Principles of Health: The Mediterranean Health Blog
What I would have liked to know: sport and exercise
I'm 40 years old, and it's only been about five years since I've truly come to appreciate sport. I've written before about my relationship with ru...
What do you take? The supplements I consume
What supplements do people who work in a herbalist shop take? The supplements you take depend on many things, especially your medical history and personal needs. Here's an example of supplements a middle-aged woman with no health problems might take.
Add more fiber to your diet
In our family, we've seen how a high-fiber diet has contributed to a healthy decrease in blood cholesterol levels, and as a side effect, we've lost weight, slept better, and our skin looks much clearer. We'll tell you how to include more fiber-rich foods in your diet.
How to add fermented foods to your diet
Include fermented dairy products in your diet to improve your gut flora, or microbiota. We'll tell you how to incorporate sauerkraut, kimchi, semi-pickled foods, and more into your diet.
Back to school with energy
I remember the first day of school as exhausting. Even as a teenager, I would walk home completely spent after an exciting day collecting things...
Summer all year round: or how to enjoy the return to routine more
Post-vacation syndrome can leave you feeling sad and anxious; these tips will help you take the best of summer and enjoy it in the fall too.
Six Uses for Shea Butter
Six uses for shea butter. From lip balm to hairspray, this natural cosmetic is an essential multi-purpose product.
We'll tell you our six best uses for shea butter.
Healthy Food for a Group
This weekend we had a small family gathering with my mother's family. We have a tradition of seeing this side of the family at least once a year, a...
At home and towards sustainability
Recycling is important as a strategy for caring for the environment, but perhaps even more important is not using so much and reusing everything we can. Here are four things I do at home to avoid throwing things away or recycling.
What to eat when you have nothing
Today I had one of those days where you just don't feel like cooking, and anyway, there's nothing to eat at home. One of those days where if there ...
5 interesting facts about our website
1- We launched the first version of the Mediterranean Health online store in 2003; all orders were prepared in the store at 77 Ortega y Gasset Stre...
What is a Buddha Bowl? And an Açaí bowl?
The good thing about the healthy food trend is that more and more people are choosing to ditch ultra-processed food and opt for simpler, healthier...