Did you know that shift workers are more likely to have digestive issues, higher body mass index and be more prone to long term health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes? We know that long hours and irregular meal times can leave you reaching for fatty, salty or sugary foods for a quick energy…
This salad is quick to prepare, full of flavour and packed with nutritious veggies that will leave you feeling fuller for longer. It’s the perfect meal to prepare in advance and take along to work, as we talked about in our blog post all about eating healthily whilst working shifts. You can use whatever noodles…
Did you know that your gut is home to trillions of different microbes which can influence your mood, appetite and immune system? And it’s very important to keep those microbes in balance for you to feel healthy and happy. There could be up to 2,000 different species of bacteria living in your gut right now.…
Fermented foods are an excellent source of good bacteria that can help to keep your digestive system in tip-top condition. That’s why we have made them the focus of our latest healthy lifestyles article (which you can read here). But dolloping a pile of cold and tangy preserved vegetables on the side of your main…
This month, DBT member Andy Sproson has written us an article about his journey from a health wake-up call to becoming a fitness instructor and all-round healthy lifestyle inspiration. “In 2013, in my mid-forties and with just a few years to go until retirement from the force, I went (or was sent if I’m honest)…
We mentioned back in April that we had begun a community growing project with members who said they had an interest in being a part of such an initiative when they completed our healthy lifestyles survey at the start of the year. We sent a selection of tomato seeds out across the county so that…
The link between food, mood and emotional eating is a hefty subject that’s not to be taken lightly. But digging in can really open up some interesting patterns and information. Emotional eating is more common than often admitted and is defined as “eating in response to negative emotions or stress”. In today’s society, we have…
This recipe is phenomenally easy, as the pan does all the work for you. It’s also a wonderful way to use up leftover tomatoes. To make this recipe even healthier, use a wholewheat pasta. Wholewheat pasta has a higher fibre content than its regular counterpart and fibre is a key to keeping our digestive systems…
At the start of the year, we sent out a membership survey to help shape the Derbyshire Benevolent Trust’s Healthy Lifestyles project. An overwhelming number of you responded, and reported a strong interest in and understanding of health and wellness issues. We know that this is an area which is important to DBT members, so…
With Spring drawing in and the weather starting to look more promising (most days anyway), it’s a great time to get outdoors more and embrace the nature that is on our doorsteps. When the term ‘outdoor exercise’ gets thrown around, we often cringe back thinking we’re having to pick up running or some other cardio…
