Discover how to eat a balanced and healthy diet if you’re over the age of 70, plus lifestyle tips to help you feel your very best. One of the many aspects of life that change as we get older are our nutritional requirements. At any age, it’s important to aim […]
If I offered you a superfood that would make you live longer, would you be interested? What if I told you that it naturally reduces the chances of debilitating heart attacks and strokes as well as life-long diseases such as type-2 diabetes? I could add it helps keep your weight, […]
In this day and age knowing what is good for you seems like an impossible task when you have to navigate through the mountains of ever changing and seemingly contradictory information. One minute you are supposed to fill up on meat then you are encouraged to go vegan and when […]
One of the easiest ways to boost your health is with a colourful diet of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Each colour family represents a different set of beneficial plant chemicals so the more of a rainbow you eat, the better. Although you can’t beat fresh produce for nutrient quality, frozen and […]
We love our al fresco dining in Mallorca but if you are hosting or going to a barbecue then the food choices can leave a lot to be desired if you are wanting to look after your health? So how do we avoid the fatty and calorie-laden fare and take advantage […]
We all know fast food isn’t good for our diets or waistline, but now a new study has established it is not good for our mental health either. A recent study by Spanish scientists shows that there is a direct relationship between eating fast food or baked goods, such as […]
Hungry? We’ve got 4 waistline-friendly snacks to help you satisfy any craving. Craving a crunchy, salty snack you can eat a lot of? Try popcorn. “Popcorn makes a great guilt-free snack,” says Megan Madden, a registered dietitian in New York City. When shopping for microwave popcorn, look for brands lower […]
This classic soup makes a delicious healthy lunch for you and the family. It’s cheap and at just 102 calories a bowl, it’s a winner all round! Perfect for a rain day lunch. Ingredients 1tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 450g (1lb) carrots, washed and sliced 1 clove garlic, […]
November is full of festivals in Mallorca, we have Dijous Bo in Inca which starts on 17th and a mushroom festival in Mancor de la Vall on 27th. But inspired by the little known Honey festival in Llubí on 20th we thought we would bring you some fascinating health benefits […]
We’ll help you separate the facts from the fiction. MYTH – It’s OK to skip breakfast Your body probably won’t have had nourishment for 12 hours, so definitely not. Even just a simple breakfast of cereal or toast can provide lots of vitamins and minerals. Miss breakfast, and you might […]
