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Simple ways to follow a Mediterranean diet
A Mediterranean diet conjures up an image of fresh fish and colourful salads doused in olive oil, washed down with a glass of red wine - all while sitting in the sun of course. While we may not have reliable sunshine in the UK, we can certainly tap into the wide-ranging health benefits offered by the Mediterranean diet.
What is looksmaxxing - and why should we be worried?
Looksmaxxing may sound like just another TikTok trend that’s heavy on harsh consonants. In reality, its impact is much harsher on the health and self-esteem of teenagers and young adults who feel pressured to follow it. With roots reaching back to 2010, the practice of looksmaxxing is exactly what the word implies - a shallow mash-up meaning to ‘maximise’ your looks. There’s nothing wrong with feeling proud of your natural appearance. But looksmaxxing isn’t about confidence or self-acceptance. It’s about reshaping yourself to ‘fit’ a rigid set of criteria that reduces your physical worth to cold, calculated stats.
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