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Tasty trends and top buys from the world of well being

Plant boost

If you’re an active person, bettering your sporting performance will be at the forefront of your mind – and taking one to two capsules of pycnogenol can help. The natural pine bark extract can improve endurance, increase blood flow and speed up the recovery of muscle tissue post-exercise. £18.99 for 30 capsules, ❒ Holland & Barrett

Herbtastic

For those looking to explore the healing benefits of herbal medicine, Vicky Chown and Kath Walker can help. They’ve brought together modern science and traditional herbal medicine in The Handmade Apothecary to teach you how you can use herbs to improve your overall wellbeing. ❒ £18.99, Kyle Books

Revitalise your life

Leading a busy lifestyle with very little time to look after yourself? Vitalize Care has created Vitabox, a subscription service that delivers a box of vitamins directly to your door every month. Each box contains daily strips of omega-3, 6 and 9, green tea, multivitamins and co-enzyme Q10 to give your body the healthy goodness it needs. ❒ £28.99 for a one-month supply, £25.99/month for a subscription, vitalizecare.com

Better be baobab

Baobab is known for its ability to aid metabolism and digestion, and give you glowing skin. For a boost of extra nourishment, simply sprinkle some Aduna Baobab Superfruit Powder onto your morning porridge or blend it into a smoothie. We love it because it contains a whole host of essential vitamins and fibre. ❒ £7.99, Holland & Barrett