Fruit is a natural source of essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that support overall health. Regular consumption of a variety of fruits helps boost immune function, supports skin and eye health, aids digestion, and provides important nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and folate. However, fruit also contains natural sugars (fructose), and eating very large quantities can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes for some people. Balance is key: aim for a variety of whole fruits rather than fruit juices or dried fruits in excess, which concentrate sugars. Pairing fruit with protein, healthy fats, or fiber-rich foods can slow sugar absorption and keep you satisfied longer. Practical tips: choose whole fruits most of the time, vary colors and types to get a broad range of nutrients, watch portions of high-sugar fruits if you have blood sugar concerns, and treat fruit as one part of a balanced diet rich in vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. Bottom line: Fruit is nutritious and beneficial — enjoy it daily, but mind portions and variety to keep the benefits without overdoing sugar.

Simple Greek salad with a twist since no green pepper to be found. This is my first cooking video ever so need to improve the filming skills and also cooking and talking skills. Tomatoes Cucamber Lettuce Red onion Kalamata olives Salt Peppar Dried oregano Balsamic vinegar Oliv oil Enjoy!🥰

Now that the Christmas feast has finally taken a well-deserved nap and the tinsel is being rehung in the attic — hooray, we survived! — it’s time to reclaim the kitchen without boring your taste buds or tossing the leftovers. After days of mustard, pickled herring, sticky sweets and everything in between, it’s perfectly fine to crave something light, tasty, and gentle on the stomach. But who says “light” has to mean “bland”? In this group I’ll show you how to turn post-holiday leftovers into brand-new favorites with a few clever moves: bright salads with roasted root veg, quick soups that warm without weighing you down, and flavor-packed wraps where holiday ham becomes the star of lunch again. We’ll also do easy breakfast ideas that give steady energy (no sugar crashes), and 20-minute meals perfect for the in-between days or busy weeknights. Expect lots of laughs, practical tricks from my 35 years as a chef, and time-saving tips that actually work. I’ll share video demos, simple recipe cards, and genius leftover hacks so nothing goes to waste. No pretension — just good food and fun in the kitchen, whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned skillet-slinger. Don’t throw away the holiday flavors — reinvent them! Join me for a series of quick clips where we make: - Velvety root-vegetable soup from leftover roasted veg - Crispy pan-toasted sandwiches with holiday ham and apple compote - Energizing breakfast bowls with homemade granola in minutes Tell me what’s taking up space in your fridge — I’ll pick a few favorites and do live recipe demos next week. Subscribe to get full access to recipes, courses and videos. Let’s make cooking easy, joyful, and utterly delicious — fresh energy after the holidays, no fuss required!