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Your MiNDFOOD experience need not end once you’ve read all the great stories in this jam-packed issue. Whether it’s style, health, travel or food you’re interested in, it’s all at MiNDFOOD.com – so head online today and open up a fascinating new world!

WHAT IS ‘GENTLE’ PARENTING?

The concept of ‘gentle’ or ‘respectful’ parenting has gained considerable traction. The foundation of the idea is in being a parent who is emotionally attuned to their child, and tries to understand the reasons behind their behaviour. Stephen Scott is a Professor of Child Health and Behaviour in England and explains the common themes of gentle parenting, and how to make it work for your family. Visit mindfood.com/gentle-parenting

GUCCI PETS

Is your furry companion in need of a style revamp? Gucci has unveiled a retro-inspired Pet Collection, ranging from embellished leather collars to made-to-order miniature couches on which pets can lounge in ultimate luxury. The new line continues the narrative of surprise and delight behind Gucci Lifestyle, launched in September 2021 and inspired by a cabinet of curiosities giving off a magical and wonderful aura. Visit mindfood.com/ gucci-pet-collection

SIMPLY DELICIOUS ALMOND CAKE

This easy gluten-free, dairy-free cake recipe is from the new book, Low Tox Life Food by Alexx Stuart. It’s a ‘stick it all in a blender’ recipe, so this simple almond blender cake really is no-fuss. The result is a very light and fluffy, almond-meal-based cake for gluten-free and dairy-free dessert lovers. Find the recipe at mindfood.com/almond-cake

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WEBB WONDERS

The world looked on in awe when NASA revealed its first images taken from the James Webb Space Telescope. “We can see possibilities no one has ever seen before. We can go places no one has ever gone before,” said US President Joe Biden. The latest images reveal even more spectacular glimpses into the astral landscape, from cosmic cliffs made up of baby stars, to colliding galaxies caught up in a gravitational dance. To see all the latest images from the Webb Telescope, visit mindfood.com/webb-telescope-photos

5 MINUTES WITH DAKOTA JOHNSON

At 32 years old, Dakota Johnson has well and truly stepped out of the shadows of her famous parents Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, proving to be much more than just another case of Hollywood nepotism. With her latest film, Cha Cha Real Smooth, garnering rave reviews, the starlet reflects on her career evolution in a sit-down with MiNDFOOD. “I always want to push boundaries a little bit. I’m not trying to fit into some box,” she says. Read the full interview at mindfood. com/dakota-johnson

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DEMENTIA TEST

Predicting the risk of late-life dementia may be easier with the help of a common scan, a new study has shown. The long-term study explored the link between vascular health and late-life dementia, showing that testing for calcium build-up – known as abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) – can not only help predict the risk of heart attack and stroke, but also be a reliable marker for late-life dementia. AAC can be tested for using spine scans from a bone density machine, which is often used to screen for osteoporosis. Visit mindfood.com/dementia-test

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