Did You Know? The old saying "You are what you eat" holds true for your skin as well as your health. A poor diet is as bad for your skin as cigarette smoking. Here's an excellent round-up of the best foods to eat for your skin from BBC Good Food pink butterfly Large group of people Are you stuck at a desk all day? Here are 4 great tips to help you 'Hip and Healthify your office' from Hip & Healthy Magazine pink butterfly bullet Olive OilTop Tips! Simple ways to reduce the amount of saturated fat in your diet: thanks to Prevention.com pink butterfly bullet point Family walking on path smiling by monkeybusinessimagesDid You Know? Sunshine directly onto your skin helps you produce vitamin D, which fights depression, heart disease & osteoporosis. There's not a lot of sun around at the moment....but try to get outside for a natural boost when it does appear! Pink butterfly bullet HuffPost Did You Know? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day - your mother's right! A healthy breakfast gives you energy, improves concentration - and helps to prevent weight gain. We thought you'd enjoy this Huffpost article on healthy breakfasts from around the world pink butterfly bullet Did you know? If you suffer from hay fever, you can get a better night's sleep if you wash your hair at bed time. Pollen is sticky and can transfer to your pillow, affecting you during the night. There are lots more helpful hints here. pink butterfly bullet10 April 2013 Did you know? April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer responds well to treatment if it's detected early - so don't put off visiting your GP if you're worried about symptoms. Don't let embarrassment stop you! Useful link: BBC Health on bowel cancer pink butterfly bullet 28 March 2013 kshocolat Dark Chocolate Bar by Boz BrosHappy Easter! Did you know? Dark chocolate has health benefits (as if we needed an excuse!). It's packed with antioxidants, and some studies say it helps lower blood pressure. Remember it's also packed with calories...but enjoy a little dark chocolate this Easter! butterfly bullet point Did you know? You can "Love Your Liver" in 3 simple steps: keep off alcohol for 2-3 days in a row; take regular exercise; cut down on sugar and fat. The British Liver Trust has launched its Love Your Liver campaign - find out more. pink butterfly bullet PorridgeDid You Know? One way to help stay healthy and fit this winter is to have a hearty breakfast. Porridge is perfect: a warm bowl of porridge on a cold morning will give you energy, and keep you feeling full for longer. Add dried or fresh fruit and you won't need sugar - and it'll help you hit your 5-a-day target too! More breakfast ideas here, from NHS Choices. pink butterfly bullet 4 January 2013 Keen to take more exercise this New Year -- but less keen on exercising in the cold? Here's a wonderful tip: pop your workout clothes into the tumble dryer for a few minutes so they're warm when you put them on! pink butterfly bullet 13 December 2012 Hands reaching out by Ljupco Stay healthy for Christmas - wash your hands! That's our tip this week, as many succumb to flu and stomach bugs. Keeping your hands clean really is the best defence. We wish you good health this holiday season!