everything to keep you looking and feeling your absolute best!

HEALTHY HEROES

Meet the people behind your favourite shop. This issue, store manger, Owen, talks protein and snacking

WIN! A LUXURY SCOTTISH BREAK

Escape to the Highlands for a relaxing four-night break in a historic country house with this fantastic prize

CLASS CRASHERS META-ROW

Will indoor rowing be a sweaty oardeal, or actually quite fun? healthy’s Francesca Specter tries it out

HEALTH by STEALTH

You tell us the little things you do to live a bit healthier, every day

Get better TONIGHT

We’re having less sex than 20 years ago, says the latest research, but with a few tweaks you can give things a healthy boost in the bedroom

#SLEEPGOALS

Having a sense of purpose to your life makes you sleep

“Feeling calm is more important than running marathons”

healthy catches up with Fearne Cotton, televisionpresenter- turned-wellness-author on parenting by example, blended families and why relaxation is key

UPGRADE YOUR DOWNTIME

Hobbies shouldn’t be an afterthought to add to your CV – they’re a life-enriching, happiness-harnessing necessity

Sugar, veganısm, clean eating and you

Like us, you love your food. Indeed, never has food been such a big part of our culture – witness the constant flow of new cookbooks, the millions of followers for #foodporn, the fact there’s always a cookery show on TV, somewhere. But as much as we love food, we’re confused by the messages around it. So in our first food survey, we asked what you really thought about healthy eating – the results surprised us

ARE YOU ANNOYING TO WORK WITH?

*Survey by Flavour Boss. **Research by Citysuites,

5 WAYS TO LOWER YOUR BREAST CANCER RISK

It’s the most common cancer in the UK, with 50,000 women diagnosed each year, yet we know four in 10 breast cancers are preventable. Empower yourself to beat the odds by making these key changes, says Eluned Hughes

THE ART OF AYURVEDA

There’s a renewed interest in this Indian approach to wellbeing, with spices such as turmeric firmly on trend – and backed by science. Find out how it can help you

EMBRACE THE MENOPAUSE. YES, REALLY

It might be called the ‘change’, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a change for the better, says expert Dr Gordana Prelevic

COD LIVER OIL

It’s a classic and with good reason. Here’s a rundown of how this supplement can help you

THE TRUTH ABOUT FEELING LOW IN WINTER

Dreading feeling blue and lethargic in the coming months? We’ve the latest surprising theories on seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – and how to transform your mood

…GENETIC TESTING

For £149 you can get your whole genome analysed and find out your personal future health risks, but is the worry worth it?

THE LOWDOWN ON SLEEP

Are you getting enough? And what’s the impact if you aren’t?

WHAT’S HAPPENING… WHEN I GET STRETCH MARKS?

You’re likely to have some, 70 per cent of women do, but what causes these silvery lines, and can you really get rid of them?

THE HEALTH INFLUENCER

This issue, Dr Dawn Harper discusses good gut health, the importance of ‘me-time’, and the power of clean air

C THE EDIT

New studies and stats you need to know about

THE NEW SCENT-SATION

Think women’s perfume should smell sweet and fruity?

HAIR PLAY

Struggling to make your locks play ball? We quizzed three professionals who’ve embraced their natural hair textures with gorgeous results

YOUR FACE OR MINE?

As unisex products grow in popularity, we look at how the current rise in gender-neutral branding is driving positive changes in the beauty industry

CLEAN BEAUTY ARE YOU ON BOARD YET?

You’re probably aware of the beauty buzzword doing the rounds. But what does ‘clean beauty’ mean – and is it time your bathroom shelf got in on the act?

THE BEAUTY INFLUENCER

Suzi Scheler, the woman behind animal-loving beauty blog Cruelty Free Kitty, shares what makes her tick

HEALTHY FOOD

The next time you slice up a pumpkin, don’t just chuck

EASY VEGGIE SUPPERS anyone can cook

These delicious everyday recipes, by food blogger Sarah Britton, are simple enough to whip up on a busy Wednesday night

FOOD AS GOOD AS YOU LOOK

This lovely lunch from The Beauty Chef is full of nutrients for great skin and glossy hair

HOW DO I COOK WITH…CINNAMON

Don’t just save it for buns and mulled wine, this super spice works in sweet and savoury dishes to benefit your body and your mind

THE FOOD INFLUENCER

For our columnist, Ella Mills, aka Deliciously Ella, the colder months are about cooking for friends at home, or chilling out with a box set

IN SEASON…OKRA

This podded green vegetable is great for adding texture to soups and stews – plus, it’s packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre

EAT IT TO BEAT IT…

‘Food is medicine’ might be an increasingly fashionable

HEALTHY ACTIVE

Good news: running well doesn’t mean overthinking your

STRONG AT ANY AGE

Here’s how a lifelong love affair with strength training could benefit you

SPORTS BAGS

Your workout deserves a sportsspecific bag to be proud of!

THE FITNESS INFLUENCER

Super coach and ex-Olympian Professor Greg Whyte on motivation, and achieving success at every level

TRICEP DIPS

Tone up your arms with perfect technique

HEALTHY HOLIDAYS

Unwind and reboot your energy levels – in your own way – at one of Health and Fitness Travel’s fantastic destinations

CAN I RUN WHILE I'M STILL BREAST-FEEDING?

healthy’s Niki Rein on returning to exercise post-pregnancy, the best evening workouts and picking the right gear