energy

In this article, Nutritionist Jane McClenaghan, talks us through ways to increase your energy naturally with Flaxseed. With over 20 years of expertise in nutrition and wellness, Jane is Northern Irelands most recognised Nutritionist.

If you could do with a boost in energy levels, then a few little changes to your diet and lifestyle could make...

• Families argue about leaving the lights on in empty rooms more than once a week[1], as the high cost of gas and electricity continues to cause friction
• The average parent turns off 338 lights in empty rooms every year [2] , although one in four children (24%) helps save energy around the home [3]
• Four in ten households (44%) argue over the cost of heating, and a
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While energy bills are generally lower in the summer months, there are ways to make sure costs stay as low as possible when children stay home for the school holidays.

Uswitch.com , the comparison and switching service, is offering households tips on how to keep energy bills down.

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• Research suggests 16 million UK households have almost £7 billion in energy credit, with half of those in credit (49%) having balances over £200[1]
• Credit is £5 billion higher than last year [2] against the background of a mild winter and consumer efforts to reduce energy use
• Nearly four million households owe £920 million to their energy providers – £234 on
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• London is revealed to be the UK city with the highest utility bills
• Coventry and Leeds follow in second and third on the list, respectively
• Portsmouth is the city with the cheapest utility bills

New research has revealed the top 10 cities in the UK with the highest utility bills – and London places top of the list.

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• Four fifths of households (80%) admit to having at least one bad energy habit – including overfilling the kettle and leaving lights on – which can add £285 a year to bills [1]
• More than a quarter of people (28%) set their washing machine at temperatures above 40 o C – costing an extra £26 a year,
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PHONE-CHILLING WEATHER: USWITCH TIPS TO AVOID GETTING A FROSTY RECEPTION FROM YOUR TECH AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS

After a mild start to the season, the cold weather is settling in and we’re looking at ways to keep ourselves warm ahead of the winter. However, spare a thought for your gadgets too, as they can sometimes freeze under pressure and struggle to keep up with demands....

• Two fifths of households (40%) are putting up Christmas lights earlier this winter, with one in seven saying they want to brighten up a miserable year [1]
• Eight in ten households (80%) will put up lights this year despite the energy crisis [2] , with
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1. Invest in hot teddies

While it’s common knowledge switching on the heating regularly can cause bills to surge, it can be tempting to give in as temperatures drop. Hot water bottles can be a great option for keeping the whole family warm, and for heating up beds before bedtime.

But one smarter option for parents is hot water bottle teddies, or microwaveable hot...

• With energy prices higher than ever - and more households delaying turning on their central heating, bill-payers can save £85 a year by swapping a tumble dryer for alternatives like a heated airer[1]
• Almost 11 million households — 39% of homes — own a tumble dryer, using it for almost two hours a week [2]
• Dehumidifiers can reduce condensation caused by letting
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