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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello Everyone 
Saw a Dietician yesterday -- and she talked about Self care -- Food, salt, sugar and water
How much water do you drink a day ??
How much salt do you have a day ??
Sugar -- how much a day ?? do you have fruit and veges everyday , salad
she has challenged us to eat mor heathlier in the month of Apri
Who is going to join me or have some wonderful hints and tips to share
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NikNikSenior Contributor
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getbetterSenior Contributor
there is a theory of inflammation causing depression, and on a test today my inflammation is higher than months ago and I feel worse than months ago, I once gave up sugar for six months and it did seem to have benefits on my mood but I did not continue ,i got back on sugar again.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @NikNik, , ha ha yes I love my cups of teas
As soon as I stop preparing my meals, my healthy eating goes out the window!-- mine too @NikNik and I also have my hubby to help me not to stay on my april challenge
Yes @getbetter, i find it is easy to go back on sugar again.
Hello @Former-Member
Yes she worked out how much sugar I would have a day -- WOW
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Former-Member, @getbetter, @NikNik
how are you going today
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getbetterSenior Contributor
I drank more water than normal today
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KurraSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
how are you going @getbetter, @Former-Member, @NikNik, @Kurra
Thank you @Kurra, have you made your own jams
glad you can join us my friend xx
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KurraSenior Contributor
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