4 mental benefits of exercise

Undoubtedly exercising offers physical benefits, but what about the mental ones? Exercising regularly can not only change the way you look, but also the way you feel, and many times, the mental benefits you experience are much more important than the physical ones. They are the benefits that make you stick with exercising for good, and they're also the most important gains you can make through your workouts.

“Pina Colada” smoothie

What could be better in winter than a little reminder of the flavours of summer? And what drink could accomplish that better than the Pina Colada with its exotic coconut and pineapple flavours?

If you work out, screw the scale!

As many fellow women will know, there's no better way to drive ourselves crazy than to step on the scale several times a day and obsess over our weight and any little changes we may notice. But is stepping on the scale even necessary to see if we're making progress when we're working out regularly?

Green citrus smoothie

Do you want to make a quick, healthy and delicious smoothie that does not require any crazy ingredients? Look no further! This smoothie uses ingredients that you likely already have at home, and if not, you can easily get them at any grocery shop.

Healthy banana hot chocolate

There's nothing quite like a warming cup of hot chocolate when it's cold outside. Unfortunately, most store bought hot chocolate powders are packed with added sugar which, as we know, isn't exactly great for our health. As an alternative, you can try the hot chocolate recipe below which uses banana and dates for sweetening!