What’s new and inspiring in the world of wellness
WORDS: EMMA NORTH PHOTOS: STOCKSY, SHUTTERSTOCK
MAKE A MOVE
Look stylish while you sweat with this clashing print co-ord from Guess (left). Cut from lightweight, ultra-flexible fabric with a seamless finish, this mix-and-match collection will keep you cool during warm weather workouts.
GREAT FOR GUTS
Anyone who is lactose intolerant (or has an aversion to milk) can still enjoy the gut-friendly benefits of kefir with this new summer tipple from PiQi. Kefir can help improve digestion, support weight loss, promote bone health and reduce inflammation. PiQi’s fermented sparkling water kefir, £9.50, comes in four delicious flavours, each containing plenty of probiotics. We love the zingy ginger and lemon blend.
YO UR NOT SO HA PPY MEAL BRAIN FOOD
The average person in the UK relies on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) for more than half of their daily energy intake. And while UPFs have long been linked to a higher risk of cancer, heart disease and dementia, in her new book, Unprocessed: How The Food We Eat Is Fuelling Our Mental Health Crisis, £22, psychologist Kimberley Wilson details how food and nutrients can affect brain development, mood and even personality.
VIRTUAL REALITY
According to Sam Cole, CEO of FitXR, a virtual reality (VR) workout app, the key to sticking to a regular exercise routine is engagement. Here, he explains why he believes computer-g
