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Cooking Tips & Ingredients

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Healthy Fats vs Unhealthy Fats: Everything You Need to Know

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All You Need to Know About Soy Sauce (Light, Dark, and Everything in Between)

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What is a Folate Deficiency and How Can You Avoid It?

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What You Can (and Can’t) Put in Your Dishwasher

Quark pot on a tea towel.

Healthy Cooking with Quark for Slimming World Followers

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8 Benefits of using a soup maker

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The Surprising Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss

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How to care for your chopping boards

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How to reduce salt in your diet and why you should

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Fruit Sugars and their impact on Weight Loss

cast iron skillets

How to care for and clean cast iron skillets

Butternut squash soup

Tasty Autumn Foods to consider at home

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A Guide to Different Types of Milk and their benefits

Quark pot on a tea towel.

Ideas for a healthy alternative to crème fraiche

bowl of Caribbean rice

Foods to take to a Slimming World buffet or taster session

Pizza pasta bake

Healthy Meals on a budget

Slimming World garlic mushroom risotto

Easy and healthy rice recipes for family meals

a stunning Slimming World curry in a balti dish

Unofficial Slimming World curry recipes for a healthy curry

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10 Amazing cranberry benefits and simple recipes with cranberry juice

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Fun and Unique Salads to Enjoy This Summer

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Hi, I'm Jen Mellor; I live in Nottinghamshire, UK. I use my knowledge and experience in weight loss and confidence to help my readers become their own cheerleaders and best friends. I share healthy family recipes, tips for happiness and lifestyle advice so you can love life too. More about me.

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