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8 May 2009
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. AXA PPP "Health Matters" . May 2009 Health Matters Healthy fitness, healthy eating, healthy mind.       The days are longer and we've been saving money by eating out less and taking fewer holidays. So what should we do with all this extra leisure time? A new government campaign hopes to persuade us to spend it out and about in our local communities being more physically active. The 'Be Active, Be Healthy' plan aims to get 2 million more people exercising regularly by 2012 as part of the London Olympics legacy. The message to the nation's couch potatoes, including the 40 per cent of us who watch more than two hours of TV a day according to our latest poll, is simple: get off your sofas and be more active to prevent the country becoming 'the obesity capital of the world'.     Swimming with the fitness tide To get you on the move, this month's feature looks at making the most of local leisure facilities like swimming pools, including motivation tips and pool workout routines from our healthy mind and fitness experts.     Shape up for summer We also look at how to shape up for summer by harnessing the power of 'positive focus' and 'positive eating', and offer a range of pick 'n' mix exercises and healthy lifestyle tips.     Food for fuel Finally, this month's recipes are specially designed to provide slow-release carbohydrate to help fuel your new active lifestyle! Chilli bean and pasta bake> Bulgar wheat with chickpeas and feta>       Monthly poll Would you buy odd shaped fruits and vegetables? Next month: We look at how the EU is changing the rules that ban odd shaped fruits and vegetables - making an extra 20% food available to consumers.             back to the news

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