We’ve all heard the phrase, “you are what you eat” but have you ever thought you’d hear someone say that your skin care routine can get a...

I don’t believe in skin types. Our skin is unique, just like us. The biggest living organ in our body is continuously changing as a response to stimulus such as environment, weather, cosmetics, emotions or food. I'd rather believe that skin issues are a response to a specific stimulus that triggers a physical condition. Therefore, if we want to treat any skin issue, we need to consider many factors - not just what we put on our skin. Switching to natural skincare and makeup p

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It is that time of the year when blossoming trees are everywhere. I went for a walk this morning and found so many almond trees in full bloom that reminded me of the early Spring of the Spanish Mediterranean coastal landscape. I was so inspired I couldn’t help but honour my beautiful memories and share with you this delicious recipe that I hope you enjoy. ‘Buen provecho!’ Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups almond meal 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup raw sugar (or any other of y

Four smoothies recipes to help your body purifying by listening its needs. Spanish alchemy in your kitchen.

With the 2018 comes the opportunity for a fresh start. For many people, this means leading a healthier lifestyle and losing weight. If this is your goal, follow these tips to stay on track. 1. Find Your Motivation What is motivating you to lose weight? Do you want to look better in your clothes, feel more energetic, or simply improve your health? Get clear about what you want, and then use that to inspire you throughout your journey. 2. Have a Plan If you were to go on a lo

We need to restore the art of cooking as a way to get health, energy, balance and inner peace. Human beings are complex and the reasons why we eat go far beyond from the natural instinct of survival. Let's have a look on all the aspects we take in consideration to feed us. Primary: the original instinct of hunger, a physical sensation. Sensorial: where senses play a role, mainly sight (aspect) taste, and smell. Emotional: there's serotonin released at the brain's reward cen

Oh yeah! This Christmas season I want you to shine like a star in the sky. Yes yes! you heard well, this upcoming Christmas/Aussie summer season you’ll bring the sparkle to all parties. Put into practice this whole bunch of natural DIY skincare recipes and you’ll glow as never before! Get your hands on and be ready for the upcoming season. Shall we start by the bottom? 1. Coffee foot scrub & soak Are you a barefoot kind of person? I love to shed my shoes as often as possible.

Spring is certainly considered the best season of the year. Most people are fond of this season, inspiring poets and bringing love in the air. It is the season of the new beginnings, plans and projects and the season for stretching out after a long winter. Less light and longer nights can have a huge impact on both our psyches and our internal rhythms and this is why the arrival of spring is widely celebrated as it brings a flourish of new opportunities. Widely called the que

Arroz a banda is original from Alicante, and it's main ingredients are rice, fish and saffron. However, its genesis is much older. The Greeks had similar preparations made on a cauldron after learning how to use fire to cook the fish and acquiring saffron from the Middle East. Such a concoction is even mentioned in Greek mythology in Hellas, when Aphrodite and Hephaestus got married. It was not a happy marriage, as Hephaestus was a jealous man, and Aphrodite was a free woman