Healthy Tips

My simple tips to boost your health and wellbeing following the lifestyle medicine approach of the five pillars of health.

How to survive in times of Coronavirus

How to survive in times of Coronavirus

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…

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Life in times of Coronavirus: the essential food shopping list

Life in times of Coronavirus: the essential food shopping list

It’s official: Coronavirus has arrived in Great Britain and it is here to stay for a bit. In the unfortunate event that you need to self-isolate, I have drawn up a list of healthy essentials that you can easily stock up and that take little…

Four magnesium rich foods to add to your diet

Four magnesium rich foods to add to your diet

It is estimated that magnesium deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world. This important mineral is implicated in over three hundred chemical reactions in our bodies and it is important for nerve transmission, muscles function, heart rhythm, mood and sleep…

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3 self-care tips to implement in the New Year

3 self-care tips to implement in the New Year

We hear a lot about self-care these days, but do we really know what self-care really is, and are we really able to choose and prioritize self-care in a world were we are all so constantly busy? 1.Cut down on social media Too much time…

Four simple tips to make your Christmas healthier and joyful

Four simple tips to make your Christmas healthier and joyful

Being healthy at this time of the year is possible. As usual here are a few simple yet effective tips, to make your Christmas and festive season, healthier, memorable, and meaningful at the same time. FOCUS ON EXPERIENCES Focus on experiences rather than material things.…

10 healthy foods to eat this Christmas

10 healthy foods to eat this Christmas

Christmas time and the festive period are the epitome of unhealthy habits and foods. But you can simply crowd out the bad stuff, introducing more healthy wholefoods in your diet. The festive season is rich in foods that are beneficial for our health and at…

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7 healthy foods that are surprinsingly rich in sugar

7 healthy foods that are surprinsingly rich in sugar

As a health coach I am on a mission to educate my clients on the danger of hidden sugar in foods. We all know that we should not give in to those cravings of chocolates cookies ( it is never really only one, is it)…

How to regulate your circadian rhythms for health and weight loss

How to regulate your circadian rhythms for health and weight loss

How to regulate your circadian rhythms: circadian rhythms are what regulate your body’s wake/sleep cycle: they work pretty much work in automatic, and tell your body when it is time to fall asleep and when it is time to be awake. The mechanism that regulates…

Why you should hire a health coach

Why you should hire a health coach

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…

Healthy eating on a budget

Healthy eating on a budget

Let’s face it healthy eating, it’s not cheap, but with a bit of attention and planning, you can learn to eat well on a budget. And if you are feeling a bit demotivated always remember that healthy eating is always the best choice in the…

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3 healthy sweet treats ideas from a health coach

3 healthy sweet treats ideas from a health coach

One of the most difficult things when you are on a diet, or simply paying attention to what you eat, is dealing with those sudden and strong sweet or chocolate cravings. The trick is to have in mind some healthy treats, that are easy to…

The secret to self-love

The secret to self-love

As we are approaching Valentine, it is worth remembering that the most important relationship we have is the one that we have with ourselves, and that it sets the standards for all our meaningful others. When we value and respect ourselves and our needs, we…

5 tips to lower your sugar intake this Christmas

5 tips to lower your sugar intake this Christmas

Christmas is only a month away, so there is plenty of time to plan a healthier Christmas this year. The N. 1 danger for the festive season is excessive sugar consumption. Sugar can make your insulin levels spike up, increase inflammation in the body which…

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What to eat in November

What to eat in November

What to eat in November. Eating seasonal food is good for sustainability and your health and November is a month surprisingly rich in anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory foods. There is a huge variety of vegetables and fruits to choose from to please our taste buds and…

How to find the time for a wellness regime

How to find the time for a wellness regime

Lack of time is named as one of the reasons for feeling overwhelmed, unable to keep up with a healthy living regime and being stressed. As most of us are going back to the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is important to find…

6 rules for glowing skin

6 rules for glowing skin

Summer is now here, and we have been blessed with a beautiful weather here in London this year. With summer dresses and less make-up, the attention is on the skin. So here are 6 lifestyle tips for glowing skin. Because beautiful skin is a healthy…

5 common mistakes that can hamper your weight loss

5 common mistakes that can hamper your weight loss

I am re-posting here from my Pilates website, this very popular article on weight loss and the most common mistakes people do. Have a good read through and if you have questions, you can use the hashtag  #askClaudia or contact me directly on any of…

10 ideas to super-charge your salad

10 ideas to super-charge your salad

Springtime is now here, and with the warm weather comes the need to detox from the heavier and mostly cooked winter meals and favor more raw and fresh ingredients. Raw vegetables maintain intact heat sensitive vitains like Vitamin C, and have a enzymes that can…

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Almond milk: my pick of the best

Almond milk: my pick of the best

Everybody seems to be a bit diary intolerant these days, including me. Whether this depends on the farming conditions ( from antibiotic load, cattle stress hormones, grains feeding) or not, it is difficult to say, but if you feel that cow’s milk is a bit…

The best day to start a detox or a diet

The best day to start a detox or a diet

Most of us tend to start a new diet or detox on a Monday, and most of us usually struggle to carry through and abandon their plans of a healthier diet mid-week. Could it be that the timing is just wrong? The answer is yes. …

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