THE food INFLUENCER

WELCOME TO HEALTHY

Summer is a state of mind. With the longer, lighter

WHO’S IN YOUR HEALTHY

Our contributors reveal the summer habit they want to hold on to

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

Healthy Start

We’re probably all a little bit guilty of taking those

DO YOU WANT TO LIVE TO 100?

Or even longer, as scientists now believe that the

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT CARBS

First we were told to give up bread, but given swimsuit

TREND TO TRY TRX YOGA

Whether you want to make yoga more challenging or simpler

SWERVE THE HAIRDRYER

Your locks often take a battering in the summer, thanks

WIN! OUR FEEL-GOOD GIFTS

For your chance to win these wellbeing goodies, enter by 25 September

WIN! A fitness holiday in Norfolk

Clear your mind and rev up your energy levels with this fantastic prize from No 1 Boot Camp

TIME TO RETREAT

Rest your mind and body, and reclaim your inner calm on this glorious wellness break in Ibiza

WHAT’S HOT NOW

Get every last drop of sunshine, and keep the feel-good vibe through to autumn with these season-specific products

HEALTHY HEROES

Who are the people behind your favourite stores? This issue, we meet Megan, a supervisor from Romford

WIN! A luxury stay in Oxford

De-stress, unwind and recharge with this fantastic prize and reader offer – your body will thank you for it

WE TRY YOU BUY

Be ready for whatever life throws at you with these products to help you stay feeling and looking good. healthy reader Alice Cornell tried them out

HEALTH by STEALTH

Reader tips to make living easier for you, every day. You’re welcome

ARE WE SNACKING TOO MUCH?

Almost two-thirds of women eat between meals at least twice a day, and 58 per cent of women are overweight or obese – so is our snacking out of control?

BRING YOUR HOLIDAY HOME

The feelgood factor that comes with a getaway doesn’t have to end when you land home. Make your healthy holiday habits last with our expert advice

Healthy balance

From talking about our struggles with mental health

“Everything catches up with you in the end Clockwise”

Model and presenter Lisa Snowdon, 45, has been working for an impressive quarter of a century. She talks about what time has taught her about looking after her body

Life skills HOW TO STOP DOING EVERYTHING

Experts agree delegation is critical to both success and happiness, yet it’s a seldom-used skill. Here’s how to nail it, and reap the benefits, at work and home

HAS MINDFULNESS GONE TOO FAR?

We’ve been sold the idea it can cure everything from stress to depression, overeating to poor sleep. But is mindfulness the magic bullet it seems? And is it good to be so introspective?

IS IT TIME TO CUT YOUR HOURS?

Focusing on what really matters is what really matters.

7 SIMPLE CHANGES TO SLEEP BETTER

If you want to sleep well at night, then you need to change what you do during the day, says Dr Nerina Ramlakhan

IRON

A surprising number of women are deficient in this essential mineral, found in every cell of the body. Here’s what you should know (and it isn’t all about eating your spinach, though that helps)

SALT

Everyone needs to eat a bit, but what are the health considerations?

HOW TO GO ORGANIC THIS SEPTEMBER

It’s #OrganicSeptember and, while the organic market has never been healthier, the cost of adding it to your shop can be daunting. Here’s how to ease yourself in gently

DOES YOUR CHILD NEED SUPPLEMENTS?

Are vitamin and mineral formulas a parenting must, or should a healthy diet suffice? Specialist dietician Rebecca McManamon has the lowdown.

WHAT’S HAPPENING… WHEN I’M DEHYDRATED?

The lowdown on what’s really going on when you feel thirsty

…FOAM SCLEROTHERAPY

In recent years, this minimally invasive, antiageing treatment for varicose veins has become more popular. So what is it and does it work?

5 HEALTH MISTAKES EVEN EXPERTS MAKE

You exercise, eat your five a day and get eight hours’ sleep. But is that enough? Here are the health traps it’s easy to fall into, without realising it

THE health INFLUENCER

This issue, Dr Xand van Tulleken discusses diet confusion, the importance of being sociable, and his love of coffee!

THE EDIT

New studies and stats you need to know about

COSMETIC CONFIDENCE

On the face of it, make-up is about changing the way

How about some bee venom in your face cream?

Beauty has gone weird and wonderful. Meet the natural next-gen ingredients – that work

SUMMER HAIR SOS

You might love the warmer months, your hair not so much. Here’s how to treat it to some late-season TLC

KNOW YOUR skıncare ABCs

You’ve probably noticed vitamins popping up in all the latest formulations – as well as some old classics. But do you know which ones will help you beat your particular skin concern?

THE beauty INFLUENCER

The natural beauty blogger Kate Murphy shares her know-how

BOOK THAT EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Another reason to enjoy an early, sun-drenched dinner

LAST OF THE SUMMER SUNSHINE

Vibrant, colourful meals perfect for sharing, courtesy of flavourful Nigerian dishes and smart energy-packed healthy carbs

HOW DO I COOK WITH… TAHINI

This tasty paste is good for far more than homemade houmous – packed with plantbased goodness from the sesame seed, it offers a heap of healthy benefits

In season… EDIBLE FLOWERS

The Insta-trend proving beautiful blooms aren’t just for vases

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

How does golden girl Jessica Ennis-Hill eat now she’s

BOWLS OF goodness

You don’t need meat to sustain your energy – try these proteinpacked, plant-based meals instead

MILK evil or essential?

It’s the issue dividing healthistas: those who still do traditional cow’s milk, versus those who won’t let it near their turmeric latte. So, what’s the truth about the benefits of cow’s milk? And can you match them on a plant-based diet?

THE HAPPINESS WORKOUT

We all have days where we lack a bit of confidence.

FITSPIRATION Are the gym selfies really helping?

Your social media feeds are probably full of them. But will looking at photos of strangers’ abs really help you hit your fitness goals?

MASTER THE MOVE DOWNWARD DOG

You’ll do it over and over in most yoga classes, so do it right!

THE KIT LIST SPORTS BRAS

A well-fitting, activity-specific sports bra is arguably your most important piece of gear. Here’s what to buy

THE fitness INFLUENCER

This issue, Adam Stansbury, aka The Plant Powered PT, discusses fads, fakes and the meat-free route to fitness

THE TRAINER QA Will yoga help me lose weight?

healthy’s Niki Rein on the benefits of yoga, beating back pain while exercising, and working out after a break

CLASS CRASHERS SWING TRAIN

healthy’s Jo Levitas gets into the swing of things…

A TIME TO SLOW DOWN

Failing to keep up with frantic city life, Francesca Specter travelled to the Sisterhood Camp Retreat in a remote part of Wales, to learn how to live more creatively

TRAVEL TREND SOUL SURFING

Autumn is the perfect time to hit the UK’s beaches

MY CORE FOUR

JESSICA WRIGHT The fitness and fashion entrepreneur and ex-TOWIE star, on living a balanced life