Maybe it is because I am Italian but I just love garlic especially raw garlic. I just put it everywhere. It is so good for you. Not everyone finds it easy to digest and most people worry about having garlic breath. The secret is to get your partner and everyone around you to eat itContinue reading “The Health Benefits of Garlic”
Category Archives: Health and Fitness
Food philosophy
I have written this post to try to help people become healthier. While for some of us eating healthy is a way of life, for many others it becomes a life long battle. I was lucky that I grew up with a mother who has always been incredibly healthy and she taught me the importanceContinue reading “Food philosophy”
Side plank with a side crunch
Can you tell that planks are my favourite exercise? I find them the best for your abs and love doing all different variations. This exercise is a continuation from last weeks exercise which was a side plank with a leg raise. This side plank is a great full body shaper. It engages your core, obliques,Continue reading “Side plank with a side crunch”
Side plank with a leg raise
This exercise is a great full body shaper. It engages your core, obliques, quads, shoulders, wrists and glutes. Start by positioning yourself in plank position. Then place your right hand in the middle of your mat and push your hips up. Your body should be in a straight line from your head to your heels.Continue reading “Side plank with a leg raise”
Health benefits of parsley
I thought I would write a very simple short post on the health benefits of parsley. Parsley is a wonderful herb that I use on a daily basis. I usually sprinkle it on salads, vegetables or simply put a little into my green smoothie/juice every morning. Parsley is packed full of vitamins and minerals andContinue reading “Health benefits of parsley”
water melon and mango passion fruit ice lollies
There is nothing like a refreshing ice lolly on a warm summers day. These are so easy to make. You can use any fruit you like. All you need are moulds and the fruit of your choice. I chose water melon because it is very refreshing and mango and passion fruit because it is soContinue reading “water melon and mango passion fruit ice lollies”
Glute kickbacks
This exercise shapes, tones and lifts your glutes. Begin by standing straight with a dumb bell in each hand. I used 4kg, you can use the weight you prefer. Start by holding your abs in tight, always to protect your lower back. Balance on your right leg and lift your left leg behind you keepingContinue reading “Glute kickbacks”
The bikini diet
This is the follow up to the anti-cellulite post I wrote a few weeks back. I have put together a simple to follow meal plan with tips and supplements, to give you a bikini body in 30 days! Useful tips and advice No alcohol. No sugar. No cakes, pies, sweets, chocolates, white pasta/bread/rice. No readyContinue reading “The bikini diet”
Balance pose
This balancing exercise strengthens and works your entire body. It works your core, glutes, hamstrings, ankles, calves and shoulders. Balance exercises improve your posture and agility. Start by standing with your arms overhead with palms facing each other Then start to lean forward lifting your right leg back. Your body should be parallel to theContinue reading “Balance pose”
Delicious Guacamole
I simply love avocados! I eat them all the time. They are so good for you. They contain vitamin E which is great for the skin, heart and fighting the damaging effects of free radicals which are caused by bad diet, alcohol, smoking, stress and pollution. Guacamole is not only healthy but very easy toContinue reading “Delicious Guacamole”