The food you eat can either be the best medicine or the slowest poison. Learn to make healthier choices with a health coach this autumn.

There is a lot of confusion out there, and a lot of contradicting information in the wellness and nutrition arena. But the reality is simpler than that: the physiology of the body does not change very quickly and there is common knowledge and scientific evidence…

If you like pasta, this spaghetti with courgettes, lemon, and ricotta is better than a “carbonara”, and much, much healthier. They are the perfect pasta dish to serve when you have last-minute friends over for dinner and would make a great impression for a more…

A few weeks ago I sat down with James Haven of HealthCare Beans Podcast to talk about all things related to health coaching and lifestyle change. It was a really good conversation and managed to touch so many topics. The title of the podcast is…

Emotional eating is one of the main reasons why people can not keep up with a diet or healthy eating regime. It can result in feelings of frustration, guilt or shame that simply help to perpetuate the cycle. Join me for this free webinar, on…

Healthy eating is not about starvation and deprivation, but it is about nourishing yourself and experiencing food as a joyful part of life. Enjoy the flavors and taste of Summer with this Italian seafood risotto. Seafood is rich in critical thyroid-supporting nutrients like iodine, zinc…

One of my biggest passions is to show people that healthy food can be quick, easy to make, and inexpensive. And this Italian potato frittata has it all. Have it with a side salad Super simple, filling and delicious, this potato frittata is perfect to…

Intuitive eating or attuned eating is a way of approaching food that is person-centered and not dogmatic. One of its core beliefs is that you should “allow yourself to eat”, and there is no food that is “good or bad”. Many recent studies have in…

This Swiss chard and ricotta frittata, is delicious and healthy. Ricotta is rich in whey proteins that help repair muscle quickly after a workout and it is lower in fat than many other cheeses. This frittata is so easy to make, and a delicious choice…

This is one of my favorite drinks for the summer!I This raspberries, lime and ginger detox drink is lower in sugar content than a normal smoothie, and a great thirst quencher!  I call it a long smoothie because it has both the benefits of a…

This radicchio and rocket salad is a classical Italian salad that presents many variations. It is tasty, and a great accompaniment to many dishes as well as a good standalone starter too. Both rocket and radicchio have beneficial and complementary properties. Both support liver detoxification,…

With the New Year comes the time of punishing diets or “detox” to make up for the indulgences of the festive season. And while the idea of starting afresh and clearing out the system and your life from what did not work the previous year…

A great soup for this chilly weather, this sweet potato and red lentils soup, is filling, healthy, and budget-friendly. Basically a full meal, brings lots of fibers, vegetable proteins, vitamin A, some vitamins B, and minerals. Sweet potatoes are good for eyesight and have anti-inflammatory…

Menopause can be a challenging time for many women, a time of change, on a physical, emotional and mental level. It can feel overwhelming, which is why I have created this blueprint to help you navigate the change. Five easy steps to manage the changes…

This radicchio fennel and clementine salad is delicate and delicious. A great and authentic Italian salad for gourmet food lovers that is also healthy and supports liver and gut health. This salad is made mixing two types of radicchio: “radicchio di Chioggia” which is a…

Intuitive eating is a way of eating that follows your natural cues and is opposed to diet culture and obsession with calories. In intuitive eating, we rediscover our natural rhythms and the pleasure of food. Food becomes nourishment and self-care. Important health organizations like The…

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Emotional Eating is one of the most common reasons why people cannot lose weight or sustain healthy eating habits. You may have been there yourself. You have been on your best behavior most of the day, eating your veggies, reducing your carbs, or maybe even…

A variation to a typical Sicilian salad this fenne, rocket and grapefruit salad oi fresh, delicious and great as an accompaniment to fish or as a starter. Perfect for the summer this fresh salad adds variety and nutrients to our diet. Perfect with fish like…

A nice and fresh tomatoes salad for the summer with the taste of sumac, olives, cucumber and shallots. A tasty variation to the classic Greek salad, that is great as side dish or even on its own for a light lunch. Sumac is a Middle…

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 doing…