In Sardinia, people tend to live longer than in other parts of the world, and everyone from researchers, to famous actors, want to know why. Likely it’s a combination of factors: diet, environment, and lifestyle; all vital components of a traditional way of life. …

There is a new character, a catalyst that has entered the scene, and sets the stage for our everyday life. This character has become central to all our life stories in recent weeks. It strongly influences what we do and say on a daily basis, without the need to utter…

When the role of Mother begins to wear on you, or you question your ability to be the best parent for your child, and you feel alone, and frustrated and maybe a little scared, feel into the moment, and know you are not alone, that there are so many other…

Each plant has its own magic. If you hoped this would be a list of the most magical and witchy plants on the planet, I am sorry to disappoint you; this is not that kind of article. Instead, the aim is to debunk some of the mystery surrounding “magical plants”…

Despite a diet laden with carbs, Italians can expect to live into their eighties and on average have better heart health and mental health as compared to Americans, Canadians, and Brits. Bloomberg named Italy The World’s Healthiest Country in 2017. Several studies have linked the Mediterranean diet with many health…

Part 2: The Real Mediterranean Diet (What About the Carbs? Olive Oil? Gluten?) The third part of this series explores Blue Zones, and Sardinia’s centenarians. It connects some dots between food, land, and traditions, and discusses why some of the most traditional foods in the diet are not part of…

Grow Saffron Crocuses (+ recipe) Saffron is one of the most highly prized and expensive spices in the world. It has been cultivated for over 3,500 years on many continents. It has been used throughout history as a spice, dying agent, and as an ingredient in cosmetics (Cleopatra used to…

Sardinia’s Ancient Olive Trees “… I like them all, but especially the olive. For what it symbolizes, first of all — peace with its leaves and joy with its golden oil.” -Aldous Huxley Sardinia is a lesser-known Italian island known mainly to outsiders for its stunning beaches. However, there are…