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Sun Awareness Week 2025 starts on 3rd May, and runs until 9th May. Started by the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), the aim of this week is to raise awareness around sun protection and cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, and rates continue to rise. Sun Awareness Week provides advice on prevention as well as early detection. By teaching prevention, BAD aims to raise awareness of the dangers of burning and excessive tanning, and to discourage people from using sun beds. They also teach people how to spot the signs of skin cancer, thereby increasing the number of people diagnosed early.
There are lots of ways to protect our bodies from sun damage. Protective clothing and eyewear is a great way to ensure you don’t suffer ill effects. Limit your sun time, especially between 10am and 4pm. Say no to tanning beds – safe tanning beds simply don’t exist! Instead they expose you to intense UV radiation, which increases your risk of skin cancer and skin damage.
Suncream and aftersun is all really important in protecting your skin against harmful damage. No single sun protection method, including suncream, can offer 100 per cent protection against harmful UV rays. It’s important to ensure you have an established skin care routine to ensure you get maximum protection. High factor suncream is important, and don’t forget to reapply throughout the day. After sun care is key too! It offers a multitude of benefits: it soothes, cools and hydrates your skin. This helps prevent premature ageing of the skin.
Here’s our top picks for sun care products, don’t forget if any of our recommended products are sold out you can check out our full range here:
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Easter is just around the corner, and that means one thing: CHOCOLATE! No matter what age you are, Easter bank holidays conjure up wonderful memories of eating far too much chocolate (is there such a thing?).
We’ve been adding some fantastic products that are guaranteed to impress your nearest and dearest. From truffles to Easter eggs, hot chocolate powder to gift bars – check out our top 10 products which we’d most like to receive this Easter….
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Searching for delicious meat-free feasts to serve your nearest and dearest? Look no further than our compendium of plant-based recipes! Tasty vegan meals that are guaranteed crowd pleasers. Who said meat-free eating is boring?
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Pancake day is nearly here!
Our latest article serves as your passport to a pancake adventure like no other. Join us as we explore tantalising flavour combinations, discover unique ingredients, and unlock the secrets to crafting pancakes that are as nutritious as they are delicious.
Whether you’re a seasoned pancake connoisseur or a breakfast enthusiast looking to elevate your morning routine, our go-to guide is sure to inspire you. Get ready to stack, drizzle, and indulge in a world of pancake possibilities, all curated with the health-conscious consumer in mind. Let the journey begin, and may every flip be a step towards pancake perfection!
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Lentils are sourced from the lentil plant (Lens Culinaris) which originates in Asia and North Africa. It has long been cultivated by humans as a food source. The earliest archaeological evidence of lentils dates back to Paleolithic times!
There are so many uses for lentils. They are popular with vegetarians and vegans. They are a great source of protein and carbohydrates. Lentils also contain high levels of calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins and iron.
We stock lots of lentils! From Red to Brown, Puy to Yellow! Here are just some of the ways you can use these amazing pulses!
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Hazelnuts are popular all over the world for their delightful crunch, wonderful texture and deep, resonant nuttiness, which comes to the fore especially when they’re roasted. They’re also a very pleasing shape and size, which makes them perfect for putting in the centre of homemade chocolates. They’re brilliant in all kinds of recipes, both sweet and savoury, and no chef should be without a supply in their kitchen cupboard.
Hazelnuts are sold with or without their skins. There are many health benefits of hazelnuts, and anyone eating them for these should choose the skin-on variety to reap the benefits of the nuts’ antioxidant content, which is concentrated mainly in the skin. A study in 2015 showed that compounds found in hazelnut skins lead to a decreased risk of colon cancer. It’s also been shown in research that hazelnut oil is fantastic to rub into your skin, as it moisturises, leads to an increase in collagen production, reduces wrinkles and protects against sun damage. It’s also superb in salad dressings!
Ground hazelnuts (sometimes called hazelnut flour) contain no gluten, so they’re an invaluable ingredient for gluten-free chefs, and make really excellent biscuits, cakes and bread, adding a luscious texture as well as heart-healthy nutrition and a lip-smacking taste.
If you’d like to know more about how to use hazelnuts, here are some fantastic recipes to get you started….
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Umami is one of the five basic tastes (as well as sweet, salty, sour and bitter). It’s characterised by a pronounced ‘savoury’ taste and is found in many different foods. Humans have receptors in the taste buds lining their tongue which respond specifically to umami tastes – these were identified in 2002, but way back in 1908 a Japanese scientist called Dr. Kikunae Ikeda, a professor of physical chemistry at the University of Tokyo, had identified umami as distinct from the other basic tastes, conducting a series of experiments to isolate the building blocks of this intense savouriness.
After extracting glutamic acid from various foods, Ikeda identified glutamate as being the source of umami; we’ve all heard of monosodium glutamate – this has acquired a bad reputation, but the upshot of several years of research has suggested it’s largely harmless and can actually be of benefit, as it reduces the need for salt – and while it can enhance appetite, it also increases satiety. However, there are plenty of more natural sources of umami, so let’s take a look at some of these….
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Sometimes when we know a food is good for us, it’s still a drag to actually get it inside us. How many times has someone told you you should be eating something that looks and tastes awful? Luckily, berries hit a wonderful sweet spot: they’re gorgeous to eat, look beautiful on the plate, and have an outstandingly brilliant effect on your health too. It’s a win-win situation!
Berries have some of the highest antioxidant readings of all food, which means they’re excellent at preventing your body ageing and degrading. Their high content of flavonoids (anti-inflammatory plant pigments) means they may reduce cognitive decline by around two and a half years, according to a Harvard study. But wait, aren’t berries full of sugar? Well, yes, but they’re natural, unrefined fruit sugars which, because they’re bound up with the fibre also found in berries, won’t dangerously spike your blood sugar levels. So grab a handful of berries today – here are some of the wisest (and tastiest) choices….
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We have all the recipes you need to be inspired to create a lip-smackingly delicious Easter weekend, from Easter treats such as simnel cake and healthy chocolate eggs to some vegan and gluten-free takes on traditional Easter showpiece dishes.
We have everything you could wish for to create an unforgettable foodie extravaganza this Easter, so come and have a look at our top ten recipes to make your Easter truly amazing!
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Start preparing now – this is a time to show your other half the full depth of your love for them, so be romantic, and be generous!
Love is a wonderful thing – it makes us happy; gives us a purpose; makes our hearts sing with joy. It has the power to exhilarate and motivate us, and it’s also been shown many times to be excellent for our health, both our physical health and also our mental health.
So get ready for the big day now with the Healthy Supplies gift guide….
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