The views of the lake and the surrounding cities are gorgeous and offer a real solace and escape from the busy city life in TO.

Hello Friends!

So mine is a chai latte..ok so more like a regular tea latte..but a latte nonetheless.

It is super easy to make especially if you have the right tools. The biggest reason for this post is to say that I do not like ordering tea or coffee from coffee shops. Why? Because they tend to be scolding hot and I have to wait about 20min for it too cool down. In Toronto, I usually ask for a few ice cubes to be dropped in my cup, but in London..I have received some of the most confused and judgy faces. So since my bf got a milk frother, I have been making my own...in the perfect temperature....for a perfect latte.





Tips for the perfect latte:
1. Make sure to heat up the milk a bit warmer than lukewarm in order for it to froth properly, I usually put it in the microwave for about 1 min.
2. The way I keep the temp down for my tea is to add a 1/3 of lukewarm water to the boiling kettle water in my mug. For this example the milk cools the boiling water down a bit which brings it to the perfect temperature.
3. Make sure to get a proper frother, ours is from here. It is inexpensive but effective. A good combo.






And there you have it....a frothy fabulous cup o latte.

Happy New Year friends!

The fact that it is already 2013 really boggles my mind. Where did the pas year fly off to and why am
I nowhere near my fitness goal? Oh I know, because I have been stuffing myself with yummy holiday treats and have only now realized how chubby I have become.

But I will not fret, because a new year means a new start, right? Oh, I really hope so.
To make one thing clear, I dont usually make new years resolutions, because I know myself and I tend not to keep them. Instead I would like to make a lifestyle change and start eating a bit healthier.

Here is a super light and easy lunch I made that is rich in nutrients and yummy factor.




My love for cheese is a bit embarrassing, our fridge at the moment holds about 4 different types of cheese...yeah. But cheese is good for you, in moderation. I have used a simple smoked cheddar and blue cheese.
Lately, I have become obsessed with rock salt, so I used it to season the tomatos with it.
















 




There you have it. I also added a thick slice of ham, some patte and red chilli hummus. YUM!!!

I would like to state one negative thing about this delicious and low fat lunch. Vegetables in London are so expensive! I have no idea why. I have been told because this summer has been horrible where weather is concerned and the crop has not been as good.
These are the times I wish I had a super jet to fly me to a Toronto supermarket for some yummy and inexpensive veggies.
Well if this is not going to keep me on track, nothing will. Bring it on 2013, I am ready for you!

How are you going to keep healthy this year?

If you're like me and do not have too much time for yourself, especially for a workout, than this video is for you! It is a total body workout in 5min. It is Pilates inspired and is amazing. Trust me you will feel it. Do this once a day and you will definitely be doing some good for your body!

Check out diethealth on youtube for more useful workout tips!