In the hectic everyday life, more and more women feel the need to access the world of fitness and health with the immediacy and speed of a click on their smartphone. It is precisely from this need that Alice Veglio, international model, influencer and personal trainer with Coni certification started her business. Graduated in Holistic Sciences at Leonardo Da Vinci University of Rome in 2017, in her curriculum Alice boasts work apprenticeships at the Dubai Carbon Center of Excellence first as a project assistant and then as a journalist for The Sustainability magazine and as a junior project manager in 2018 at the Wgeo delle United Nations. In 2016 Alice was also selected among the 100 best students worldwide to participate in the Zero Hackathon, the first competition of ideas and entrepreneurship for young talents that was held at the FAO in Rome. In 2019 Alice Veglio also reached 2nd place at Miss Multiverse World Finals in Punta Cana: the first beauty, intelligence, fitness and entrepreneurship competition in the world for the 21st century women.

Graduated in economics and business management, she is one of the few Italian personal trainers to be a certified student of the American College of Sports Medicine, the largest institution in the world for sports medicine operators and an international reference point for all professionals in the sector. In January 2019 Alice takes advantage of her double university education to carry out an innovative project on the market: one of the first online fitness programs entirely in Italian to promote health and empowerment throughout the female world. I wanted to bring a new digital fitness concept. What separated women from achieving their physical and health goals was time. My program really offers the comfort and simplicity of being able to always have your personal trainer with you without the need to travel. Thus was born the fitness portal http://www.fitness.aliceveglio.com which in less than a year has reached over 10.000 female members who are active regularly. Alices company WANDERLUST FZE is based in the UAE, where she is well-known as model, influencer and trainer and has successfully reached in a few months revenues over 6 figures from her online business.

In addition to this Alice innovates the way of teaching fitness on YouTube with live masterclasses that promote topics related to the health and personal growth of women and their fulfillment. The channel has reached 32.000 subscribers in a few months and is regularly followed by thousands of people with videos reaching over 200k views. I like to call it holistic fitness: a new vision of wellness that puts the mental well-being and health of each person first. I am fighting to share true information in an era when between all this aggressive marketing, false information and technicalities it seems impossible to discover the way to true inner well-being ". Alice shares her mission daily also on Instagram where she counts over 150 thousand followers. At the moment she is dedicated to sharing content on social networks together with a team of 10 people to further expand her online fitness platform which represents an absolute novelty in the market of Italy and the UAE and represents a great innovation in the fitness industry. Bright and Fit has also released the official app on the Google and Apple stores, the first 100% Italian fitness app. It was designed to make a healthy lifestyle more accessible with all the information just one click away. I want to make it easier for all women to stay fit by utilizing the best certified protocols and the infinite potential of the digital world ".

Alice is spreading her influence worldwide and in all ME sharing the highest level of innovation in fitness and wellness field and her approach made by the mix of motivation, right information and her focus on women empowered has really made Bright & Fit one of the most successful startups in the Middle East this year.

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Virtual VeloSano participant knows firsthand the importance of funding research, and finding a cure

CLEVELAND Since beginning in 2014, the VeloSano Bike to Cure has raised more than $21 million for research, trials, and cancer treatment, here at the Cleveland Clinic. Now, the pandemic may have forced VeloSano to go virtual in 2020, but make no mistake, its not stopping the army of participants committed to the cause.

Among them is Kate Watson, a busy mom, leading an active healthy lifestyle with two beautiful little girls and a loving husband. But in 2016 she got news no woman wants to hear.

I was diagnosed with metastatic or stage 4 breast cancer. I was 35 years old with no family history. Two young kids at home. It came out of left field, Kate said as we talked to her via Zoom.

By the time she was diagnosed, the disease had already metastasized, spreading to several other places on her body including lymph nodes in her chest, her spine, pelvis, and the bone in one leg. Doctors determined Kate was not a candidate for surgery. Rather, they took the approach of attacking the cancer with targeted chemotherapy.

The average life span for someone diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer is just three years. Kates treatment results have been amazing.

Currently there is no evidence of active disease, which is not the norm for somebody with this diagnosis. This week will actually be my 75th chemo infusion. I will be in treatment for the rest of my life because there is no cure for metastatic breast cancer, Kate shared.

When Kate beat the average life expectancy, she decided it was time to give back to the people she really credits with helping her.

Last year was our first ride with VeloSano. My husband and I both signed up for the 10-mile and it was so much fun and just so uplifting. It just felt so good giving back to the people who gave it to me, she shared.

Crossing the finish line of last years VeloSano is something Kate compares to finishing chemotherapy. Shes taking back some of the power cancer can have over your life. Her doctors and cheer team at the Cleveland Clinic by her side, throughout this journey.

I just looked at them and saw their optimism and their determination and their hope. That I could lead a full life. And thats why today, I want to support them because I want anybody to know thats facing a cancer diagnosis, that there is hope, she said.

On Saturday, Kate will be joined by her family, friends, and neighbors in Rocky River. Each lap around their street is a mile. The Beaconsfield Bikers will be doing 20 laps to make up a 10-mile ride. And its important to point out that you dont have to bike this year. The Virtual VeloSano allows folks to participate in any number of ways including walking, running, hiking, riding a scooter, however you like.

There is still time to get involved with the event. You can sign up here.

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When it comes to a childs relationship with physical activity, its clear that parents play a major role.

Parents are typically the earliest influence in the childs development of attitudes and values, including those related to food, body image and exercise, said Claire Mysko, CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association.

Research on this topic has found that children of parents who are overly concerned about their weight are at increased risk for modeling their unhealthy attitudes and behaviors, like compulsive exercise, she added. On the flip-side, research indicates that children of parents who have a healthy relationship with food, exercise and body image are more likely to have positive self-esteem, improved school and social functioning, and a reduced risk for eating disorders.

Its natural to want to encourage your child to be active to promote their physical and mental health, but parents should be mindful of the way they go about this. Sometimes, focusing too much on exercise can foster negative associations in kids.

To help promote positive relationships with fitness, HuffPost spoke to Mysko and other experts to identify everyday ways parents can instill a healthy attitude about exercise in their kids.

Separate exercise from physical appearance.

One major way to foster a healthy attitude toward exercise is to separate it from how a person looks.

In our thin-obsessed culture, its too easy for children to come to believe that the purpose of exercise is to obtain a thin body or to lose weight or to achieve a certain physical appearance, said Rebecca Puhl, a professor in the department of human development and family sciences and deputy director for the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut. These messages are damaging to youth, so parents need to be mindful of those broader societal messages that children see and hear, and to instead focus on engaging in physical activity for the purpose of health and well-being.

As with other issues, parents can offer counter-messaging to combat the harmful notions about fitness and body image that kids may absorb from advertising, pop culture or even their peers. Caregivers should avoid words, behaviors and actions that tie exercise to the pursuit of weight loss.

Parents can encourage physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle rather than a means to achieving a certain weight or body size, Mysko said. By shifting the focus away from appearance, we can frame exercise in the context of joyful movement: walking the dog, play dates at the park, impromptu dance parties, and more.

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Talk about physical activity in a positive way.

Parents should examine their own attitudes toward exercise and try to work through any harmful tendencies. They should also be mindful of their communication about physical activity in front of their children.

Small comments can have a lasting impact on a child as they develop beliefs about their body image and satisfaction or dissatisfaction, said Lindsey Giller, a clinical psychologist in the Mood Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute. If a parent says, Ugh, in order to eat that dessert, Im going to need to spend hours at the gym or I hate exercising, its such a drag, kids pick up on that and internalize it.

If parents make it clear that they see exercise as a chore or negative experience, that view may rub off on their children. Instead, they can make an effort to talk about movement in a positive way and highlight how it makes them feel good physically and mentally.

Parents could also speak about their enjoyment of a challenging physical activity, said Nailah Coleman, a sports medicine pediatrician and American College of Sports Medicine fellow. When finishing a nice run, game of catch or swim in the pool, a parent could say, Wow! That was fun! Even though running that mile was hard/even though it is difficult to throw very far right now/even though swimming that last lap made me tired, I am proud that I finished it and did my best. How do you feel about our activity?

Model an active lifestyle.

Our children are much more likely to follow our behavior than to follow our instructions, Coleman noted, adding that parents can serve as models for active living. If we do it regularly and with enjoyment, they will consider it part of a healthy life and be more likely to do it, too, especially if we include them in our activities.

Parents should try to encourage and integrate movement in everyday life. Those who are able-bodied may consider participating in adult sports leagues, biking to work, going for regular runs and taking dance classes.

Hold family yoga classes, especially with young children, as its an excellent way to do healthy exercise which also promotes more general emotional wellbeing, suggested psychotherapist Noel McDermott. Active play with younger kids in the local park is great fun. If you have the courage to learn to climb trees in your local park, children love this form of activity, which is also great exercise. Family days out rambling is also a great, fun activity which provides super bonding time, exercise and all the well-being benefits of being in nature.

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Find out what type of movement your kids enjoy.

Another way parents can help foster a healthy attitude toward exercise is by asking their children what type of movement makes them feel good inside and out, Mysko said.

If kids dont have an answer, you can suggest some ideas and see which they might be willing to try. It doesnt have to be a formal sports team, but could simply be riding their bike, dancing to their favorite music or at-home yoga. Dont show displeasure if they arent interested in your favorite form of exercise, and instead be supportive of their participation in whichever activities they enjoy.

Together, you might consider creating an activity list for the upcoming week or month, Giller suggested. Kids are more likely to buy into things if they feel an element of control in choosing the way to participate.

You can give kids control by involving them in decision-making about group activities, like choosing the route for your family walk. Once youve determined which forms of physical activity they enjoy, show your support by signing them up for programs, providing transportation, buying equipment and even engaging in the exercise with them. Identify times of day that are best for these activities and make them a regular part of the family routine.

Make movement fun for the whole family whether its going for a walk or bicycle ride as a family, building an obstacle course and timing how long it takes for the kids to complete it, or blasting music to have a dance party to start the day, Giller said. Parents can plan activities or trips that promote new ways to exercise, such as hiking, kayaking, rock climbing. Allowing kids to invite friends along also helps to make exercise more social and fun.

Dont make it about competitive sports.

Avoid becoming too focused on competitive sports as the only or major form of exercise, McDermott advised. There is an important role for those activities, but it can become problematic. The focus should be on health and wellbeing, not success or achievement.

He noted that interest in competitive sports often evolves naturally from general enjoyment of physical activity, so its best to let it happen that way, rather than push competition on kids. Seeing exercise strictly as a way to win is not a particularly healthy attitude.

Its better to value exercise in a way that emphasizes health and wellbeing, not simply excellence, McDermott explained. Exercise needs to be seen in the context of whole person development and not simply be an end in itself.

Parents should focus on skill-based accomplishments, rather than wins or numbers like calories burned and pounds lost.

Look for ways to praise the childs effort in developing the n
ew skill, whether that is doing jump rope, riding a bicycle, or learning to play a sport, Giller suggested. When a child notices improvement in a new activity, they are more likely to stick with it.

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Never use exercise in the context of shame or punishment.

Avoid body-shaming as a way to motivate kids to get moving, Giller advised. Statements such as look at how much weight youve gained from sitting around on your computer these past three months or when was the last time you moved? are likely to induce feelings of shame and insecurity about ones body and may backfire in terms of a childs willingness to engage in any physical activity.

When kids are engaging in physical activity, dont show judgment or suggest theyre doing something wrong (unless they are at risk for harm). This makes the activity less enjoyable.

Parents should not force children to engage in vigorous physical activity or specific activity programs against their will, noted Russell R. Pate, a former ACSM fellow and director of the Childrens Physical Activity Research Group at the University of South Carolina. Parents should not criticize their children (particularly in front of siblings and peers) if they are not successful with a particular physical activity. Rather, parents should help children find forms of activity they enjoy and feel successful with, and then reinforce participation in those activities.

Using exercise as a form of punishment is also a big no-no. Rather than relieving stress, it makes movement inherently more stressful and negative. Physical activity should not be something kids dread; it should be something they feel self-motivated to pursue.

Pay attention to your childs behavior.

Even if you follow all the expert advice, its still important to pay attention to your childs relationship with exercise. Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh, executive director of FEAST (Families Empowered And Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders), said that some children learn harmful attitudes, but others may simply have a more innate inclination.

If you see a young person starting to have strong thoughts and behaviors that center on eating or exercise, have your antenna up, she cautioned. There may be a mental illness coming into play, and that needs to be treated differently.

One thing to look out for is if your child is engaging in a physical activity not because they want to, but because they feel like they have to, and if theyre giving themselves breaks to rest when theyre tired. Excessive or compulsive exercise is often a symptom of eating disorders.

If you suspect that your young person is experiencing mental illness that involves eating, body image, or exercise, then its a really good idea to check in with a mental health professional who is trained in eating disorders, Lyster-Mensh explained. Eating disorder professionals are very good at figuring out the difference between an impulse that is true to the person and one that is being driven by mental illness. Early intervention with eating disorders is really important. It can save a life.

This story is part of Dont Sweat It, a HuffPost Life series on improving your relationship with fitness. Were giving you a guide on the latest thinking on exercise and why weve been conditioned to hate it in the past. Mental health and body-positive fitness experts will offer guidance and show you how to find a routine that works for you. Find all of our coverage here.

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Food Circle was launched in 2018 on a shoe-string. Co-founders Paul Simpson and James Barthorpe met while working for one of the UKs largest surplus food re-distributors.

Simpson was inspired by this model. After seeing the positive impact that reducing food waste could have on the environment [I] wanted to create a business that stopped surplus food from going to waste whilst also helping others live a healthy lifestyle, he told FoodNavigator.

Simpson pitched the idea to Barthorpe and asked him if he was up for the ride. Fortunately, James instantly loved the idea to create an online store where customers could purchase surplus food that is in-date and healthy too.

The new entrepreneurs 'saved up money, left their jobs and launched in January 2018 on a shoe string.

Since then, Food Circle Supermarket has sold over 500,000 surplus food and drink items through its online store.

Food Circle Supermarket has direct partnerships with all of the brands it works with. The company works to forge close working relationships that sees brands alert the company to surplus stock, and both parties come to an agreement.

The stock is then delivered to Food Circle Supermarkets depot in Sheffield. Food Circle Supermarket is a fully centralised model. All stock comes to the depot in Sheffield, where it is stored, sold via Food Circle Supermarkets own e-commerce store, and then picked and packed before being shipped out to customers directly across the UK and ROI via the couriers.

This system means the company can be confident in the quality of the products it supplies to customers. This direct from supplier model guarantees quality, as well as the fact Food Circle Supermarket always asks its brands to sign food safety forms (and provide relevant certification) to guarantee food safety, Simpson said.

Importantly, the model is a win-win-win for Food Circle Supermarkets customers, suppliers and the environment, he continued.

Food Circle Supermarket works to solve key problems for consumers, suppliers and the environment.

For the consumer, Food Circle Supermarket provides products that are discounted from the normal retail price, enabling them to choose healthier options and complement their healthy lifestyles for less, whilst saving surplus food from potentially going to waste.

For the supplier, Food Circle Supermarket provides a commercial return for surplus stock, and a secure and transparent route that will protect their brand integrity.

And last, but definitely not least, for the environment Food Circle Supermarket helps to reduce surplus food from going to waste and therefore minimises the negative impact that this has on the environment.

Food Circle Supermarket currently acts as a retailer for healthy snacks, protein products and drinks, This can include high protein, gluten free, organic, vegan and vegetarian, as well as healthy alternatives to mainstream products.

When Simpson and Barthorpe were drawing up the business model, they knew that they needed to focus on specific categories otherwise the approach would be too scatter-gun.

The companys focus was initially on gluten-free products, which was witnessing a jump in consumer interest at the time.

As time moved on, the business moved into the sports nutrition sector following on from customer feedback It was an organic shift for the business and the focus then turned to this category.

Simpson revealed Full Circle Supermarket absolutely expects to continue to evolve its offering. Food Circle Supermarket is constantly expanding its offering both product and brand wise and is already doing more gluten free (again) and vegan products, as well as new things such as coconut waters and porridge pots.

The business plan is to expand much broader as the growth continues, however this takes time and is best not to be rushed. The long-term goal is to provide a one-stop shop for all surplus food, he told us.

A focus on health is important to the companys mission. The business is proud to help people achieve their healthy lifestyle goals at an affordable price whilst also benefiting the environment too, Simpson explained.

Its consumers, Simspon elaborated, tend to be ordinary people with busy and active lifestyles.

With most of the products available being perfect for on-the-go healthy snacking, such as bars and shakes, the majority of Food Circle Supermarkets products cater for this category.

Demand has spiked during the COVID-19 lockdown, with sales up 68% from 2019 levels in the January-to-June period alone as shoppers increasingly look to e-commerce.

Food Circle Supermarket has had an extremely busy year following on from business growth being accelerated by COVID-19. Food Circle Supermarkets sales had literally doubled in size overnight and have shown no signs of slowing down since, Simpson reflected.

Due to this growth, Food Circle Supermarket has now outgrown its current warehouse after taking up all of the available units at the business centre it operates from. The next step for the business is to move into a new build 6,500 sq/ft premises in August. This move will be in conjunction with a recruitment drive on both an operational and office basis, the co-founder revealed.

Food Circle Supermarkets longer-term ambitions are extensive. It wants to become one of the largest food surplus retailers in Europe by working with more brands across more categories.

Simpson said the founders both know this is possible. [We are] well on the way to achieving the long-term goals to help even more brands find a home for their surplus, and get even more consumers used to the idea of shopping for surplus food alternatives.

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Heart healthy

Natures Eats a family-owned brand of Texas Star Nut & Food Company is launching an almond flour that performs just like traditional all-purpose flour.

According to the company, the Ultimate Nut Flour: Almond+ a proprietary blend of almond flour and other natural ingredients will also rise better than other almond flours on the market.

The one to one almond flour mix is non-GMO, kosher-Star K certified and has an enhanced bake and rise formula, which means no need for conversion tables as all ingredients are included and ready to use. The flour can easily be substituted in existing recipes to make gluten-free crackers, breads, cookies or doughnuts.

Suitable for keto, paleo and gluten-, grain- and wheat-free diets, almond flour is cholesterol free, low in carbs and high in protein: One ounce of almond flour contains over 6g of protein and 3g of fibre. It is also rich in magnesium, vitamin E, manganese, copper and phosphorus.

Natures Eats is committed to showcasing the benefits of nut flours in new and innovative ways, said John Taylor, president and CEO for Natures Eats.

The Ultimate Nut Flour: Almond+ will bring new life to baking by enhancing taste, usability, performance, versatility and product longevity. Were excited to bring a key ingredient for innovative cooking to match market demand and expected growth.

The 16oz convenient re-closable bags of Ultimate Nut Flour: Almond+ will be launched exclusively on Amazon in August 2020 with nationwide store availability in 2021.

Munchy Seeds has won a listing in Wholefoods Markets seven London-based outlets with three of its variants Honey Roasted, Mega Omega and Sweet Chilli in 125g sharing bags.

According to the Suffolk-based snack producer, its Munchy Seeds are a perfect fit for Wholefoods customer base, as they are 100% natural, gluten and dairy free and suitable for vegetarians. Five flavours in the range are also vegan.

We are delighted to be working with Wholefoods Market and supplying such prolific stores in the capital, said Lucinda Clay, co-founder of Munchy Seeds.

We feel that Munchy Seeds and Wholefoods Market are a brilliant match as we share a passion for high quality, locally-sourced products that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Munchy Seeds produces a range of seed mixes in six sweet and savoury flavours: Sweet Chilli, Mega Omega, Honey Roasted, Warm Cinnamon, Mild Chilli and Salted Caramel, in three formats: 25g snack packs (RRP 80p), 120g resealable pouches (RRP 2.99) and 450g resealable sharing packs (RRP 8.75).

Fatherson Bakery has launched three premium fours available on its online platform and delivered to your doorstep including Fatherson Premium Plain Flour, Self-Raising Flour and Strong Bread Flour.

The flours are milled and packed in the UK and have smart packaging to stop flour mess getting everywhere with their easy to open and close resealable packaging. The inside foil wall packaging helps to keep the flour fresh over its 12-month shelf life.

People are falling back in love with baking, and while we are spending more time around the home its the ideal time to try new recipes or even experiment, said Laurence Smith, owner of Fatherson Bakery.

Our new range of flours will meet every bakers dreams. The flour range is a best in quality, signature flour, milled from British crops that we use in our very own baking daily. As a result, people will be able to enjoy delicious results.

The flours each come with a recipe suggestion, are natural, contain no preservatives and are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Available in 1.5kg bags with a RRP of 2.75-2.95.

Baking mix brand Krusteaz has launched its newest innovation, Energizing Oat Bites Mix.

Available in two varieties Chocolate Chip Oat and Cinnamon Oat the products require no baking and feature whole grain oats, flaxseed and chia.

The mixes are made without artificial flavours, artificial colours or artificial preservatives and contain 8g of plant-based protein per serving.

After the great success of our protein and whole-grain line of pancakes, muffins and cornbread, we were eager to provide consumers with options for convenient anytime snacking, said Andy Heily, president & CEO of brand owner Continental Mills.

At Krusteaz, we believe that nutritious protein-filled snacks dont have to sacrifice great taste, so were excited to continue to add more products that combine the energising benefits of whole grains and protein with the classic taste that consumers expect from the brand.

The Oat Bites Mix is easy to make in just 30 minutes and can be glammed up with nut or seed butters, honey or agave and rolled in chopped nuts or flaked coconut.

Available at Walmart across the US with a RRP of $3.99.

Organic and gluten-free brand Jovial Foods has launched a cassava flour pasta, the first of its kind on the market.

Available in five shapes Spaghetti, Fusilli, Penne, Elbows and Orzo the cassava pasta is crafted in Italy by artisan pasta makers, using traditional techniques and two simple ingredients: organic cassava flour and water.

The plant-based, grain-free line is also free of the top 8 allergens, as well as gluten and gums, and has no added starches, making it suitable for any lifestyle.

Jovials cassava pasta can be found across the US at Sprouts, Wegmans, Heinens and online with planned expansion to Amazon, Thrive Market, Whole Foods and Hannaford soon at a RRP of $4.99.

Carla Bartolucci, founder of Jovial Foods, found that cassava could make a high-fibre and nutrient dense pasta that satisfies like real pasta. It is also aligned to Jovials mission of sustainable farming, growing in marginal soil with little water and producing more calories per acre than wheat and corn, making it a staple for over half a billion people worldwide.

Quinn Foods, known for reimagining classic snacks with real, transparent, great tasting ingredients, has launched Grain Free Pretzel Chips, made from cassava flour, also known as yuca.

The chips are non-GMO, certified gluten-free, grain- and dairy-free, and suitable for Paleo and vegan lifestyles.

The plant-based chips are baked not fried and seasoned with rock salt. They contain 2g of protein and fibre, along with only 100 calories per serving.

At Quinn, we want everyone to be able to enjoy the mouth-watering flavour and texture of pretzels regardless of special diets or restrictions, said Kristy Lewis, founder and CEO of Quinn Foods.

Our grain free, pretzel chips allow so many people with allergies or special diets, the chance to enjoy the nostalgic taste of pretzels once again.

Quinns Grain Free Pretzel Chips are available at Whole Foods Market stores across the US and also on Amazon.

UK bakery Patisserie Valerie has created a Thank You Cake for people to show their appreciation for those who have gone above and beyond during the UKs lockdown period, with 10% of proceeds being donated to Silver Stories.

Silver Stories links young readers with elderly people many of whom who are in care homes to enable them to read to them over the phone. The charity was created in response to knowledge concerning the loneliness that can be felt by the elderly in the community and their often separation from the younger generation.

Many people have come together in recent weeks during the coronavirus crisis to support each other in communities throughout the UK and Patisserie Valeries cake provides an opportunity to say Thank You.

It can be ordered online for delivery direct from the bakery to any postcode in the UK. Order by midday for next day delivery, where available.

The Great British Porridge Co. has furthered its listing with Ocado to include two new flavours to its 385g 7-serving bag range, as well as its recently launched 60g porridge pots.

The new Caffe Latte and Classic Chocolate porridges in bags, and range of convenient single serve porridge pots in Classic Chocolate, Bl
ueberry & Banana and Caffe Latte are all 100% natural, contain no added sugar and are suitable for vegans and those following gluten-free diets.

We are very excited to be able to offer all of our products on Ocado, said Jacqueline Barleycorn, founder of The Great British Porridge Co.

Launching a new range during lockdown has proved hard work, particularly in creating new retail relationships, so securing our offer on Ocado so quickly is just fantastic.

We have built up a loyal Ocado customer base over the years, so its great to be able to give our customers even more choice.

The Great British Porridge Co. 385g bags have an RRP of 3.99 (also available in Banana & Blueberry, Strawberry & Peanut Butter and Red Berry & Pumpkin Seed), while the porridge pots have an RRP of an RRP of 1.29.

Razor USA has kick-started scooter culture and design to the next level with its first-ever limited-edition collaboration series, featuring Takis Snacks-themed kick scooters. The company also partnered with Sriracha, AriZona Iced Tea and Sharpie for the collection, with each collaboration injecting the essence and personality of the four hip brands via visual styling and colourways.

According to Takis Snacks brand owner Barcel USA the US snack division of Grupo Bimbo its rolled tortilla chips are no ordinary corn chips. Available in five punchy flavours Fuego, Crunchy Fajitas, Nitro, Wild and Guacamole they have been created for the strong, brave and daring.

Razors Takis Snacks scooter brings that boldness to life with its purple body and T-bar, contrasted with striking yellow wheels.

When Razor launched twenty years ago, our goal was, and still is, to inspire joy, excitement, and fun everywhere our riders go, said Jim Wagner, president of Razor USA.

To be able to collaborate with such culturally influential brands that align with these values is a testament to the breadth and ability of Razors influence in this space of iconic brands, and we cant wait to see where this collaboration takes Razor in the future.

The themed scooters are available at select Target locations as well as online only while supplies last.

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Pumpkin Powder: Market Outlook

Pumpkin powder is derived from dried pumpkins that are grounded in powder form by using various techniques such as freeze dried, spray dried, and others. Moreover, while preparing organic pumpkin powder, organic pumpkin is used and no artificial colors, preservatives, or any other processing agents are used is the manufacturing process. Pumpkin powder is the best source of healthy nutrition as pumpkin powder enriched with high fiber, potassium, vitamins, and other nutritional ingredients. Owing to its health benefits and as a flavored ingredient, the demand for pumpkin powder is increasing among the food and beverage industry, dietary supplements, and others. In terms of health benefits, pumpkin powder is advantageous to reinforce the digestion system, prevents the increasing level of blood sugar and blood fat, helps in detoxification, boost the immune system, and others. On the other side, the demand for pumpkin powder is also increasing among food and beverage manufacturers as it has wide application in bakery products, snacks, baby food, sauces and dressings, confectionery, and many other products.

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Increasing Demand for Pumpkin Powder in Nutritional Supplements Owing to its Varied Health Benifits

Pumpkin powder is rich in protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, carotene, vitamins, pectin, iron, magnesium, potassium, and many other ingredients that offer health benefits. In food and beverage industry, pumpkin powder is used to add flavors in bakery products, as a colorant in snacks, seasoning sauces, and other food products to add higher nutritional content and natural pumpkin flavor to products. Consumers are inclining towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which has led to higher consumption of food and food ingredients with potential health benefits. Currently, consumers have become more conscious about their diet, owing to which, they are spending on a holistic approach to health and wellness that includes almost every aspect of life. Additionally, consumers are increasingly participating in fitness activities that enhance well-being, such as using products, eating natural and organic foods, and consuming health supplements, along with following a special diet owing to which it is expected that the demand for organic pumpkin powder is an increase among functional food and dietary supplements manufacturers. Thus, the market for pumpkin powder has high demand in Western Europe and Asia Pacific countries, owing to an increase in the health and wellness awareness among the population, along with the growing number of highly affluent consumers who are interested in the trend for healthy food.

Global Pumpkin Powder: Market Segmentation

In terms of Nature, the global pumpkin powder has been segmented as:

In terms of End-use, the global pumpkin powder has been segmented as:

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Global Pumpkin Powder: Market Participants

The market for pumpkin powder is rapidly growing. Some of the key players of pumpkin powder are AUM AGRI FREEZE FOODS, Arisun Chempharm Co., Ltd., Cedenco Foods , Nutragreenlife Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Linwoods, Woodland Foods, Yuensun Biological Technology Co., Ltd., SpicesForLess, and others are some of the major manufacturers of pumpkin powder.

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Global Phosphatidylserine Market: Overview

The global phosphatidylserine market is gaining traction, owing to the convenience it provides to older individuals for improving memory. Phosphatidylserine is a compound derived from amino acid which is very similar to a dietary fat. This dietary fat is highly found in humans neural tissue. Phosphatidylserine can be found in the form of white or light yellow loose powder and also sometimes can be obtained in liquid state. This amino acid derivative compound is highly crucial for various cognitive functions. Phosphatidylserine can be naturally found from cabbage and soy derivatives and extensively used as a functional food or important dietary supplement.

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Global Phosphatidylserine Market: Trends and Opportunities

Phosphatidylserine supplements are highly useful for fighting various age-related cognitive declines such as Alzheimers and dementia. Such compound is also widely adopted as a reliable and safe remedy in healthcare industry due to its efficacy in treating various neurological disorders such as ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Such USPs are believed to be driving the global phosphatidylserine market. Rising population suffering from cognitive impairment, and growing demand for natural products in enhancing cognitive functionalities are also the major factors expected to fuel demand in the global phosphatidylserine market.

Furthermore, phosphatidylserine is considered as an ideal solution for brain health. Moreover, compared to other available products, phosphatidylserine offers more clinically-proven long-term health benefits. Rising consumer adherence to healthy diets, and growing demand for cognitive well-being are also expected to boost the global phosphatidylserine market. Phosphatidylserine is naturally present in various animals and plants such as Antarctic mackerel, cows, fish roe, sunflower, and krill oil. Such compound is mainly synthesized in the human brain, and helps in transporting neural signals along with protecting neural tissues. Rapid lifestyle change, growing peoples inclination towards healthy lifestyle, and increasing consumer demand for foods with multifarious health benefits are also projected to propel growth in the global phosphatidylserine market.

However, high costs and low availability of phosphatidylserine may hinder the growth of the global phosphatidylserine market. Nonetheless, such deterrents may not impact the momentum expected in the global lateral epicondylitis treatment market in the near term.

Global Phosphatidylserine Market: Market Potential

At present, the demand for organic phosphatidylserine is rising day by day due to its multipronged health benefits. Such compound is extensively used in multiple varieties of functional foods such as breakfast cereals, processed fruit juice, and nutritional bars. Apart from healthcare industry, organic phosphatidylserine is also highly adopted in various end-use industries such as cosmetic industry. Growing demand for slowdown skin aging, and rising need for potential moisturizer is expected to fuel demand of phosphatidylserine in the cosmetic industry, which in turn is anticipated to boost the global phosphatidylserine market.

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Global Phosphatidylserine Market: Regional Outlook

Geographically, Asia Pacific is expected to lead the global phosphatidylserine market as the region has seen rapid establishment of food manufacturers. The prominent country in this region is China. Large food market, rapid establishment of local brands, and rapid advancements of phosphatidylserine production technology could also be responsible for fueling phosphatidylserine market in this country.

Global Phosphatidylserine Market: Competitive Landscape

Some of the prominent players operating in the global phosphatidylserine market are Lipoid, Chemi Nutra, Enzymotec, Lonza, Sino Herb, Novastell, and BHN.

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A Richmond woman is in the hunt to win the cover girl contest for one of the worlds top lifestyle magazines.

Mercedes Ciprut is currently in the top one per cent of voting for the race to be Maxim Cover Girl 2020, with voting for the quarter final stage ending tonight at 8 p.m.

The 30-year-old self-confessed workaholic prides herself in having a super healthy lifestyle - which includes some body-building but has never entered any such contest before and is astounded by how far shes come.

And the nursing student, who also works as a server at the Pioneer Pub in Richmond and as a lab technician at BC Childrens Hospital, is now eyeing up a place in the semi-finals and the $25,000 (U.S.) first prize, which comes with a cover shoot and two-page spread.

I'm looking for support in the local community to help me win a contest, said Ciprut, who gets up daily at 4:30 a.m. to work out for more than hours at the World Champion Club gym at the foot of No. 5 Road.

This competition has been going on since May and I was a strong leader in my group rounds, but now as I'm amongst the top one per centit's getting very tough.

This is the first time ever Ive tried to be competitive, but I wanted the grand prize for my schooling and to see what I was capable of.

Ciprut said the contest just popped up on her Instagram feed one day and she decided, on a whim, to go for it.

I try my best to stay away from the body-builder image. Im really the opposite of that; theres a softer, sweet side to me and Im hoping that taking part in this would show that side, she added.

I just want to show a more feminine side by doing this. I do like girly things as well.

If she wins, Ciprut said she will donate $5,000 of the grand prize to a Richmond charity, take her mom out for dinner and put the rest towards her nursing courses.

To vote for Ciprut, go to https://maximcovergirl.com/2020/mercedes-ciprut.

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A super-fit 51-year-old mother has revealed the secret to her incredible physique that she says is better than it ever was when she was in her 20s.

Southern California-based fitness trainer Lynn Montoya regularly helps her clients get into tip-top shape with her personalized training programs, regardless of their age ensuring other women in their 50s can achieve the bodies of their dreams.

Lynn works out a staggering 20 times a week in order to maintain her own figure however she says that every woman has the ability to achieve the same results, as long as they are willing to dedicate themselves to living a healthy and active lifestyle.

The stunner particularly likes to focus on helping middle-aged women get stronger and happier with in-person and virtual training sessions, helping them to get in the best shape of their lives.

Speaking to Jam Press, Lynn explained, We women are conditioned to believe that as we age, we need to take it easy and that workouts need to be slow-paced and humdrum. I believe just the opposite.

I have my clients eat only clean real food, train them hard, and the results are incredible.

Lynn works out an impressive 20 times per week, as well as teaching corporate fitness, private fitness classes and spin classes.

She was already fairly well known in the Southern California area, but since launching her Instagram pageshes amassed a whopping 44,100 followers thanks to her fitness tips, workout videos and saucy photos.

The stunner said her posts on the social media site are about empowering women to be strong in their 50s and beyond and are mixed with a healthy serving of creative content, recipes and a dose of racy photos that surely entice male followers to stay engaged.

As well as sharing exercises to improve health and fitness, Lynn also reveals how workouts can improve other areas of your lifestyle including your sex life.

Science suggests lifting weights improves sex drive by encouraging your body to produce more testosterone, she wrote in a recent Instagram post.

Since healthy testosterone levels are associated with sexual desire, doing exercises that can increase testosterone may also amp up your libido.

If you already do some type of strength training as part of your fitness routine, some minor tweaks may be all you need to ensure youre maximizing your testosterone-producing potential.

Experts suggest the following three tips to get the most out of your weight lifting session: Working all the major muscle groups, especially your legs (the largest in the body); Doing fewer reps with heavier weights; Shortening your rest time between sets.

She continued: Intense cardiovascular exercise like HIIT is an excellent way to blow off steam because it lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol in your body. Elevated cortisol has been shown to significantly reduce testosterone, so keeping your stress in check is crucial for maintaining a healthy sex drive.

Strength train at least 3X and HIIT 2x a week to keep your libido riding high!

Lynn also wants women to realize the importance of a healthy lifestyle when it comes to avoiding illness as they age, explaining in a recent Instagram post that maintaining a healthy weight is key for maintaining good health.

Staying at a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk for cancer, she wrote.

When it comes to cancer, the only thing more important than maintaining a healthy weight, is not smoking. This is because excess weight causes inflammation and hormonal imbalance.

If you are overweight or obese, your risk is higher for 12 different types of cancer including colorectal, post-menopausal breast, uterine, esophageal, kidney and pancreatic cancers.

However, if you eat mostly plants, you remove many of the foods that lead to weight gain. Add in exercise and youre on a path towards weight loss and a healthier life.

Lynn also runs a YouTube channel which features over 100 workouts designed for at-home use.

As if that wasnt enough, shes also just managed to complete the Burpee Challenge, which has gone viral online.

The goal to be considered an athlete is 12 minutes, and times under eight minutes are extremely rare, that is until now.

But the mom, who is eligible for American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) membership, managed to rack up a whopping 100 of the exhausting burpees in just over six amazing minutes, cutting that time in half.

My mission is to prove to middle-age women that you can be strong and sexy at any age, she explained.

The path is simple its strength training, HIIT workouts, eating clean and getting your hormones checked yearly,

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A new app with content developed by staff at an NHS Trust in the North East aims to support patients during and following cancer treatment.

The app, My Wellbeing Space, is a digital service from NHS partnership Health Call and technology provider Inhealthcare and funded by the Northern Cancer Alliance. It will initially be available to patients receiving care from County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The content was developed by the Macmillan project team in collaboration with clinical teams and involving patients at all stages of its design and testing.

Clare Doney, Macmillan lead cancer nurse, said: Being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event affecting patients, families and friends emotionally as well as physically.We want to provide holistic support as soon as possible and the app is one way that we can reach out to more people. It gives our patients tools and resources to support and empower them to contribute to their wellbeing and overall health.

The My Wellbeing Space app provides advice and links with content including information about: physical activity, late effects of treatment, food and nutrition, financial concerns, fatigue, emotional wellbeing and treatments.It also includes short video clips delivered by a consultant, clinical nurse specialist, wellbeing practitioners, GP, oncologist, a patient and carer.Patients will be given access to the app during their treatment.

Tina Murray, from Neasham, near Darlington, who completed two and a half years of treatment for cancer earlier this year, said: Coming towards the end of cancer treatment, I felt fear rather than elation. My life had been consumed by appointments, tests, treatments and I feared the loss of that structure.This is when you can start to realise the enormity of what has happened, feel isolated and fear the future. This is where the app comes in. It helps crystallise and identify in your mind the issues you are facing.It provides all sorts of information and sources of support available to you to help you through your emergence from treatment.You can get help dealing with your emotional mental health, as well as physical issues such as fatigue and where to get support for financial concerns. The app is very simple to use and because the support information is tailored to your local area, very relevant.

Bryn Sage, chief executive at technology provider Inhealthcare, said: This is a great example of how health technology can support people living with long-term conditions, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic. As well as providing reassurance to patients, My Wellbeing Space also promotes a healthy lifestyle which can help the body to recover after cancer treatment.

Health Call plans to share the app more widely through Trusts across the North East and North Cumbria.

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For all the talk about childhood obesity, it seems that Generation X born in the 1960s and 70s is in no position to dish out the lectures. Because a new study by University College London says that while today's middle-aged folk may live longer, they are in far worse shape than the Baby-Boomers who went before them.

The study, which looked at 35,189 people aged between 25 and 64 who took part in the annual Health Survey of England between 1991 and 2014, found that conditions such as diabetes and obesity were far more prevalent among people born in the 1960s and 70s than those born shortly after the war.

This probably does not come as a huge surprise to us Generation X-ers. While the early Baby-Boomers spent their formative years in an era of postwar austerity when rationing was still in place and the Dig for Victory mindset was still fresh in the mind, our generation grew up in the age of conspicuous consumption. While our parents grew up on a diet of fresh fruit and vegetables, Generation X was the generation which could eat anything it wanted. And we chose to use that liberty by gorging on Space Dust, Corona orangeade and Aztec bars.

While housewives in the 1940s and 50s would walk up to their local greengrocer and butcher each day, Generation X grew up just as these small businesses were being replaced by the supermarkets, when ready-meals were becoming de rigeur, and when the must-have status symbol was a giant chest freezer, followed a few years later by the microwave oven.

And then there was television. While today's older generation would have spent their childhoods enjoying healthy outdoor activities, today's forty- and fifty-somethings chose to stay in the house glued to the Clangers and Rentaghost.

But it's not all down to our mis-spent childhood. Children of the 60s and 70s are also far more likely to lead sedentary lives, in no small part due to a change in the way we work.

Perhaps contrary to popular belief, the service sector has actually dominated the UK economy for the past 100 years, but there is no doubt that we are more likely to earn a living sat at a desk than we were half a century ago. In 1965, the primary sector, made up mainly of agriculture and mining, accounted for 5.5 per cent of the labour force, and manufacturing and construction 40 per cent, with the remainder working in the service sector. But by 2016, the primary sector had fallen to 1.3 per cent, and manufacturing and construction had dropped to 15.1 per cent, with 83.6 per cent working in the service sector. So many people who might in the past have done physical jobs in a factory or field now find themselves sat behind a computer screen.

Dr Satya Sharma, a retired Black Country GP, says the research confirms what he had suspected for many years. And the bleak news is that he fears that the next generation, the Millennials, will suffer even more problems in the future.

"I think the young generation have a less healthy lifestyle," he says.

"Instead of thinking about their health, they think more in terms of wanting to enjoy themselves, and their definition of enjoying themselves seems to be going out to eat, or doing things like going to the cinema."

Some health conditions may be down to people living longer, he says. For example, the likelihood of developing diabetes increases as we get older, as our insulin levels decline. But the most striking thing about the UCL study is that people in their 40s and 50s today are far more likely to have health problems than people their age would have done a generation before.

Later-born cohorts were more likely to have diabetes, to be overweight and to report having cardiovascular disease and poor health in general while later-born men were more likely to report high blood pressure, it adds.

Professor George Ploubidis, the senior author of the report, says: "Earlier in the 20th century, a rise in life expectancy went hand in hand with an increase in healthy lifespan - younger generations were living longer, healthier lives.

"It appears that, for those generations born between 1945 and 1980, this trend has stalled. Those born later are expected to live longer on average, but with more years of ill health."

This is not only bad news for Generation X, but it could be catastrophic for the National Health Service as it has to find the resources to cope with an ever-increasing ageing population with more and more health problems. This may be why Boris Johnson by his own admission, an overweight 56-year-old is looking at banning two-for-one offers on junk food.

Dr Sharma, a very fit 70-year-old Baby Boomer, says the findings back up research carried out some years ago in Bilston and Low Hill, Wolverhampton, which found growing rates of obesity among children.

He also believes that today's fast-paced, high-pressure, social-media dominated world is placing a greater strain on people's mental health, which is very often the underlying cause of poor physical mental health.

"A lot of the problems talked about, such as high blood pressure, are caused by mental health problems," says Dr Sharma.

"We live in a time now where people will apologise for taking three hours to get back to someone. What is there something to apologise for?

"You might have three cars, but if you are unhappy, do those cars improve your happiness? It's the people you have around you that make you happy.

"People don't seem to talk to friends and family they way they used to, young people seem to be more self-centred, they live in their own little world with their iPad or social media."

The positive news is that medical treatments have made huge advances over the past half century, and many of the conditions can be managed. That is why a boy born in 2018 can expect to live to 79.6 years old, while a girl should manage 83.6 years.

But Dr Sharma points out that quality of life is just as important as quantity.

"Living longer is not necessarily a blessing if you are going to spend those extra years in poor health."

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