Throughout January I have embarked on a new approach to the New Year and decided to make small changes, one day at a time - to my diet, lifestyle, fitness and overall feeling of well-being. January is a tough month for resolutions and new diets but not as tough as it could have been had I set myself impossible resolutions and unachievable goals. Join my journey into February as I move on to feeling 'Marvellous for March'.
Thousands of Fairtrade supporters around the country are gearing up to launch an extra special Fairtrade Fortnight (24th February - 9th March 2014) campaign in 2014, aiming to bring about landmark change in the banana industry. The enthusiasm to make this the most significant Fairtrade Fortnight yet is palpable among organising groups as 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK.
Congratulations to Jayne Clarke (Surrey) - Charlotte Muffett (Cambridgeshire) and Amira Young (London).
Chefs and foodies alike are raving about kale's nutritional profile. Gwyneth Paltrow describes it as 'one of the best things you can put into your system' and Venus Williams swears by 'green juice' before important matches. Why? Because kale is packed with calcium, a good source of folate, rich in lutein (an anti-oxidant which helps keep the eyes healthy) and contains a good dose of vitamin A, K and C. What's more, it is low in calories and virtually fat-free!
Spices of India is getting behind Karma Korma, a campaign run by Bristol-based charity, FRANK Water, which helps provide life-changing access to clean, safe water for rural communities in India. As part of the Karma Korma project, Spices of India is encouraging curry-lovers everywhere to cook up an Indian feast for friends and family on Saturday 22nd March 2014, which is World Water Day.
2014 is set to be an exciting year for the world of natural wine, with the next London RAW taking place on 18th - 19th May 2014 and the launch of RAW Vienna later in the summer. This year also sees the publication of RAW founder, Isabelle Legeron MW's much-anticipated first book.
