August is the hottest month of the year and it is important to adopt certain simple measures to prevent dehydration. Symptoms of dehydration can include thirst, weakness, vomiting, headaches, irritability, dizziness and general unease with a reduction in performance. The following simple steps are recommended to avoid dehydration: 1. Drink fluids even when not thirsty. 2. … [Read more...] about Dehydration Prevention!
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Gallina en Pepitoria…chicken fricasee
Ingredients Olive oil 6 Chicken portions 1 small onion 2 Carrots 1 bay leaf 3 cloves garlic nutmeg parsley (fresh or dry) salt and pepper 50grms ground almonds 1/2 pint dry white wine 1 sachet powdered saffron Method Remove skin from chicken, wash and pat dry on kitchen roll. Place on a dish and sprinkle with nutmeg, salt and pepper, chopped … [Read more...] about Gallina en Pepitoria…chicken fricasee
Learn about Healthy Living in Andalucia!
Healthy Living in Andalucia The benefits of swimming Protecting your baby from the sun Enjoy the Sun Sensibly! Sun....Factor not Fiction! Treatment of Jellyfish Stings Dehydration Prevention Water......Look and Feel Great! Summer Eggs! Tummy Trouble … [Read more...] about Learn about Healthy Living in Andalucia!
Summer Eggs!
Hot summer temperatures can affect the bacterial quality of eggs and can lead to salmonella food poisoning. To ensure that eggs are as safe as possible to eat, some simple practices can be performed. When buying eggs place them in the refrigerator as soon as possible after purchase. This prevents deterioration in the yolk membrane and minimises growth of micro organisms that … [Read more...] about Summer Eggs!
A Mediterranean Diet Menu
What Does A Mediterranean Diet Menu Consist Of? Spanish cooking, like the country and its people, is colourful, lively and robust. Olive oil and garlic are two of the most common ingredients in a Mediterranean Diet Menu having been imported by the Romans. Whilst under Arab occupation, which lasted for centuries, it took onboard saffron, pepper, nutmeg and sugar. The … [Read more...] about A Mediterranean Diet Menu