5 things you could be doing right now to boost your immune system and ward off viruses

by Maria Benardis | Jun 1, 2020 | Greekalicious

The ancient Greek Father of Medicine, Hippocrates penned that “all diseases begin in the gut”. For true healing and optimum health we need to exercise, “let medicine be thy food and food thy medicine” and the “natural forces within us are the true healers of disease”....

Your illness could be linked to your body’s pH balance. How to maintain a healthy pH balance for good health!

by Maria Benardis | Nov 28, 2012 | Greekalicious

Did you know that the pain you feel may be directly related what you eat and whether your body is acidic or alkaline (Acidic or alakaline describes the acidity or pH a certain food leaves in the body once assimilated). As the saying goes we are what we eat. What we...

What the world needs right now is Love and not another diet?

by Maria Benardis | Jun 6, 2012 | Greekalicious

Did you know that the word diet derives from the Greek “diaita”?  Meaning way of life. Dietetics has existed since the days of Hippocrates. It was a form of preventative method which helped the ill obtain good health in life. In Ancient Greece a diet was about good...

Could the ingredients you are cooking with be making you unwell?

by Maria Benardis | Mar 27, 2012 | Greekalicious

“When buying your ingredients choose with mindfulness and heartfulness”. Maria Benardis “When you respect yourself and nature you eat respectful foods from respectful sources”. Maria Benardis  The father of medicine, Hippocrates once shared the wise words – “Let...

What energy are you bringing into your cooking? (Cooking your way to good health)

by Maria Benardis | Feb 24, 2012 | Greekalicious

“Only food cooked with good energy and love can truly nourish and heal our bodies and souls.” – Maria Benardis “If you put love in your cooking you will give love to yourselves and others”- Maria Benardis When cooking it is important to be mindful and consciously...