Hi All, I chose the snack challenge this week and gave roasted chickpeas a go. I found a recipe on the the BBC Good Food website (Crispy chickpeas recipe | Good Food). I had an urge for a pack of crisps last night and gave the chickpeas a go with a few plain cashew nuts sprinkled on top , very tasty and filled the need for something naughty savoury and crunchy. Thanks Maggie for the suggestion. Janice

Just wanted to thank the three of you for presenting today, absoluty amazing!!! You should be very proud of yourselves. What you described totally resonated with me, honestly you were all first class!!! Kev

Hi, I am part of the VISable group. I have asked Professor Fiona Rowe if it is OK to share the following link and she said she was happy to do so. Please have a look at the following:- www.vision-research.co.uk Cheers for now.

Happy Sunday! 🙌Hope you’ve had a great week and made progress reducing your stroke risk. This week’s format is the same: 3 simple ways to reduce stroke risk. 👉 Pick ONE of the 3 to focus on this week, start tomorrow (Monday), and post in the group what you’re choosing — accountability = power 1) 🏃‍♂️ ACTIVE CHALLENGE: Add cardio (just a little more) Cardio fitness is one of the strongest predictors of long-term brain and heart health. ✅ This week: Do a bit more cardio exercise than your norm. If your normal exercise is very little it could just be going out for a couple of 20 minutes walks. If your very fit it could be 4 high intensity sessions. Tailor to suit your current level. Examples: - brisk walk (fast enough to raise breathing) - jogging / cycling / swimming - treadmill incline walk - skipping / rowing - Goal: get mildly out of breath (but still able to speak in short sentences). 2) 🥕 DIET CHALLENGE: Crudités before meals This is a brilliant “hack” that helps blood sugar control and appetite without dieting misery. ✅ This week:Eat a bowl of crudités (chopped up veggies) BEFORE one main meal per day (lunch or dinner) Options: - carrots, cucumber, peppers, celery, cherry tomatoes - add hummus / tzatziki / cottage cheese if you want Why it works: fibre before meals makes you feel fuller and also slows glucose absorbtion giving you better blood sugar control. 3) 🩺 MEDICAL CHALLENGE: Check your numbers Most people don’t realise their cholesterol or blood sugar has drifted until it causes damage. ✅ This week:Check when you last had: - Cholesterol (including LDL / non-HDL) - HbA1c (average blood sugar) - Then ask yourself: - Was it within target? - Has it been more than 12 months, 3 months if it was high or you changed your treatment? - Do I actually know my numbers? - If you’re unsure: book a blood test / GP review. See the info in the classroom for more info on your blood targets or just ask me. 🔥 Your mission this week...

Hi, how often should I be checking blood sugar level and are home monitors recommended