Physical Activity Guidelines: Are you on the right track?
You’ve probably heard about the benefits of practicing physical activity and exercising, as most of the doctors, dietitians, personal trainers and media influencers are usually promoting it as a way of living. However, when you ask someone about how much exercise is needed to promote health, all the answers turn contradictory. Some people exercise for […]
How to create the healthiest Lunch Box for my children?
Since I became a mother, and because of my background as a Dietitian, I am always trying to find new ways to feed my children in a healthy, happy and innovative way. We are always heading out to parks, playcentres, school, etc., so a good breakfast alone is not enough to sustain our children’s appetite through […]
Banana Bread
Have you been in that position when you ask for a banana bread and you end up with a banana cake? Do you know the difference? Well, this is an issue that has been widely discussed. A similar one is: What’s the difference between a cupcake and a muffin? No one really knows what the […]
How to quit junk food?
For today’s blog post I have a special guest: Fred Sassani from Body’s by design. Fred is a certified trainer and transformation coach, with many years of experience. He wants to share the following with us: How to quit junk food? Junk food tastes annoyingly good. There’s a reason for this – the food companies […]
New year, New You
New year’s resolutions are usually left behind in a drawer, with all the books you promised to read the previous year, the gym membership card you haven’t used in ages and all these, close to the phone you promised not to touch that much and not waste precious time you know it can be better […]
Venezuelan Chicken Salad
This chicken salad is an important part of what we call the traditional Venezuelan Christmas Dinner Plate. However, this plate is so versatile that can be eaten all year long: as a main dish, side dish, cracker topper, dip or filling inside buns or arepas (another delicious Venezuelan dish). Instead of the typical white Christmas, […]
Christmas dinner: a survivor guide
Everybody is getting ready for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. You are probably starting to struggle with the simple thought of eating healthy, maintaining your weight and not waste all the hard work you’ve put thru the year. That’s why I am here to help you survive the end-of-year celebrations. As a good friend says: […]
Add extra veggies to your diet with this home baked Zucchini Bread
Add extra veggies to your diet with this home baked Zucchini Bread is my idea of a good advice. I am always trying to find new ways to include veggies in my family’s diet, but this is not always well received by the little ones (or grown-ups!). However, after I started Baby Led Weaning with […]
Does Apple Cider Vinegar work or is another fraud?
Is Apple Cider Vinegar a fraud? This question came up during a personal conversation, and I felt the need to share my thoughts and the scientific background over some claims attributed to its daily consumption. Vinegar has been used for centuries as a home remedy to treat wounds, sore throat, psoriasis, varicose veins and so […]
Fluffy home made pancakes
Fluffy home made pancakes is what we are always aiming at when we decide to give it a go on those weekends with extra time to prepare a “sophisticated” breakfast. In this house, my sister in law was the queen of pancakes, till today… Today we are all going to learn an easy-to-make recipe, with […]