The under 35’s are particularly affected and are tending towards bulk products, such as pasta and noodles, that are relatively cheaper. According to a recent survey by the Department of Health, 37 per cent of people have said that their diet has suffered as a result of the credit crisis.
ather than shun the recent antics of Miley Cyrus, a London gym has taken the idea of ‘twerking’ and built a new fitness class around the concept! The 45 minute “Twerk it out” class has become the most popular session on the timetable at Gym Box in Holburn, with around 20 participants wiggling their bottoms in each class. A journalist reported that, although she felt a little silly at times, she definitely had a good workout with plenty of squats and lunges to work the legs and full body movements to raise the pulse. If it gets people moving and enjoying exercise – why not?!
Barefoot Running Magazine
Autumn/Winter 2013
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There has been a subsequent call for government ministers to raise the public’s awareness of the importance of having at least five portions of fruit and vegetables each day, as well as educating people as to what exactly constitutes one portion, as many people are unsure.
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lmost one in five adults in the UK are eating less fruit and vegetables due to the increasing cost of produce.