by Maria Benardis | Jun 15, 2020 | Greekalicious
“Words empty as the wind are best left unsaid.” – Homer The Ancient Greeks acknowledged and believed in the power of words and thoughts. They strived to speak words that came from a space of agapi (unconditional love) energy. The knew the adverse and karmic...
by Maria Benardis | Aug 14, 2017 | Upcoming Events
HPW is hosting an event with Aussie award-winning chef and author, Maria Benardis of Greekalicious. Maria places an emphasis on food as medicine and will outline the ancient Greek framework to health, harmony and happiness. All those registered will also receive a...
by Maria Benardis | Aug 1, 2017 | Upcoming Events
I am thrilled to be a speaker at the A+Life Retreat on September 24th 2017 at the Princeton Marriott Forrestal. I will Explore Ancient Wellness Wisdom for Health & Longevity. Rise of Wise is an edutainment organization dedicated to celebrating and cultivating...
by Maria Benardis | May 30, 2017 | Greekalicious
The ancient Greek Father of Medicine, Hippocrates penned that “all diseases begin in the gut” and that for true healing and optimum health that we need to exercise, “let medicine be thy food and food thy medicine” and the “natural forces within us are the true healers...
by Maria Benardis | Mar 26, 2017 | Greekalicious
The mastic tree or masticha (“Mastiha”) in Greek, produces a creamy white resin, which is edible. It is a type of gum that grows in one place in the world — the island of Chios in Greece. Masticha has been harvested for at least 2,500 years since Greek Antiquity. My...
