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The stereotype of a French woman is a glamorous lady sipping an apéritif, or savouring a petit pain au chocolat on a pavement café, all the while remaining razor slim. However, having been steeped in both countries and cultures, I know there...
Stamping out smoking, (but worse with drugs) Here’s one area where the British are unquestionably ahead. Around 14 per cent of adults in Britain smoke, compared with almost 35 per cent in France. Cigarettes remain woven into French social life...
The carpet magnate Lord Harris had not had any involvement in education until he was summoned to a meeting in the 1980s by Margaret Thatcher. Harris had come to know the then PM through serving on an informal advisory council of...
of Harris pupils go on to a Russell Group university, compared to 13% nationally
On a sweltering summer’s day, few pleasures rival a chilled, juicy slice of watermelon. It’s hydrating, refreshing and provides a quick burst of natural sugar. Yet its appeal goes far beyond refreshment, as emerging research suggests it...
A standard serving of watermelon is around 150g to 200g and contains roughly 10g to 15g of natural sugars, Dr Patel says. • “The L-citrulline is concentrated in the watermelon rind – so I’d recommend eating both the flesh and the rind,”...
It’s a firm yes from our experts. “Watermelon is a nutritious fruit that provides hydration, vitamin C, potassium and beneficial plant compounds such as lycopene,” Trotman says. “It’s also relatively low in calories and can be an easy way...