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French Yoghurt Cake is the simplest of cakes to make. Everyone in France knows how to make this cake and I first remember trying this on one of my many holidays with my family to the South of France. It’s sweet but not too in your face (considering the amount of sugar in it) and is so light and satisfying! You normally eat it plain, but I saw this recipe featured on one of my favourite blogger’s site and I adore raspberries- so I had to include them THE INGREDIENTS(Makes one large cake)– 500g of plain natural yoghurt– 1 mug...

Para entender bien cómo se desgastan las articulaciones es importante saber cuál es su función y cómo la llevan a cabo. Los extremos de los huesos están recubiertos de cartílago, un tejido duro pero flexible que actúa amortiguando y facilitando el movimiento. El engranaje lo completan los ligamentos y la cápsula articular que permite fijar la articulación; además, es donde se secreta el líquido sinovial, encargado de lubricar y nutrir la articulación.Las articulaciones permiten que exista movimiento entre los huesos y que podamos mover, girar y doblar las distintas partes de nuestro cuerpo. Algunas articulaciones actúan como si fueran “bisagras”,...

Healthy Smoothie RecipesSimple and easy smoothiesThere seems to be endless options for creating smoothies. But what distinguishes a “healthy” one from the rest? Scoops of ice cream or severe, fat-free versions don’t meet the criteria. A healthy smoothie needs to keep you well-hydrated and should include protein, healthy types of carbohydrates, and good fats to fuel your body.From berry-packed breakfast beverages to green veggie refreshers, we’ve discovered the top smoothies. They’re all rich in vitamins and antioxidants and, best of all, they don’t skimp on flavor.1. Peanut butter banana smoothieAn oldie but a goodie, the peanut butter smoothie provides long-lasting...

You know that phrase, “Do what’s most important first thing in the morning”? That doesn’t mean check your email or scroll through Twitter and Instagram. It means perform some morning exercises. Considering the fact your day is mostly going to be spent sitting in front of your screen, the best thing you can do when you open your eyes is get your blood flowing.Should You Eat Breakfast Before or After a Workout?That doesn’t mean you need to bang out a whole workout (especially if you’re more of an evening exerciser), but activating certain muscles in the a.m. can decrease your...

Eating more fruit is an excellent way to improve overall health and reduce the risk of disease.Fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, and they are high in fiber. Fruits also provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants, including flavonoids.Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce a person’s risk of developing heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and diabetes. Citrus fruits and berries may be especially powerful for preventing disease.A 2014 study ranked “powerhouse” fruit and vegetables by high nutrient density and low calories. Lemons came out top of the list, followed by strawberry, orange, lime,...