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We’re making big steps towards
reducing our plastic use, with Fitness goes
reusable water bottles and grocery carbon-neutral
bags. But we’ve a way to go at
Easter time. Friends of the Earth
say the packaging from Easter
eggs generates 3000 tonnes
of waste every year. Look out
for eggs that are packaged in
materials that can be recycled
easily, like cardboard or foil, and
why not try getting crafty and
dying some of your own?

How to stress less this month April is Stress Awareness Month,

making it a good time to consider how we can be kinder to ourselves. See our section on
how to de-stress (from page 18) and, if you need more support, the Stress Management
Society has a range of resources, including a 10-step stress solution plan, at stress.org.uk
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2020
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COMMUNICATE.
THE PROBLEM IS,
IN A WORLD OF
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Wander at a slow pace
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3 ourselves fun. As the book points out,
Closely linked to the slow living
philosophy is Annie Raser-Rowland’s
book, The Art of Frugal Hedonism
(Melliodora, £20). It aims to take stress
out of our lives by helping us get off
the consumerist treadmill – but not
in a worthy way that involves denying
2
‘A lot of stuff we spend money on
actually makes life less enjoyable in the
long run. And a lot of cheap and free
stuff is very enjoyable indeed. So why
choose the stuff that requires us to work
all the time and get stressed about bank
balances? The frugal hedonist opts for
ditching some pricier habits and lifestyle
expectations in favour of less stress.
They focus their spending where it
provides maximum bang per buck.’
 4

One of the most popular TED

Talks of all time is ‘How to make
stress your friend’ by health
psychologist Kelly McGonigal,
based on her book The Upside
of Stress. Her starting off point:
stress may only be bad for you
if you think it is. Short-term
stress can – according to
various studies – improve
performance, strengthen
immunity, improve learning and
memory, and help you connect 6
with your instincts. Used right,
stress is good for you.

‘How we see the world is how we

experience the world,’ says Kaia
Roman, author of The Joy Plan.
‘The more we see the good, { Stress-busting buys }
the more we feel the good,
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Unfortunately, our brains have
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stuff that happens to us more
easily than the good. To combat
this, we have to make a
conscious effort to stop seeing
the bad – that’s where doing
a complaint cleanse comes in.
Reframing what we focus on,
stopping complaining, bigging
up the good stuff and, ultimately,
retraining ourselves to be
optimists come with many health
benefits, say numerous studies.
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Surprising spring
conditions
(A N D H O W T O B E A T T H E M)
While most of us love this time of year, for some it heralds an unexpected
wellbeing dip. We investigate how you can protect yourself
T
hink of a time of year that has
a negative effect on your health
and the chances are you’ll
pinpoint winter, when colds,
flu and norovirus bugs are often on the
rampage. Spring – with its warmer weather,
blossoming trees and longer, lighter days
– is usually linked with heightened vitality
and improved wellbeing. But that’s not
always the case. In fact, certain conditions
can flare up at this time of year. Here’s
what to look out for, and how you can
spring-proof your health.
ASTHMA
You probably know that the warmer
months can trigger the telltale sneezing
and streaming eyes linked with hay fever.
But did you know that for some, spring can
also bring worsened asthma symptoms?
‘Lots of people with asthma are triggered
by pollens,’ says Dr Andy Whittamore,
Asthma UK’s in-house GP. ‘If you are
allergic to pollens, when you breathe them
in, your body produces chemicals including
histamines, which then result in the
production of mucus and inflammation. As
well as blocking your nose and making your
eyes run, if you have asthma, it could mean
your airways might swell more and make
you more reactive to other triggers, such
as dust and pollution, raising your risk of
an asthma attack.’ Trees including birch,
willow and elm can start releasing pollens
the clinic
from March, so if you react to those
pollens, you’ll notice symptoms through
spring. And if grass pollens are your trigger,
you can expect symptoms to kick in
towards the end of spring. ‘On top of that,
some people find that any sudden change
in weather – whether it gets warmer or
colder – can trigger asthma symptoms,’
adds Dr Whittamore.
Spring-proof yourself Be prepared.
‘Make sure both hay fever and asthma are
well-managed,’ says Whittamore. ‘This
means taking prevention medications
such as antihistamines and your preventer
inhaler.’ It’s a good idea to see your GP
or pharmacist for a medicines review, to
check that you’re using your medicines
correctly, and at the right dosage. See
your GP if you notice that your asthma
symptoms are getting worse.
MENTAL HEALTH
We all know about the winter blues.
But for some, mental health issues can
actually get worse as the days get lighter.
‘In bipolar disorder, for example, some
find manic symptoms can develop in
spring,’ says evolutionary psychologist
Professor Lance Workman. ‘A change in
the amount of daylight affects the body’s
internal clock, or circadian rhythm. Some
people with bipolar disorder are sensitive
to disruptions to the circadian rhythm and
end up with manic symptoms.
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soon as my therapist, Tom, asked
if he could check my pulse and
look at my tongue. After some
questions about my lifestyle, he
asked me to lay face-down on
the table and started applying
pressure to specific points along
my back, all the while asking if I
was experiencing pain. Although
the feeling of his thumb working
my knots was intense, it was also
strangely satisfying and I felt my
muscles relax. I’ll admit, I nearly
chickened out when he started
cracking my toes, but by the
end, I was fully Zen. Tom warned
I might feel sleepy for a while –
and I did nap when I got home.
I’d definitely try acupressure
again, as I noticed instant results.’
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Slow
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Buckwheat lasagne with broccoli
Preparation time: 30 minutes plus
30 minutes resting, 20 minutes drying
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves 4

For the pasta

100g buckwheat flour
200g Italian 00 flour
3 eggs
For the filling
1kg broccoli florets
1 savoy cabbage, cored and chopped
2 tbsp butter
2 shallots, thinly sliced
120ml ricotta cheese
50g grated vegetarian parmesan
Freshly grated nutmeg
For the béchamel
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
475ml milk
100g emmental cheese, diced
Grated vegetarian parmesan, to taste

1 For the pasta, sift the flours together on

a clean surface, and make a well in the
centre. Break the eggs into the well and
combine to form a dough. Knead until
smooth. Wrap and let rest for 30 mins.
2 For the filling, boil the broccoli in salted
water for 2 mins. Transfer to a colander to
drain. Repeat with the cabbage.
3 In a large pan, melt the butter. Add the
shallots, cook gently for a few minutes
then add the cabbage and broccoli.
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for
5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let
cool, then stir in the ricotta, parmesan and
nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.
4 For the béchamel, melt the butter in
a small pan. Add the flour and stir, until it
browns slightly. Gradually stir in the milk.
Cook until the sauce thickens, about
10 mins. Add the emmental, remove from
the heat and add the parmesan. Season.
5 Roll out the pasta, cut into sheets, and
let dry for 20 mins. Bring a pan of salted
water to the boil. Add 1 tsp olive oil and
the pasta, a few pieces at a time. When
it rises, remove and spread flat.
6 Preheat oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan/gas
mark 4. Grease a dish with butter. Place
a layer of pasta in the bottom, cover with
half the veg, spread with ⅓ of the sauce
and repeat. Bake for 20-25 mins.
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Cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves 4
600g aubergines, cut into
½ cm-thick slices
175ml olive oil
1 chilli, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp capers, drained, rinsed
and chopped
10 mint leaves, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 Put the aubergine slices in
a colander, sprinkle with salt, and
let drain for about 30 minutes.
2 Heat a heavy-bottomed non-stick
frying pan over high heat. Rinse the
aubergine slices, pat dry, and brush
with some of the olive oil. Working
in batches if necessary, add the
aubergine to the frying pan and cook
until golden-brown on both sides.
3 In a small bowl, mix together the
chilli, garlic, capers, and mint and
season with salt and pepper.
4 Arrange the aubergine in a salad
bowl, sprinkle with 1 tbsp of the chilli
mixture, and make layers until all the
ingredients are used. Pour over the
remaining oil. Marinate in a cool place
for at least 6 hours, before serving.
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