THE HEALTHY GOURMET

With lockdown we all got used to more comforting and heart-warming meals. Nothing wrong about it. It is actually good that more people got more into home cooking, but in the long term we need to be smart with our choices and simply learn to […]

One of the first pieces of advice I give to my clients struggling with emotional eating or sugar addiction is to swap their sweet treats for something that they enjoy, yes, but that is more nourishing and less sugary. These low-sugar chocolate pancakes are exactly […]

As a health coach, I am a big fan of nature as therapy. Spending time in nature has been linked to lower stress levels, better cardiovascular health, better sleep and more gut bio-diversity to name just a few healthy benefits. With Spring break coming, I […]

These cauliflower and Parmesan pancakes have it all. They are really tasty to start with, they are gluten-free, low in carbs and rich in fibers and nutrients. They are the perfect snack for kids, especially for fussy eaters, so you can sneak some veggies in! […]

After Christmas, we all want some light and healthier food, and if you are a fan of Veguanary this sweet potatoes chili is really great. It is really delicious to start with, so it can be you ideal substitute for a yummy mid-week dinner where […]

This time of the year is one for resolutions and plans. But before you start writing down your goals for the New Year, please take some moments to get more in touch with yourself and understand your true needs and values. Most of the time […]

I am always on the lookout for healthier alternatives to yummy everyday meals. After all If you manage to swap your favourite foods for an alternative that taste great but has more health benefits, your general health will be improved as a result, without you […]

I will tell you a secret. Human beings are wired for pleasure and positive gratification. Nobody is really looking forward to making sacrifices like giving up on chocolate, wine, comfort food or sweating at the gym, which makes it very difficult to create and maintain […]

Perfect for kids this vegetable-loaded healthy pasta with pesto, peas and asparagus recipe is delicious and the ideal option for when you feel lazy and have little time but want an easy and comforting meal. The extra vegetables in the recipe not only add fibers […]

When you cook from scratch you can control the quality of the ingredients you use and make little teaks to your favorite foods in a way that supports your health and well-being without missing out on taste. These low-sugar blueberry pancakes were a lovely treat, were […]

If you’re experiencing a dip in your sex drive, then follow these tips from Margo Marrone, Co-Founder of The Organic Pharmacy, to help boost your libido naturally. Everyone’s libido is different, and it can even decline as you get older. But, in some cases, external […]

Pasta is a classic of Italian cuisine. But can you really eat pasta and be healthy? Well depends. In a well-balanced healthy eating regime a pasta dish two or three times a week can be ok for a healthy and active person. Like this spaghetti […]

Cous-cous is one of the quicker grains to prepare. It takes 5 min to make and it goes with everything: raw vegetables, meats, fish, roasted vegetables, pulses, sauces and everything in between. This recipe will show you how to make tasty cous-cous in 5 min. […]

A gorgeous vegan salad this cannellini beans, fennel and radicchio salad is brimming with colors and nutrients, perfect for a light meal to support liver health and detoxification. It is rich in vegetable proteins and some complex carbs, so complemented by a slice of crust […]

When shopping for healthy fruits and vegetables it is always difficult to know which are best to buy organic and which one are OK to bought conventionally grown. The EWG, the Environmental Working Group is an American organization that annually publish a list of the […]

I am always on the lookout for low sugar and possibly gluten free breakfast ideas, and if you read my    “4 common  mistakes healthy people do” you might know that many of the pre-prepared cereals or muesli option on the market, (yes even some […]

The way we eat, sleep, exercise, or deal with stress, deeply affects our physical and mental wellbeing, while thoughts, emotions, and beliefs deeply affect our behaviours and lifestyle habits. You cannot really address one without the other and expecting long terms, sustained lifestyle change. This […]

Over the past ten years I worked with many women in their late thirties and early forties, and while I was supporting them in their juggle between the demands of a high powered job and caring for a young family, I kept on seeing the […]

There is no point in hiding it: it has been a stressful year. All our norms, lives & livehood has been turned upside down, we have been isolated, left in fear and anxiety. We all had to find ways to cope with stress, me included. […]

What I like is really easy, delicious and quick to make healthy food. I like the sensation of feeling nourished but also light and full of energy that comes with healthy meals, but I don’t like much of the fuss of complicated and long recipes […]

The Autumn is almost here and with it the need for more comforting foods. Staying in, the colder weather and stress related to the ongoing Covid restrictions, can play havoc in your eating habits, pushing us more than ever to eat “comfort foods”. Well I […]

This lentils stew is delicious and super easy to do. Made with only three ingredients it is also a good budget friendly option for a delicious family meal that is vegan, gluten-free, dairy & nut-free. You can enjoy this with a bit of bread on […]

And here we go with a classic and must have of healthy desserts recipes! This healthy avocado chocolate mousse recipe is a classic for healthy foods and will make you forget ready-made chocolate dessert! The healthy chocolate mousse is not only delicious but also packed […]

Few weeks ago I had the honour to be part of a panel of experts on how to keep fit and healthy during this Covid19 outbreak for the new health and wellness online publication Health Web Magazine . My best advice is to simply decrease […]

We all know that we need to eat our “five a day” portions of vegetables, but do we really know why? The first thing that comes to our minds is definitely fibres and gut health, which are obviously vey important, yes, but is that the […]

This meal recipe is the perfect example of a healthy & balanced meal, like you will find in my online course “How to Quit Sugar” and in my upcoming cookbook. The combination of proteins, vegetables & moderate carbs, is perfect to keep you full for […]

As we all have seen in the news, obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes and underling inflammation are some of the main risks factors in Covid19. One of the common thread of all these metabolic issues is: sugar. In the Western world we consume far too much […]

More of a mix between a frittata and quiche, this recipe is delicious and delicate. It is filling, satisfying and make it a great dish for a garden party buffet. I used goat cheese instead of feta for a more delicate, yet distinctive flavour, which […]

Following many requests for advice and mentoring, I have now put together a live webinar for all of you where you will have chance ask questions and interact. The webinar is suitable for current students, prospective students and recent graduates of a health coaching program, […]

After the lockdown and two laptops breakdown, I am finally back into blogging with this delicious and healthy quinoa, avocado and cannellini beans salad. Dramatic purple tomatoes, Italian cannellini beans ( you can use ordinary white beans ) red onions, Greek basil, avocado, cold pressed […]

This juice is delicious and refreshing for the this warm weather. It is rich in vitamin C, so important now with the virus pandemic. Vitamin C is a master anti-oxidant, and it is a essential nutrients that the body needs every day. it is a […]

Health coaching is a profession that is growing and that is expected to grow even more in the near future. There is a lot confusion though, about what a health coach is, and how a health coach can help clients making realistic and sustainable changes. […]

There is a lot that we don’t know about COVID19, but what seems clear so far is that people with underlying conditions seem to be more susceptible to the virus and more likely to develop serious complications. Another pattern that is emerging is one of […]

Are you keeping yourself busy, busy, during lockdown? Whilst keeping busy could be an effective coping mechanism to anxiety in the first place, it can also become a way to escape our reality and be faced with our inner self. We live in a society […]

This low-sugar olive oil banana bread is moist and delicious. Super simple to make it takes only 10 min to prepare, and it is made with olive oil rather than butter or coconut oil, which makes it perfect and lighter to digest for those like […]

This Italian chicken and avocado salad is brimming with flavours, colors and nutrients. Made with rocket, radicchio, tomatoes & avocado, with cracked pepper & lemon chicken fillets, this salad is a full meal, filling and satisfying, yet healthy. Seasoned with cold pressed extra-virgin Tuscan olive […]

Vitamin C is on of the most important vitamins for the body. It is a major anti-oxidant and its involved in more than hundred cellular reactions. It helps iron absorption, collagen formation ( yes it is anti-aging that is why it is often added to […]

Self-isolation can be a frustrating time, but also one of self-discovery and self-growth. Staying indoor, maintain social & physical distancing while staying idle with all this time on your hands is the perfect recipe for negative thoughts, low energy, overthinking and anxiety. You need to […]

This polenta with walnuts and Parmesan cheese recipe is the perfect quick meal for when you want something comforting but you don’t feel like cooking. It is ready in literally 5 minutes, it’s delicious and gluten-free. Polenta is a traditional dish form the Northern Italy, […]

We live in stressful times, and I am sure many of us will be living times of worry and anxiety. Whilst these emotions are natural, Coronavirus is here to stay for a bit and we need to adapt our mindset in order to be more […]