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HOW VALENTINE’S DAY CAN HELP YOU AGE WELL

February 14, 2020 3 Comments

Yes, yes, I know it’s a schmaltz fest designed to keep card manufacturers and red rose sellers in business. But bear with me because many of the less tacky elements of Valentine’s Day help us live longer, healthier, happier lives – exactly what The Age-Well Project is all about. Love, hugs and the corona virus… 

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SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, SADNESS AND BRAIN-BOOSTING BISCUITS

June 8, 2018 5 Comments

News that has made me happy this week. And news that has saddened me. And throughout it all my children – along with thousands of others – have been revising and sitting a relentless string of exams. Which is why today’s recipe is one you don’t often see on our blog: chocolate biscuits made with… 

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YOUTHFUL SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OUT – AND CHOCOLATE PEANUT SQUARES

May 8, 2016 10 Comments

If you’ve just found us via Telegraph online – welcome! We believe in eating well to age well and are thrilled to be collaborating with the Telegraph again to spread the word about how more youthful skin can come from the inside out.  You can read the full article here or a shorter version – with… 

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CHOCOLATE CAN HELP PREVENT DEMENTIA? AND CHOCO-MATCHA COOKIES

October 23, 2015 1 Comment

    We called our blog ‘Kale & Cocoa’ for a reason – while we love the health benefits of kale, we love a bit of chocolate too. So yet more evidence that chocolate is good for us is a bonus! Early in the summer it was widely reported that around 100g of chocolate a… 

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DEPRESSION, REFINED CARBS AND THE HEALTHIEST-EVER ICE CREAM

August 28, 2015 4 Comments

Have you had a gorgeous, healthy summer? – I hope so. Kale & Cocoa has had a bit of a break while we’ve been looking after our children, caring for elderly relatives and cooking up lots of delicious ‘Eat Well, Age Well’ recipes for future blog posts. Although I love that sense of purpose that… 

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WHY COFFEE IS YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND – COFFEE & CHOCOLATE BRAINIES

March 13, 2015 13 Comments

Coffee.  To drink or not to drink? That is the question. 2015 kicked off with another spate of headlines on the benefits of coffee.  Once demonised, coffee is increasingly proving to be the good guy when it comes to healthy ageing.  Yes, one more of those irritating u-turns that makes us want to give up… 

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WHY CHOCOLATE AND BUTTER RULE & CHOCOLATE CHESTNUT ORANGE CAKE

February 13, 2015 2 Comments

It’s official – fat is good for us!  This week’s British Medical Journal tells us that a diet of ‘real food’ containing plenty of natural fat could be the key to living a long and healthy life.  Wowza!  Where did that medical u-turn come from? Apparently our obsession with low-fat food has contributed to the… 

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NEW RESEARCH ON DEMENTIA – AND COCONUT CHOCOLATE BRAIN BALLS FOR EXAM-SITTING TEENS

May 23, 2014 4 Comments

  It’s National Dementia Week and two really great things have happened: 1) We’ve launched Kale and Cocoa. 2) For the first time there has been an acknowledgment from a government-funded body that lifestyle IS a factor in reducing the risk of dementia. This rather dry tweet from @PHE-uk (Public Health England) is SO important:… 

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Here you’ll find easy changes for a longer, happier life. We’ve immersed ourselves in the science of longevity and distilled the research to make it work in our everyday lives. You can change the way you age: here’s how.

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Recipe testing for The Age-Well Plan: lentil and c Recipe testing for The Age-Well Plan: lentil and chickpea salad (pre-prepared pulses - super speedy) and quick pickled red onions. Do you think it looks good?
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Fascinating and entertaining evening @how.to.acade Fascinating and entertaining evening @how.to.academy listening to author of Life Lessons From a Brain Surgeon  @drjandial discuss ‘how to rewire your brain’. The Age-Well take away? 1️⃣ skip breakfast three times a week 2️⃣ meditate and breathe deeply 3️⃣ eat lots of omega-3 fats from oily fish and plants 4️⃣ exercise a bit more 5️⃣ challenge your brain three times a week. I’ll do a detailed blog post on this soon!
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