B L U E * M O N D A Y⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today is Blue Monday... It is said to be one of the gloomiest days of the year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Caused by a combination of post-Christmas blues, failed self imposed new year resolutions, long, cold, dark nights, cold and flu bugs and the imminent arrival of unpaid credit card bills after the December spending spree, Blue Monday is a miserable one indeed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you have an impending sense of gloom as Blue Monday signals the start of a new working week, here’s our tips on brightening up your day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Get Outside⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Even if it is for a 20 minute walk at lunchtime, iIt’ll help clear your mind and is the perfect prep for banishing the Blue Monday blues. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. Making Immune Health Your Priority⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Nothing makes a blue day even more blue, than having a cough, cold or flu bug. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Drink plenty of water, get enough sleep and avoiding stress as much as possible. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Topping Up With Vitamin Supplements⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During the winter months, especially if you’re over tired and stressed, vitamin C is your best friend. This antioxidant vitamin helps support a healthy immune system which means you’re better able to fight off bugs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. Being Mindful ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This doesn’t just mean practicing mindfulness meditation. It can mean doing something that makes you stop, pause and think about the moment you’re in.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When Light Blue Becomes Dark Blue ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Most of us feel the blues every now and again, especially when it’s dark and cold outside and there’s nothing to look forward to until spring. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But if you find that your blues are more than that, be kind to yourself and have a chat with your GP. Mental health and wellbeing no longer has the social stigma it once did, and its perfectly ok to talk to someone about not feeling ok. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wishing you light and love x ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wellbeing #mentalhealth #feelingblue #bluemonday #lookafteryourself #mindfulness #meditation #wellness #mood #behappy #mindful #yoga #positive

When healthy food looks this great, why would you choose anything else...? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo: @upbeet_vegan⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #healthyeating #sugarfree #thenewhealthy #newyearnewme #fooddelicious #followfood #foodigram #instagramfoodies #bestfoodfeed #allaboutfood #foodieheaven #healthylifestyle #shareyourtable #foodie #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #foodblogger #healthyfood #eatingfortheinsta

J A N U A R Y B L U E S⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ WIN £35 worth of winter goodies!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The third Monday of January has been awarded the title of Blue Monday due to a combination of post-Xmas blues, cold dark nights, illness and the arrival of unpaid credit card bills... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom! Enter our competition to win a box of health and wellbeing goodies worth over £35, specifically chosen to help you through the winter months. The winner will be picked on Monday 21st January 2019 - so it won't be blue for you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To enter:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. ensure you are following @healthylifecouk ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. like and comment on this post⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. tag 2 friends⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. Closing date is Monday 21st Jan 2019 at 7pm ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Included in your prize is:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1x A Vogel Echinacea - a traditional herbal remedy used for the symptomatic relief of colds, flu and influenza type infections⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1x BetterYou DLux3000 Oral Vit D3 Spray - An easy to use daily vitamin D oral spray which aids bone and teeth health and supports the immune system.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1x Weleda Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream - Replenishing intensive care for dry hands, to keep skin soft, supple and smooth. We love this for it's delicious summer scent!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Take a look at our new website with over 14,000 health and wellbeing products, including vegan-based food, sports nutrition and eco products.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #win #competition #instawin #instacomp #prizedraw #giveaway #freestuff #winning #winfreestuff #healthfood #vegan #healthyeating #wellbeing #healthylifestyle #healthkick #nutrition #bluemonday

Whose given up sugar for January?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Well, if you have, you should be reaping the benefits by now, but if you haven't don't worry, stick with it - it's worth it! Tell us your stories about how you're getting on. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you're still undecided whether to give up or at least cut down, here are some reasons why you might want to consider going sugar free in 2019:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ YOU WILL FEEL GREAT!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ By removing refined sugar from your diet, means you will be cutting out those sugar highs and lows! When you eat foods high in protein and healthy fat instead, they'll supply you with a steadier stream of energy that lasts longer.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ BOOST YOUR INTAKE OF HEALTHY FOODS⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cutting down on sugary foods means there’s more room in your diet for nutrient dense foods like fruit, veg, wholegrains and pulses. So not only are you enjoying the benefits of eating less sugar, you can also get in more beneficial nutrients.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ KEEP A HEALTHY WEIGHT⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Reducing your sugar intake helps you avoid extra weight gain and keeping a healthy weight cuts the risk of 13 types of cancer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ LEARN SOMETHING NEW⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While it’s no secret chocolate and cakes are high in sugar, it’s surprising where else you might find it hidden. When you’re taking on the challenge, you might find you’re paying more attention to nutrition labels and ingredient lists which helps you work out the surprising places sugar finds its way in to. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ IMPROVE YOUR WILLPOWER⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sugar can be addictive. Give it up this month and your willpower to avoid it will be much stronger by the end of the month. It’s time to say yes to saying no.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ (Content source: Cancer Research UK) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #healthyeating #sugarfree #thenewhealthy #newyearnewme #fooddelicious #followfood #foodigram #instagramfoodies #bestfoodfeed #allaboutfood #foodieheaven #healthylifestyle #shareyourtable #foodie #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #foodblogger #healthyfood #eatingfortheinsta #veganuary #veganfood #veganrecipes

The key nutrients to think about... Protein - repairs cells and builds strength. Vitamin B12 - builds DNA and keeps your immune system healthy. Omega-3 & Omega-6 - crucial polyunsaturated fats.Calcium - for strong teeth and bones. Iron - creates important proteins for a strong, healthy body. #veganuary #veganuary2019 #devizes #vegan #wiltshire #shoplocalonline #veganrecipes #vegansupplements www.yourhealthylifeshop.co.uk sign up to @veganuary

As Veganuary gets under way we have added some of their fabulous recipes to our blog. @weareveganuary #devizes #recipes #vegan #veganrecipes #happytohelp #wiltshire

Pop over to our shop on Thursday and you can meet the wonderful @deviterabeer 🍻 a vegan friendly, ethical and local microbrewery - they will be selling a selection of their beers just in time for gifting this Christmas! #devizes #shoplocalonline #visitwiltshire #veganbeer #microbrewery #brewery #beer #craftbeers #giftsforhim #giftsforbeerlovers

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Head over to our website to read our latest blog on staying healthy over Christmas! You can stock up on all the essentials in the blog on our brand new online store! From supplements for digestion after over indulging, and vitamins to help ward off pesky colds and flu! #shoplocalonline #devizes #healthyliving #healthychristmas #healthylife #yourhealthlife #echinacea #charcoalsupplements #visitwiltshire #stayhealthy #christmas

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