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June 29, 2018

3 recipes for a healthy breakfast

There is no reason to skip breakfast. In just 10 minutes, you can create the most tasty and healthy snacks for the early hours of the day. Breakfast is meant to provide energy for the day,that`s why it should contain whole grains, fruits, foods rich in calcium, vitamins and minerals.

Photo by Jannis Brandt on Unsplash

Yogurt with oats and forest fruits

300 gr Greek yogourt
4 tablespoon  rolled oats
2 ripe banana
forest fruits

Place all ingredients into a blender until smooth.
This recipe is sweet enough, slightly sour, rich in fiber and protein.

Chocolate peanut butter oatmeal

 1/2 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup unsweetened milk of choice
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
maple syrup, honey or banana

Soak rolled oats in hot milk for 15 minutes, then add the other ingredients.

Chia pudding

 4 tablespoons rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon almond flour
1 banana or 1 tablespoon maple syrup
150 ml unsweetened milk
You can add nuts and seeds of your choice.

Combine all ingredients, except the banana, in a mason jar and stir well. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning add the banana.











June 10, 2018

10 best homemade sugar body scrubs


Our skin needs care, and for this purpose, we must periodically apply scrubs both on the body and on the face. However, most of the time, due to lack of time, we choose to buy those scrubs instead to use the ingredients we already have in our kitchen.
There are so many homemade solutions much healthier that really can help you.

Sugar coffee scrub

1 cup ground organic coffee
1 cup organic sugar
1/2 cup organic coconut oil
Mix the coffee and the sugar, add the oil and stir until well mixed.
Antioxidants in coffee can help in preventing premature ageing and helps to fight cellulite.

Lemon scrub

1 cup sugar
6 tbsp. olive oil
4 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Mix all ingredients and apply.

Lavender scrub 

1 cup sugar
2 tbsp. melted coconut oil
4 tbsp. grapeseed oil
2 tsp. dried lavender
Place sugar and oils in a bowl. Stir until completely mixed together. Add lavender and stir again. Keep it in air-tight containers.

Rose scrub

 1 cup sugar
3 tbsp. melted coconut oil
3 tbsp. grapeseed oil
2 tsp. dried rose petals
Mix all ingredients and apply.

 Creamy oatmeal scrub

 3 tbsp. of finely ground oatmeal
2 tbsp. brown sugar
3 tsp. yogurt
3 tsp. honey
Combine all the ingredients and stir until creamy. Apply it and leave it for 10 minutes then rub it.You will get a glowing and moisturized skin.

Coconut scrub

 1 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup or more melted coconut oil
Mix all ingredients and apply.

Chocolate Sugar Scrub

 1 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
vanilla extract(optional)
Mix all ingredients together until fully combined.

Cucumber scrub

 1 cucumber
1 cup sugar
2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
fresh mint leaves
In the jar of a blender, combine the cucumber and the mint leaves.In a bowl combine it with sugar and olive oil.

Cranberry Sugar Scrub

  1 cup cranberries 
 2 cups sugar
 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
Puree cranberries in a food processor, add to a bowl. Stir in the sugar and the oil.

Vanilla  Body Scrub

 1 cup sugar
1/2 olive oil
1/2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
Mix the ingredients until you get a coarse paste.

Adjust the consistency by adding sugar in order to get a thick scrub or oils in order to get a thin mixture.



































June 4, 2018

5 Summer Low-Calorie Alcoholic Drinks

1. Beer


Having a beer is the easiest choice in a warm summer night. It says that beer is not good for the waist inches, but because it doesn't contain a lot of alcohol, a glass of beer will not affect your body measures.

2. Spritzers

Choose Spritzers this summer because they have very few calories and they are very refreshing. A spritzer consists of half glass wine and half sparkling water.

3. Vodka with soda


Votca has 94 calories per 40 gr, and soda has no calories, so it is another great alternative for a summer going out. You can add some lemon for extra taste.


4. Mimosa


This cocktail made from champagne and orange juice is not only tasteful, but also a healthy option if you want to keep in shape. The champagne is antioxidant and the orange juice contains a lot of nutrients for your body.

5. Bloody Mary


This drink contains very little or no sugar, and because it is spicy, it makes you consume more water, which helps you to keep hydrated and prevent the hangover.


May 23, 2018

5 reasons to be addicted to homemade granola





Homemade granola is a healthier alternative to store one but much more tasty than the classic oatmeal or muesli, consisting of rolled oats, dried fruits, seeds, maple syrup or honey and olive oil.
Rahaf Al Bochi, a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics said about homemade granola:
"Look for granola that has minimal amounts of added sugar and uses dried fruit for sweetness instead."
"You would have control over the ingredients and the amount of sugar and fat added."

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May 6, 2018

Rules for making healthy smoothies

Smoothie  is a thick, cold beverage made from blended raw fruit, vegetables or ice cream with other ingredients such as water, crushed ice, fruit juice, sweeteners (e.g. honey, sugar, stevia, syrup), dairy products (e.g. milk, yogurt, or cottage cheese, whey powder), nuts, nut butter, seeds, tea, chocolate, herbal supplements, or nutritional supplements.
Many people think that smoothies are a dessert and treat them as such, adding only fruits.
According to nutritionists, the correct proportion, while preparing a smoothie, is 80% vegetables and 20% fruit. 
 What combinations should be avoided?
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May 4, 2018

New trend of 2018 Birthday cakes

"A party without a cake is just a meeting." Julia Child once said. We can`t agree more that for a special occasion like a birthday celebration, there must be a cake. But aren`t you tired of the same cake,s shapes, tastes and designs every year? Don`t you wish something different and more unique this year?

Classic round birthday cakes are not so trendy anymore. Now we can find new shapes and new types of decoration. Would you like your birthday cake to be in the shape of your new age or maybe the initial of your name? Would you like your cake`s decoration to have the sweets you prefer, like macaroons, chocolate, candies or even include your favorite flowers?

Check these cool ideas to have in mind for your next birthday.

original bithday cakes

birthday cakes


birthday cakes


Cake decorating is one of the sugar arts that uses icing or frosting, or any other edible decorative elements to make plain cakes more visually interesting. You need only to put your imagination at work.

 "Cakes are special. Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember. It`s all about the memories." (Buddy Valastro)

May 1, 2018

Top 6 best sugar substitutes

1. Stevia is a sweetener extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana.It has 0 glycemic index.It is a 100% natural, calorie-free, 200-300 times sweeter than sugar that does not affect the blood sugar level.The WHO's Joint Experts Committee on Food Additives has approved, based on long-term studies, an acceptable daily intake of steviol glycoside of up to 4 mg/kg of body weight.

2.Lucuma is a native fruit from Peru.Lucuma powder is often used as a sweetener.It fits perfectly into ice cream, yogurt, baby food, cakes, smoothies, chocolate, etc. It has a taste similar to maple syrup.Lucuma is rich in fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. It has significant amounts of beta carotene, vitamin B3  and iron.
Glycemic index of lucuma powder is 7.

 3.Dates are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B5, and vitamins A1, E and C.The dates also contain fiber, potassium, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, selenium and magnesium. Because they contain soluble and insoluble fiber, but many different kinds of amino acids, they are very good for combating various digestive problems. . Contains natural sugars, that is, glucose, sucrose and lactose that help energize the body. Studies indicate that it helps reduce LDL cholesterol in the blood and can reduce the risk of stroke.
Glycemic index 70.

 4.Coconut sugar has the lowest glycemic index(35) of all types of sugar,like refined sugar which has 90 GI.It should be consumed in moderation from people with type 2 diabetes.Even though has lower G
glycemic index,it might raise the level of blood sugar.

 5.Honey known as natural sweetener it is a nutritional treasure,it contains enzymes, vitamins and minerals and antioxidants which are beneficial for health.Preferably to be consumed raw and minimally processed honey.
Be aware that honey is not a safe sweetener for diabetics due to its high natural sugar content.
Glycemic index of honey is between 45 to 65.

 6.Maple syrup is a remarkable source of manganese, calcium, potassium and zinc.Grade A syrup is slightly less concentrated and is recommended for daily consumption. Grade B is more concentrated and is especially recommended for cooking.
Glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.










April 28, 2018

Ice cream made with real flowers

Who doesn,t love ice cream in the summer? But ice cream with flowers? Are flowers eatable? Is it possible something like this? The answer is YES. There is a place called Uluwatu in Limassol, Cyprus where these ice creams are made.

icecream with real flowers



There are some types of flowers which can be eaten, like violets, begonias, etc. Only the most tasteful and beautiful ones are used.

ice cream with real flowers



The classic popsicle is sorbet form with bio milk, so it is suitable for vegans as well. I really wish ice creams with flowers to be available everywhere for everyone to enjoy them.


It is a unique experience and life is always better with ice cream!

April 23, 2018

Intimate Thoughts


Learn the lesson of listening more your heart and less the reason. People have to stop acting after some rigorous rules and principles. The man has to be himself. Don`t rush anything, don`t rush the time, don`t put your armor when you don`t like something.

The fate has the habit to give you what you want only in the moment when you are ready to receive, not a second earlier.

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April 20, 2018

Loose weight with Mediterranean Diet



The Mediterranean diet is a diet inspired by the eating habits of Greece, Southern Italy, and Spain in the 1940s and 1950s. The principal aspects of this diet include proportionally high consumption of olive oil, legumes, unrefined cereals, fruits, and vegetables, moderate to high consumption of fish, moderate consumption of dairy products (mostly as cheese and yogurt), moderate wine consumption, and low consumption of non-fish meat products.

There is some evidence that the Mediterranean diet lowers the risk of heart disease and early death.

Olive oil may be the main health-promoting component of the diet. There is preliminary evidence that regular consumption of olive oil may lower all-cause mortality and the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegeneration, and several chronic diseases.

In 2013, UNESCO added the Mediterranean diet to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of Italy (promoter), Spain, France, Portugal, Morocco, Greece, Cyprus, and Croatia. It was chosen because "The Mediterranean diet involves a set of skills, knowledge, rituals, symbols and traditions concerning crops, harvesting, fishing, animal husbandry, conservation, processing, cooking, and particularly the sharing and consumption of food."



The rules are very simple and if you follow them, you will see a great improvement on your health and silhouette:

- olive oil should be the mail added fat
- eat any kind of veggie with every meal or at least 2 legume based meals per week
- consume at least 2 times per week proteins from fish and sea food, eggs and chicken
- cereals and whole grain breads
- daily snacks like nuts, seeds, fresh or dried fruits
- meat must be consumed once or twice a week
- yogurt can be included in the daily routine, but cheese must be limited to 40 gr per day
- red wine is allowed in moderation with meals
- sweets and sugar drinks on occasions only

It is well-known that one-third of people from Ikaria, Greece can leave more than 90 years because of their healthy nutrition and way of life. Along with Sardinia in Italy, Nicoya in Costa Rica, Okinawa in Japan and Loma Linda in California, Ikaria is one of five designated places where people live the longest.



Loosing weight and heavy diets were always a torture. The Mediterranean diet is a way of living, it is a stress free nutrition which can be included in every day routine. And, also, enjoy your life, be calm and positive! It can make a big difference.

"Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food."-Hyppocrates

CREDIT: WIKIPEDIA

April 9, 2018

12 interesting facts about food

Food is a very important thing in our lives, however, there is a lot of information that we do not know about it. There is a variety of foods so it is normal to have interesting, some even shocking facts.  

1.The researchers from Heidelberg University Hospital  concluded that cells in the human brain react to alcohol in only 6 minutes after drinking.  
2. Honey does not have expiration date,it can last more than 3000 years.
3. Milk is assimilated by 97% by the body.
4. Every banana you eat is a clone. 
5. Eating more than 2 tablespoon of nutmeg  you can have hallucinogenic symptoms.
6.Tea bags were invented accidentally. American Thomas Sullivan, a tea retailer, created silk pouches to send samples to his customers. They thought they should be dunked in hot water and so the tea bag was born.
7. Fugu, a traditional Japanese food, if not properly prepared, can kill it because it contains a 1200 times more powerful toxin than cyanide.
8. The substances that give chili peppers their pungency (spicy heat) when ingested or applied topically are capsaicin which tricks your sensory nerves and makes them believe that your mouth is on fire.



9. Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries.However lemons contain citric acid which dominates the sweet taste of the lemon.
10. Ketchup was used as a medicine in the 1800s.

 11. The most popular carrots used to be purple.
12. Coconut water can be used as a substitute for blood plasma.

March 29, 2018

People come into your life for a reason


People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

 Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime!

by Bassem Jawi

What goes around come around!


One day a man saw a old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His Pontiac was still sputtering when he approached her.
Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so. Was he going to hurt her? He didn't look safe; he looked poor and hungry.

He could see that she was frightened, standing out there in the cold. He knew how she felt. It was that chill which only fear can put in you.

He said, 'I'm here to help you, ma'am. Why don't you wait in the car where it's warm? By the way, my name is Bryan Anderson.'

Well, all she had was a flat tire, but for an old lady, that was bad enough. Bryan crawled under the car looking for a place to put the jack, skinning his knuckles a time or two. Soon he was able to change the tire. But he had to get dirty and his hands hurt.

As he was tightening up the lug nuts, she rolled down the window and began to talk to him. She told him that she was from St. Louis and was only just passing through. She couldn't thank him enough for coming to her aid.

Bryan just smiled as he closed her trunk. The lady asked how much she owed him. Any amount would have been all right with her. She already imagined all the awful things that could have happened if he not stopped. Bryan never thought twice about being paid. This was not a job to him. This was helping someone in need, and God knows there were plenty, who had given him a hand in the past. He had lived his whole life that way, and it never occurred to him to act any other way.

He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed, and Bryan added, 'And think of me.'

He waited until she started her car and drove off. It had been a cold and depressing day, but he felt good as he headed for home, disappearing into the twilight.

A few miles down the road the lady saw a small cafe. She went in to grab a bite to eat, and take the chill off before she made the last leg of her trip home. It was a dingy looking restaurant. Outside were two old gas pumps. The whole scene was unfamiliar to her. The waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She had a sweet smile, one that even being on her feet for the whole day couldn't erase. The lady noticed the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant, but she never let the strain and aches change her attitude. The old lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger. Then she remembered Bryan ..

After the lady finished her meal, she paid with a hundred dollar bill. The waitress quickly went to get change for her hundred dollar bill, but the old lady had slipped right out the door. She was gone by the time the waitress came back. The waitress wondered where the lady could be. Then she noticed something written on the napkin.

There were tears in her eyes when she read what the lady wrote: 'You don't owe me anything. I have
Been there too. Somebody once helped me out, the way I'm helping you. If you really want to pay me back, here is what you do: Do not let this chain of love end with you.'

Under the napkin were four more $100 bills.

Well, there were tables to clear, sugar bowls to fill, and people to serve, but the waitress made it through another day. That night when she got home from work and climbed into bed, she was thinking about the
Money and what the lady had written. How could the lady have known how much she and her husband needed it? With the baby due next month, it was going to be hard....

She knew how worried her husband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and whispered soft and low, 'Everything's going to be all right. I love you, Bryan Anderson.'

There is an old saying 'What goes around comes around.' God works in mysteries ways and sometimes puts people in our lives for a reason.

Buddha Quotes



The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.

Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.

The mind is everything. What you think you become.

When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.

Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.

Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.

I am the miracle.

Be vigilant; guard your mind against negative thoughts.

March 27, 2018

Bring Spring in your living room with pops of yellow

March 18, 2018

The flowerpot that waters automatically your plants while you're away

PHOTO SOURCE: PARROT.COM

Gardening was never easier! The Parrot Pot is a smart flowerpot that helps your plants flourish. The self-watering system and four built-in sensors monitor your plant around the clock. 

If you don,t have any idea how to take care of your flowers, then use the Parrot Pot, which automatically adapts to the plant's natural life-cyle and ajusts water consumption accordingly, giving your plant just the right amount of water at the right time.

It comes in white, black and brick color and minimalistic style to be easy integrated in any home design. It is completely autonomous, wireless and runs on 4AA batteries. This system can water your plants for 3 weeks as you are away.

Let,s hope that this product will be soon in every house. You can purchase it from Amazon, if interested.


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