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Joining the dots: our new Policy blueprint for cancer prevention
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Joining the dots: our new Policy blueprint for cancer prevention

Introducing our Policy blueprint for cancer prevention – a guide to policymaking across 4 key cancer risk factors: healthy diet and weight; breastfeeding, physical activity and alcohol

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Healthy snacking – no matter how long you have
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Healthy snacking – no matter how long you have

Whether you have under 5 minutes or time at the weekend to prepare, try our healthy snack ideas to help you dump the crisps, biscuits and chocolate bars

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Mindful eating: a tool for a healthier you
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Mindful eating: a tool for a healthier you

What is mindful eating? Our expert Raffaella Masselli explains how to eat mindfully, and what the 5 ‘Ss’ of mindful eating are.

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Latest news and blogs

The importance of pilot and feasibility studies
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The importance of pilot and feasibility studies

Researchers use these studies to identify and explore potential challenges before a main trial begins

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Why prevention must lead the way after the fourth UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health 
Inside the UN High-Level Meeting for NCDs: A large conference room filled with people listening to speakers at a panel discussion; two screens display three women presenting at the front of the room.

Why prevention must lead the way after the fourth UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health 

We were in New York to advocate for cancer prevention at the United Nations where world leaders met to discuss how to reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases

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Try our quiz on 1990s food trends
Delicious toasted pastry snacks

Try our quiz on 1990s food trends

What were those delicious toastable pastry snacks called? What curry-based song was released for the World Cup in 1998?

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More vegan recipes

Sweet potato chocolate muffins
Sweet potato and chocolate muffins

Sweet potato chocolate muffins

A low-fat, no added sugar dessert that’s perfect for satisfying sweet cravings. Delicious and ideal for freezing to enjoy anytime!

10 ratings
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Potato and vegetable samosas
Vegetable samosas

Potato and vegetable samosas

This vegetable samosa uses wholegrain flour and less oil than a typical version, perfect for a healthier snack. It’s oven baked instead of deep fried, but still full of flavour.

3 ratings
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Baked vegan cheesecake
Baked vegan cheesecake with raspberries

Baked vegan cheesecake

A vegan alternative to a baked cheesecake which is also lower in sugar and counts towards your 5 A DAY. Each slice helps you on your way to meet your 30g fibre target too – you can’t say that for most cheesecakes!

1 ratings
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