I like radishes for their strong peppery flavour and love them in salads. This summer I grew my own and have so many that I have been eating them everyday. Radishes are a root vegetable and are part of the brassica family (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts). They come in different varieties, shapes and colours.Continue reading “The Health Benefits of Radishes”
Category Archives: Health and Fitness
Glute exercise
This is a great bum shaper! It is tough which is why I like it. Start on all fours then slowly lift your left leg out to the side keeping it hip level and extend backwards, then bring it back to the side again and drop your leg back to starting position and repeat. RememberContinue reading “Glute exercise”
The Health Benefits of Garlic
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”
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 exercise
This exercise is a great full-body shaper. It engages your core, obliques, quads, shoulders, wrists and glutes. Start by positioning yourself in the 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 exercise”
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”
Standing Glute kickbacks Exercise
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 “Standing Glute kickbacks Exercise”
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”