August is the hottest month of the year and it is important to adopt certain simple measures to prevent dehydration. Symptoms of dehydration can include thirst, weakness, vomiting, headaches, irritability, dizziness and general unease with a reduction in performance. The following simple steps are recommended to avoid dehydration: 1. Drink fluids even when not thirsty. […]
Learn about Healthy Living in Andalucia!
Healthy Living in Andalucia The benefits of swimming Protecting your baby from the sun Enjoy the Sun Sensibly! Sun….Factor not Fiction! Treatment of Jellyfish Stings Dehydration Prevention Water……Look and Feel Great! Summer Eggs! Tummy Trouble
Summer Eggs!
Hot summer temperatures can affect the bacterial quality of eggs and can lead to salmonella food poisoning. To ensure that eggs are as safe as possible to eat, some simple practices can be performed. When buying eggs place them in the refrigerator as soon as possible after purchase. This prevents deterioration in the yolk membrane […]
A Mediterranean Diet Menu
What Does A Mediterranean Diet Menu Consist Of? Spanish cooking, like the country and its people, is colourful, lively and robust. Olive oil and garlic are two of the most common ingredients in a Mediterranean Diet Menu having been imported by the Romans. Whilst under Arab occupation, which lasted for centuries, it took onboard saffron, […]
Try these Spanish Food Recipes
Spanish Food Recipes So you want to try cooking some Spanish food recipes? We have tried to include a little bit of everything so that you can always try something different. There are some chicken, meat, seafood and tapas recipes. Gazpacho Spanish Omelette Pollo al Limon Gallina en Pepitoria Pollo en Salsa de Tomate Rabo […]
Water………………Look and Feel Great!
Summer is here bringing with it a welcomed increase in temperature. While you enjoy a day out by the pool or beach, you may be struck with the desire for a glass of icy cold water. This thirsty reminder should not be taken lightly as during the summer months a large percentage of adults can […]
Enjoy the Sun Sensibly!
Adults just like babies need to protect their skin from the sun. Certain basic precautions should be taken so as to avoid being burned by excessive exposure. The locals have a routine when going to the beach and most will avoid exposure between noon and 4pm. However, when on holiday we tend to indulge as […]
Healthy living – Tummy Trouble!
This can ruin a good holiday as anyone who’s ever suffered from diarrhea can vouch for. Tummy upsets tend to be more common on foreign holidays given that the food and drink consumed will contain different bacteria than what our bodies are accustomed to. Diarrhea tends to occur when we inadvertently consume food or drink […]
Protect you Baby from the Sun!
Your baby looks adorable with pink cheeks from the sun. Those pink cheeks could be an indication of sun damage regardless of how healthy it makes your child look. Exposure to the sun alters the skin which could manifest as freckles, a suntan or sunburn. Long term effects or exposure to the sun’s rays could […]
Sun……Factor Not Fiction!!!
The sun – the main reason everybody loves to come to Spain. But without the right protection, the sun can be a killer. Everybody must be aware of their skin type and put on the correct cream or lotion in order to prevent sunburn and life threatening problems like skin cancer and skin disorders. What […]