Principles of Health: The Mediterranean Health Blog
Take care between parties
The solution to so many parties is not to stay home with herbal tea and a desire to dance, nor is it to accept the pain and bloating I feel when I neglect my diet, but to control everything I can, and prioritize what interests me most, which at this moment in my life is having energy.
Answers to questions from our survey
Thank you to everyone who responded to our survey. It was a great success, and we're already implementing some of your suggestions. The survey is ...
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.
Money, health and sustainability
You can eat well, be healthy, and be sustainable without spending more money. The key is to buy only what you need, reuse as much as possible, and eat traditional foods.
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.
How to throw away less food
Reducing the amount of food that ends up in the trash is not only part of the #zerowaste movement, it's also a way to save money that doesn't end up in the trash in the form of food, and time that you don't waste constantly going shopping.
Bypassing the feeding rules
Eating healthy is the norm in our family, but as with everything, there are exceptions. Here's how we manage healthy eating on vacation and other special occasions.
The best kitchen utensils
The basic kitchen utensils to make healthy cooking easier, simpler and more enjoyable.