Food FOR THE soul
The “Sha Wellness Clinic” in Alicante in Spain is a truly special place. It not only impresses with its beautiful exterior, including breathtaking surroundings, but its inner features are also convincing. Experts from various health fields help guests to achieve their goals in a pleasurable way. Those seeking healthy weight regulation, detox, rejuvenation, a healthy and conscious lifestyle or suffering from the effects of COVID are in the right place.
Holistic experience
As our lifestyle, diet, and genetics impact our health, the experts at the clinic take care of all these factors to guide guests towards holistic well-being. Whether it’s emotional health, smoking cessation, sleep remedies, or hair care, if you want to live healthier, here you have the unique opportunity to implement this desire with a little support. Those who reside in the luxury retreat can choose between three different diets and thus work on their lifestyle individually. One thing in advance: enjoyment does not fall by the wayside, in fact, quite the opposite. Desserts are also on the menu, and they are really something to behold. Only organic products are used, no sugar, no dairy products, no eggs or gluten.
Healthy and refined cuisine
It is an unpleasant mantra that most people are probably familiar with: a healthy, balanced diet is an indispensable
In today’s world of Generation Y and Z, healthy food has to meet different demands than in the past. It must not only be good for the body but also appeal to the soul. How this can be achieved is impressively demonstrated by the “Sha Wellness Clinic” in Alicante, Spain. Two experts explained to us how Haute Cuisine becomes a holistic experience.
part of a healthy life. But this is often easier said than done. Those who need help in permanently changing their eating habits can get the support they need at the “Sha Wellness Clinic”. But those who think they will only be served green smoothies and salads are wrong. Melanie Waxman, expert for natural therapies and nutritionist at the “Sha Wellness Clinic”, and Lixi Lineas, head chef at the clinic, both take the approach that healthy food can only bring holistic benefits in combination with pleasure. Melanie Waxman explains that the demand for healthier food is high and that this trend has also arrived in the five-star restaurants. They follow the latest trends and offer appropriate dishes, but not only that: they also focus on sustainable, regional, and seasonal food and thus not only make their guests happy but also do the environment a big favour. This is also the guiding principle of the cuisine in the “Sha Wellness Clinic”.
Delight comes first
The nutritionist emphasises another important aspect: delight. On the one hand, this means that the clients are served exquisite meals. But it is also conveyed how important it is to eat one’s meals relaxed, without stress and consciously slowly, because only in this way can one enjoy an intensive taste experience that is good for the body as a whole. Lixi Lineas, head chef of the luxury resort, is responsible for the fine taste. She loves to amaze the guests with her exceptionally tasty dishes. She wants people to learn in an enjoyable way that good taste and healthy products are not contradictory, but rather mean the same thing. She also emphasises that the good taste of food increases when it is of organic quality. Creativity also plays a major role. This prevents cooking from becoming boring, and it helps chefs to offer a wide range of dishes. And they do so in a way that guests have never experienced before. This newfound joy in food helps them to change their lifestyle and eating habits.
The green mile
Who hasn’t heard of it? The hyped green smoothies that have become firmly entrenched in social media and inspire people to buy a blender. One ingredient is usually at least one leafy green vegetable. These include the various types of lettuce as well as spinach, pak choi, and many more. Melanie Waxman also knows about the healing and supportive powers of these vegetables, stating that they are rich in fibre, vitamins, phytonutrients, and also protein. Green leafy vegetables have an anti-inflammatory effect and are also good for bones, brain performance, and heart health, among other things.
Sustainability and seasonality
The meals at the wellness clinic are not only excellent and healthy but also meet other essential criteria close to Melanie Waxman’s heart. By focusing on regional and seasonal products, she ensures that less energy is needed for protection from cold or heat, transport, and storage. In this way, not only are the clinic’s guests supported in their quest for a healthy lifestyle, but the environment is also protected. However, further factors are also of great concern to the expert. She believes it is important to use more plant products instead of animal products and to waste less food. This, too, is entirely in line with the holistic concept.