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Benvenuti Miei Amici
Come vola il tempo. How time flies and how can we manage our time better in the New Year to balance work with relaxation.
Traveling in Italy and staying with my Italian family and friends has led me to believe that they seem to know how to balance work and relaxation. They go through the day with a mid day break, surrounding themselves with beauty and art in their homes and businesses, eating fresh and vibrant food at meals. I want to imitate this but can I. Can Italy be duplicated?
Unfortunately no! Italy is unique with a historical landscape that colors all that has come before and will come after. But for those of us for have visited this remarkable land we yearn to bring a part of Italy home.
With that in mind, I'm suggesting my Top 5 Reasons to Bring Italy into Your Life in 2008.
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Top 5 Reasons to Bring Italy into Your Life!
5. Italians Have Style Italian manufacturers and artisans present you with products made by that "fine Italian hand". Laura Biagiotti, known for her Italian cashmere collection, has said that "Italian fashion is meant to add the extraordinary to everyday like". Italian style combines superior design, quality and sensibility.
4. Italians Know the Secret of Olive Oil
Vases and amphora filled with Italian Olive Oil were being transported to Europe since ancient times and have been an integral part of the "Mediterranean Diet". According to recent articles published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and the Journal of Nutrition, the antioxidant and ant-inflammatory properties of olive oil make it an important part of a heart healthy diet reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and colon cancer.
3. Italians Know How to Cultivate a Sense of Well Being
Italians take time to cultivate a sense of well being. They are committed to looking good and feeling well. Now in a country of pasta and gelato you might think this contradictory but Italians are masters of moderation, balance and beauty.
2.Italians Know How to Eat . . . and drink
Italians eat smaller amounts in courses, taking time to enjoy each part of the meal. Italian cooking relies on fresh, local ingredients regionally grown. Italy's wines are at their best when paired with food and are consistently ranked among the best in the world. .
1. Italians Know How Sweet Life Is
Italy and it's traditions, food and culture reflect the beauty and sweetness of life. |
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Eat Like an Italian
 Leonardo Da Vinci's Prescription for Life (reprinted from Da Vinci's Kitchen) :
If you want to be healthy observe this regime.
Do not eat when you have no appetite, and dine lightly,
Chew well, and whatever you take into you
Should be well-cooked and of simple ingredients
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