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■■When is underwear not just underwear? When it’s CXP technical running underwear… The lightweight Core XP Boxer (£30; cxpofficial.com) – developed with elite athletes such as Olympic 100m runner Fred Kerley – uses a multi-panel waistband to reduce pressure on the abdomen and distribute it evenly so you stay comfy mile after mile. ■■Vegan, gluten-free and 90 calories per serving, Bepps Snacks
(80p; Tesco) are making a hero of the humble black-eyed pea. With flavours including smokey BBQ, peppy sweet chilli and tangy salt & vinegar, they support good causes too, with 60,000 packs going to food banks already.
■■Feet have a complex network of nerves, which can be targeted to improve wellbeing according to fans of acupressure. The Scentered Five Minute Acupressure Foot Mat (£35; scentered.me) may look like a form of medieval torture, but fans swear that in five minutes it can boost circulation and release tension.
■■Keep your good gut bacteria happy with Remedy Kombucha Mango Passion flavour (£2.99; Holland & Barrett). Made by the UK’S No1 kombucha brand, the drink is fragrant and fruity while being naturally free of sugar, and packed with live cultures, organic acids and antioxidants, which all help support your gut health.