The healthy Awards 2018

WELCOME TO HEALTHY

We’ve given this issue a clear nutrition focus – as

WHO’S IN YOUR HEALTHY

Our contributors reveal what they eat on a workout day

YOUR SAY

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

HEADING FOR A CURE

There are certain ailments that we simply live with

SHADY SIDE OF LIGHT

New Spanish research has found that blue light from

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

With every new hero beauty ingredient comes joy, but how do you slot it into your existing regime? The trick, dermatologists say, is to work with your skin’s cycle; the active/protective day phase and the regenerative night phase. A rule of thumb is to apply products from thinnest to thickest. Here’s howÉ

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WHAT’S HOT NOW

From fresher breath to winning snacks, pill-free pain relief to glowing skin, we’ve got you covered this autumn

HEALTHY HERO

Store associate Omar Faruk talks kids’ vits, avoiding the sniffles and losing weight at the gym

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WE TRY YOU BUY

healthy reader Hannah Waugh tried out these great health buys – here’s how she fared and how to win them all for yourself!

IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF healthy

HEALTH by STEALTH

Tips and wellbeing advice from you, our lovely readers

IS WASTING TIME GOOD FOR YOU?

Some say that taking time to stop and smell the roses is good for productivity and wellbeing – but others think it’s just an excuse to be lazy

CARBS ARE BAD. BREAKFAST IS GOOD. SUGAR IS TOXIC

It seems everyone wants to give us nutritional advice these days. But what’s actually true, and what’s fake news? Our experts filter the facts from the myths

HEALTHY BALANCE

New US research has found having more meaningful conversations

WATER ON TAP

For decades we’ve turned our back on tap water, but with new reports that plastic is polluting every corner of the planet – and is even in our bottled drinking water – is it time to rethink?

HOW TO LIV E WITH A hypochondriac

There’s more to this mental health problem than man flu and checking in with Dr Google. So how can you help someone with health anxiety?

”Choosing to go vegan IS A PRIVILEGE”

Despite working her way from food banks to fame, budget chef Jack Monroe will never stop fighting for the hard-up

HEALTHY GLOW

Don’t reserve your spice rack for curries this autumn.

ARE YOU ADDICTED TO YOUR lip balm?

If you’re constantly reapplying, it could be doing you more harm than good. Here’s how to pick the best formulations and use them wisely

Natural beauty ACCORDING TO…

The woman behind eco-friendly blog Ana Goes Green on pared-back beauty and the best natural ingredients

THE glow DIET

Forget an overflowing vanity case – when it comes to that inner radiance, good nutrition provides us with the most powerful toolbox

BEYOND THE MULTIVIT

From PMS to achy joints, there’s a supplement out there for all your annoying health niggles

SURPRISING CAUSES OF HEADACHES

Headache expert Professor Paul Booton on what could really be at the root of your pain

Good health ACCORDING

This month, the consultant breast cancer surgeon on the power of exercise and being diagnosed herself with stage-III cancer at 40

INFRARED SAUNA THERAPY

Is this ultra-warming light treatment really the path to improved skin and less stress? healthy looks at the evidence

THE LOWDOWN ON GOOD FATS

Find out which ones are your friends – and the ones to avoid

WHAT DOES IT DO? COLLAGEN

It’s been touted as a miracle ingredient to improve signs of ageing and can help with painful joints. But what’s so special about collagen? We investigate

THE EDIT

New studies and stats you need to know about

MIND THE (FIBRE) GAP

We eat way too little of it, which is a big concern for our health. Here’s why you should up your daily intake, from chickpeas to wholewheat pasta

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN… YOU GET CRAVINGS?

Whether it’s your daily walk-to-work croissant or evening alarm call come wine o’clock, food cravings leave us feeling as if we need something when we know we don’t. So, what’s behind those urges?

HEALTHY FOOD

It might be time to add miso soup or a tasty broth

Seasonal saviours

It’s the time of year for getting cosy with comfort food, and nothing ticks the box more than a warming bowl of soup or veg-packed lasagne. These lighter vegetarian takes from Australian wellness guru Lorna Jane Clarkson are sure to satisfy

CARBOHYDRATES: where do we stand today?

We’ve been a fickle friend to carbs over the years – it’s finally time to determine our relationship

GOOD food ACCORDING TO

Chef and nutritionist Dale Pinnock, aka the Medicinal Chef, on the healing power of food

RISE&SHINE

Brunch like a master with Deliciously Ella’s plant-based twists for a new way to start the day

WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH…

An ancient but so-on-trend grain, when picked young it’s bursting with nutrients for a healthy gut, eyes and energy levels

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

They’re big in the vegan foodie scene, so what do BOSH! boys Ian and Henry eat? Nutritionist Jenna Hope takes a look

In season… APPLES

A super source of hidden vitamins and antioxidants, one apple a day definitely helps keep the doctor away

HEALTHY ACTIVE

Strength training prevents falls, improves mood, betters

FOOD TO FUEL

Knowing what to eat before and after specific types of exercise is crucial to getting the best results possible. It’s time to match your intake to your output…

MASTER THE MOVE

Whether you’re looking for an intense hip opener or a party trick, with some patience and practice, you can nail this crowd-pleaser once and for all

BACK TO SCHOOL

It’s a new season, and that means new kit. Here’s everything you need to get your game on

SHOULD I RUN MINDFULLY?

Our healthy panel on what to eat for weight loss, bodyconscious exercise and how to prioritise training

fitness ACCORDING TO…

Perpetual adventure-seeker Sophie, AKA Challenge Sophie, on how to feel empowered, strong and centred

CLASS CRASHERS TOUCH RUGBY

It’s hard work, but fun – so did Hattie Parish find her team spirit?

BEACH and BEYOND

Seeking sun-soaked adventure, Hattie Parish flew to the Caribbean for an alternative island escape

TRAVEL TREND

How many of us continue to check work emails during

MY CORE FOUR

The rugby World Cup-winning captain on being a foodie, coffee and why she loves R&R