If you’re on a quest to live your best life, you’ve come to the right place. When you believe in yourself, set goals smartly, and stay healthy and strong, you’re capable of achieving anything! You can do it, and Live the Wonderful is here to support you along the way.
Reading the labels of the foods you buy is not about being neurotic or obsessive. It's simply about knowing what you're putting into your body so that you can eat cleaner and be healthier. By knowing the basics of how to read food labels, you'll be able to start cutting out processed foods and excessive amounts of sugar, and instead eat cleaner and more natural products. And you know what that means?...
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I have loved Spinach for as long as I can remember. Not sure why, but as a child, I found 'the green stuff' was one of my favourites. I’m glad this leafy green and I bonded early on, as it offers a ton of essential nutrients our bodies need. I’m very excited to share its story and this tasty Crustless Spinach Quiche with you. Now you can get inspired to eat...
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An essential ingredient for a long and healthy life is to get moving and live a more active lifestyle. And being active is not referring solely to workouts. There are many other ways we can move our bodies and still enjoy the health benefits. Having an Active Lifestyle is more about how you approach the way you live. It is a lifestyle choice. If being healthy is important to you, then...
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This fabulous Fennel and Tomato Soup Recipe is one of my all-time favourites. So easy to make, and so darn delicious. Tomato and Fennel is an incredible combination and this is the perfect easy recipe to try it out for yourself. Warms the soul for sure! You can use any red tomatoes for this soup. Just make sure that they are fresh and ripe. For this particular recipe, I like to use...
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I have always loved tomatoes, and since moving to Italy, the love has only grown deeper. I think it's because I have been introduced to so many more tomato varieties, along with lots of great food with them included. You can use tomatoes in so many different ways, making them a really useful ingredient to have in the kitchen. You can add use them in sandwiches, salads, stews, soups, sauces,...
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Monti is one of Rome's hippest neighbourhoods, centrally located between the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia. It's a charming area to explore, filled with local designer and vintage shops, places to eat and drink, and lots more. Being a foodie-traveller, I've spent quite a bit of time eating my way around Rome. Here are some of my favourite spots for you to try next time you're in Rome. Enjoy! As you will see, I...
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Avocado and egg may sound like a strange combination, not to mention baking avo. At first, I was a little sceptical. However, both these ingredients are tasty and nutritious so I decided to give it a go. A pleasant surprise, to say the least, because this easy Baked Avocado Egg Breakfast is one tasty way to start the day! This is such a simple and nutritious meal. Even if you aren't 100% sure you'll like the combination,...
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Avocados have always been one of my favourite foods. Besides being tasty and nutritious, I love the fact that they're so easy to eat. You can simply cut one in half, and with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of salt, it's ready to enjoy. This natural ingredient definitely deserves a spot on this blog, so read on and find out more about the awesome Avocado! https://www.instagram.com/p/BQLxfUKAHCq/?taken-by=livethewonderful.life What is an...
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The quote that inspired this post is "Remember, it's OK to be yourself" by Richard Branson. It is so simple but so important. Many of us don't tell ourselves this simple line often enough. And when I do, it takes me a moment to appreciate the power in saying it. Nowadays, it's difficult to not compare yourself to others. With people's lives displayed online in various forms, it's not easy to...
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If you're coming to Rome in warmer months and love the beach, consider doing a Day Trip to Sperlonga Beach. It's a little further than some other beaches, but it's well worth the trek. Sperlonga is a blue flag beach and the water is clear and beautiful. It's a lovely beach lover's day trip, out of the bustle of Rome. Where is Sperlonga? Sperlonga is a pretty seaside town south of Rome....
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