Ready to transform your physique? Tired of not having the body you want? Why not enter a body transformation challenge? Check out all the details right now. WHAT DOES THE 4 –WEEK PROGRAM INCLUDE? 1) Personalized daily calories need calculation (value of 500,000 vnd) 2) Initial 30 minutes healthy eating seminar (value of 250,000 vnd) 3) […]

If you are anything like me, your days go by so hectic and busy that by bed time you are still all wired up and awake. Sometimes is it hard to stop thinking about tomorrow’s chores or stop our bodies from feeling restless after a hard training session. But a good rest is essential to recharge, recover […]

I often get asked what I think about supplements for overall health; are they really worth the money and the hassle to take them everyday? My answer is pretty much always yes. Why? If you have ever watched the movie Food Matters, you would be aware how any of the foods that we consume now are really deprived […]

Living in cities with lots of pollution and that rely mostly on air-conditioning for cold and warm in the house, it is important that you keep your filters clean. This regular cleaning will not only improve the air quality of your home, but also help improve the efficiency of your air conditioner and keep it in […]

  The typical modern diet is, unfortunately, starting to consist primarily of toxic and acid-forming foods like processed sugars, artificial sweeteners, refined grains, conventionally produced meats and dairy, and hidden genetically modified organisms.   Our body is build to keep a neutral Ph in order to function at its best and avoid the developing of chronic, degenerative […]

If you are anything like me, you might have realised too that if you don’t get your workout in before breakfast and work, you might not get it in at all. Benefits of exercising in the morning are multiple: from better cardiovascular impact to increase daily energy, from using your hormones to your advantage to […]

    Due to popular demand, group Health Coaching sessions by Chiara Squinzi are back, at a more accessible time and with a price reduction!   Join us every Saturday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at GreenS and start living a healthier and happier life. Studies show that having the support of a Health Coach drastically […]

Understanding nutrition labels are one of the most important aspect of being healthy; although regulated by FDA (I have a lot to say about how this association operates and how they look out for corporates’ interests instead of people’s), companies use loopholes to make their products LOOK lighter in calories and chemicals. Being able to understand the real meaning behind nutrition labels […]

I’d like to share this great infographic about the healing properties of herbs. I can always tell how health conscious people are by the number of spices and herbs in their kitchen; my personal favourite are cinnamon and turmeric (or curcumin – the yellow of the curry). I use them on anything, also in the […]

The #1 issue I get to help my clients with, is fighting sugar addiction; refined sugar is a very evil substance and creates high dependence to its consumers. The worst symptom usually reported is having cravings, but not many people really realise the impact it also has on teeth, blood and hormone health. Like smoking, industries […]

Drinking water is not the only way to keep hydrated; eating it account for almost 20% of its consumption. That’s why I wanted to share this incredibly useful list of high water content fruits and vegetables that can really make a difference in health and recovery levels. And don’t forget, melons do not mix easily […]

My health coaching clients often ask where to eat healthy, nutritious meals in Ho Chi Minh. Although Saigon, and in general Vietnam, is a great place to find less processed foods compared to all the other countries, there is still some things to watch out for, in my opinion. First of all, white, refined grains are a big no […]

Did you just move to Ho Chi Minh and you are looking for places where to shop for clean, fresh and healthy ingredients? Are you looking to eat healthier, cook more and feel better but you don’t know where to start? Join Health Coach and Yoga Teacher Chiara Squinzi every Monday morning at 9am at […]

Class 1: Healthy Eating and Shopping in Saigon Class 2: Importance, Benefits and Samples of Quick and Delicious Healthy Breakfasts Class 3: Importance, Benefits and Samples of Quick and Delicious Healthy Snacks (including for sport) Class 4: Focus on the dangers of sugar, gluten, and animal products and their healthy substitutions Class 5: How to detox? […]

As a big thank you to all of you who have supported La Holista Ltd. to born, launch and grow, we are now very gladly offering 30% off on our health coaching program purchased between August 20th and September 5th, 2014. The program program includes: two 60-minute sessions per month e-mail support between sessions recipes […]

Chickpea, chickpea you are a very delectable bean   Chickpeas are healthy and delicious  And fit in every dish, even the most ambitious.   You can blend them into hummus for a dip And if you are lucky you can use a gluten-free chip   You can season and roast them crunchy With a bit […]