Count Five

Advantages Interesting to think about our shopping and eating habits
Disadvantages A bit worrying to be aware of environmental dangers and the junk we sometimes put in our bodies

...it's not available in Cyprus. And I do quite like seeing what I'm buying, particularly fruit and vegetables. So even if they do decide to introduce online supermarket shopping here, I doubt if I'll use it much. ~~ Q10: Do you eat the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables per day? ~~ What is a portion anyway? I heard a story that someone annouced that they ate: A bowl of FROOT-loops for breakfast A packet of POTATO crisps at lunch time plus a STRAWBERRY jam sandwich, with a can of ORANGE Fanta. A good serving of TOMATO ketchup over their chicken nuggets in the evening. Clearly that doesn't count! Five grapes doesn't count as five fruit portions either. I understand that a portion size is approximately 50g - that being the 'net' amount, ie the weight after peeling or removing stones. Something like... Read review

Advantages Glides smoothly, can iron delicates using steam, good performance on a wide range of fabrics
Disadvantages Could be too expensive for some

...light shoes or slippers. 2. Stand at the ironing board. Place your feet about 18 inches apart, and get comfortable. Shift your weight gently from one foot to the other until you feel grounded. 3. Breathe in and out rhythmically. Breathe in through your nose whilst mentally counting to five. Hold that breath for five, then slowly release the breath, breathing out through your mouth and relaxing your body as you do so. 4. Grasp the iron in your dominant hand. Lift it and hold it so that its sole plate is a few inches from the ironing board. Maintain your steady rhythmic breathing and feel the weight of the iron in your hand. Relax. 5. Slowly lower the iron and move it across the surface of the fabric with a gliding motion. Concentrate on the gliding swooping motion of the iron, and continue your rhythmic breathing. Given... Read review

Advantages Healthy insides, going to the toilet easier, confidence boost, weight loss, new foods, etc
Disadvantages Can be hard to stick too, no cream cakes

...of a lot in the long run. *Time- What with work, kids and hobbies, there isn't much time for being too picky while doing the shopping. Lets face it who really wants to spend forever in the supermarket searching for special fruits and vegs. Buying tinned fruit and packaged frozen fruit and veg is usually much quicker, and better value for money too. *"I don't like fruit and veg" - Often the phrase repeated by children, and some adults too. However, it is almost impossible to "hate" fruit and veg, you may hate apples or carrots, but it is very unlikely there wont be at least one or two peices you do like. Fruit and veg doesn't have to be boring, an apple doesn't have to be consumed on its own to count as one of your five a day. There are various ways you can incorperate them into your diet, in a less boring and more fun way; *Breakfasts... Read review