Articles on Food, Health and Wellness (10)
Spain has a wealth of delicious food, but some things you can only really experience in America. Clam chowder and lobster rolls in New England, deep dish pizza in Chicago, Texas barbecue...these are some regional staples in American food, but some
August 1, 2019
High temperatures in Spain are a reality throughout the country, just look at the weather forecast in Spain these days. Every spring seems to bring the hottest summer on record, yet again...For the vast majority of people, elevated temperatures
June 27, 2019
Pregnancy vocabulary in Spanish, particularly many related to childbirth, are quite similar between English and Spanish because of their medical terminology. Still, I had to tearfully tell my mother that I did not want her present at my birth
June 7, 2019
As an expat living in Madrid, it can sometimes be hard finding places to eat. You aren’t familiar with the cuisine and your tastes may be different to the local fare. Coming from the Netherlands, the cuisine I was used to couldn’t be more different
May 10, 2019
Being homesick is something every single person living abroad has experienced at some point in their life. Homesickness tends to start after the first few weeks or months of being abroad and can arise for various reasons: loneliness, the language
May 3, 2019
As you already know, tapas are eaten standing up and may be cold or hot and the word derives form the Spanish verb tapar, which means to cover. But what most people are unaware of is the story behind the fascinating origin of these appetizers or
April 4, 2019
If you haven't heard, Spain is projected to beat out Japan for the longest life expectancy in the world by 2040. That's according to an extensive study by the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (check out all the
January 9, 2019
Are you pregnant and thinking of having your baby in Spain? Perhaps it is unpractical to go back to your country of origin to give birth, or perhaps most of the family you want by your side is already here. In any case, there is absolutely no need
February 20, 2018
Simply changing some habits can help you enjoy a fuller and healthier life in Spain. Some simple changes, like correcting your posture, changing your diet to include healthy Spanish food choices, cultivating your intellect or keeping your stress
May 27, 2016
As we all know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and if you have recently moved to Spain, you will know that understanding the Spanish mealtimes can be harder than it may seem. This country has one of the best cuisines in the world,