I know we always say it, but we just love SHA Wellness Clinic, mainly because we like healthy eating and they certainly know plenty about that at SHA. In the past they offered a strictly Macrobiotic diet, however more recently they concentrate more on the broader concept of Healthy Nutrition. An important pillar in SHA’s […]
Somewhere in Spain, off the beaten track and away from rest of the world, is the home of The Bouncing Chef. It´s a magical retreat where FUEL was born – a way of eating that has become a way of life for thousands. FUEL might seem like just a recipe book, but it is much […]
We live influenced by a fast lifestyle. Workload, family, household chores and stress, do not allow us to eat healthily. And many times we don’t even know how harmful some foods are for our body. We get carried away by the fast food, ready meals and we deceive ourselves with light products, unaware that there […]
Developing mindful eating patterns that include nutritious and flavourful foods is an important part of an overall healthy lifestyle and should include a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy and lean proteins. Yet, how, when, why, and where you eat are just as important as what you eat. Take time to […]
Vicky, the friendly and very knowledgeable nutritionist of Shanti Som Wellbeing Retreat in Spain, explains the benefits of detox and what you can expect doing a detox program at Shanti Som. We interviewed her during our last visit. So are you curious about what a detox program in Spain can do for you. Listen to […]
Are you also longing for summer? To get in the summer mood, we have this great recipe for you. Put some sunshine on your plate (even though it might not be shining outside…). And don´t worry, as it´s nearly bikini season, this recipe if of course low in calories 😉 Ingredients 4 persons: […]
Maria José, you are the resident nutritionist at Los Monteros, can you tell us about your background, experience and what brought you to Los Monteros? I am Maria Jose Moreno Navarro, I am a pharmacist, technologist in Food and specialist in nutrition. I started my professional career in Nutrition many years ago when I was […]
2016 was declared International Year of Pulses by the United Nations in order to promote the consumption of them and increase the worldwide awareness about their nutritional benefits. What are pulses and why are they important? Pulses are part of the legume family (plants whose fruit is enclosed in a pod) but the term “pulse” […]