Monthly Archives: January 2011

Diets Do NOT Work

Over the next 31 days I will be posting the Healthy Eating, Get Moving and Healthy Thinking tips featured in my forthcoming eBook The tips will not appear in any particular order. The best approach is to choose one that appeals to … Continue reading

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We’ve Moved to the UK!

‘I re-located to Canada from Greece in 2008 after being head hunted by Maureen Hagan (VP of Operations, Goodlife Fitness Clubs) to work for Can-Fit-Pro. I lived for two years, ironically in Greek Town, Toronto, while I completed my work with the company. During that time  I researched … Continue reading

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Are you ready to lose weight NOW?

As a former personal trainer, I know that many of you have concerns about how you look, and how you feel. Over 50% of women are now either overweight or clinically obese. That’s every other woman reading this post. Most … Continue reading

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What is NLP?

NLP is about how we learn everything, from excellent performance to bad habits. It helps people understand, at a practical level, how they and others make sense of the world. It enables people to detect their own learned patterns of … Continue reading

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Cauliflower with Egg and Lemon

While you may not come across Cauliflower on the menu at the Taverna, it is very popular in Greek homes and used in many different ways. Here it is served in a lemon sauce, a perfect accompaniment for ‘Keftedes” (fried meatballs). Serves 6 … Continue reading

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Braised Artichokes with Fresh Peas

This dish is uniquely delicate. Shelling fresh peas is time consuming but their matchless flavour is worth the investment of your time. What you need 4 large globe artichokes juice of 1.5 lemons 150ml/.25 pint/two thirds of a cup of … Continue reading

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Greek Lamb Sausages with Tomato Sauce

The Greek name for these sausages is ‘sousoukakia’. They are more like large meatballs than the sausages we are accustomed to. Traditionally they are served with pasta, rice or fresh, crusty bread, accompanied by a green or mixed salad. Serves … Continue reading

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Fresh Green Beans with Tomato Sauce

This is a popular summer dish in Greece and is made with different kinds of beans according to what is available. It is served with feta cheese and fresh bread. Serves 4 What you need 800g/1.75lb green beans, trimmed 150ml/0.25 … Continue reading

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Potatoes with Feta Cheese and Olives

Thinly sliced potatoes are cooked with Greek feta cheese and black and green olives in olive oil for thos flavoursome dish. Toasted pitta bread and a green salad go well. Seves 4 What you need 900g/2lb potatoes 150mls/0.25 pint/ two … Continue reading

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Baked Lamb with Tomatoes, Garlic and Pasta

A lamb Yiouvetsi is one of the most popular dishes and is often made for family lunch on 15th August, another important date in the Greek Orthodox calendar as it marks the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin mary … Continue reading

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