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Cross over to the dark (chocolate) side
At Balance Box we’ve delved into the wonderful world of chocolate in search of the answer (or justification) to the question: ‘Are there any benefits to eating chocolate’ We found that it all depends on the approach you take So, before you...
Zero-waste journey, but how?
Do any of us know what we’re doing when we start our zero-waste journey Going shopping – Don’t go unprepared, a list always helps, best not to go shopping when you’re hungry either, you might buy food and treats your eyes...
8 Healthy-Heart Foods
Did you know over the course of our lifetime we have the same number of heart beats as a chicken That’s approximately 2 billion beats in a lifetime You’re probably wondering why we live longer than a chicken This is because a chicken’s heart...
Honey is the star of the show!
Try a Honey Face Mask If you are looking for the perfect at home facial, then look no further As there are some fantastic natural products that will work wonders for your skin, lying around in your kitchen already Honey is the star of...
Managing stress; The balancing act.
It’s no secret that stress has become a common part of life and whilst there is nothing wrong with a bit of stress every so often, a lot of us nowadays struggle from chronic stress due to modern day living Demanding jobs, lack of sleep,...
New Year, New You
Mince pies, mulled wine, christmas pudding it’s easy to over-indulge during the christmas period, and how could we not when access to these delicious foods is limited to just once a year It’s a time when exercise and portion control seem to go...
Tips for Making New Years Resolutions
It’s that time of year again- the end of the year in fact During the last few days of December the buzz of Christmas begins to die down and there is a sudden expectation that we start to think about our New Year’s Resolutions We like to...
Eat your way to better sleep
We are all aware of the impact nutrition has on fuelling our bodies to take on the day, but what about the influence nutrition has on getting a good night sleep Sleep deprivation is not only leaving us feeling more tired, looking drained or with...