Welltodo Today: Frame Raises £6m, Coconut Water’s Hidden Sugar, Mindful Politics

Today’s key global wellness news articles from around the world, impacting the industry and influencing the business of wellness.

The Philippines Chewing On Ways To Cash In On West’s Healthy Food Obsession

These days, there’s a healthier alternative to practically anything on a grocery shelf. Whole milk can be substituted with almond or other types of nut milk and there are now a whole menu of alternatives to white flour. People want something essentially better for their well-being and manufacturers from around the world are coming up with new products to meet demand.

Let’s get financial – boutique gym Frame raises £6m for expansion

A boutique gym that started life eight years ago has raised £6m from the private equity firm Piper. Frame, which specialises in dance, yoga and Pilates classes and refers to its customers as Framers, will use the cash to expand across London and then the UK.

We tried 3 meals from a vegan vending machine that’s about to blow up the fast-food scene – here’s the verdict

leCupboard dispenses healthy, personalized, prepared meals out of machines. We tried out three leCupboard dishes – two meals and a dessert – and the taste blew us away. Founder Lamiaa Bounahmidi believes the startup helps address nutritional problems that arise when people choose convenience over health.

How Parsley Health is revolutionizing healthcare | Well+Good

Why does it feel like a typical doctor’s appointment is just a quick blood pressure check and you’re out the door in 15 minutes? That’s way before you get the chance to explain your suspected gut-health issue or ask why you’re struggling to turn your brain off at bedtime.

Coconut water contains hidden sugar, watchdog investigation finds

Seven brands of coconut water sold in the UK contain undeclared sugar which is not mentioned on packs, an investigation has found. The National Food Crime Unit has uncovered hidden sugar in the drink, which is considered a healthy alternative to fizzy drinks and other sugary beverages.

‘Way ahead of the curve’: UK hosts first summit on mindful politics

British and Sri Lankan government ministers and an MP for Israel’s Likud party are among politicians from 15 countries due to meditate together at the House of Commons next week in an event to explore whether mindfulness can help reset the conduct of national and international politics.