Having kids really changes the way you look at life. One of the big changes for me was that I became aware to being healthy. I must admit I was always dismissive of my health and before having my daughters, I was eating junk food, not doing any exercise and generally leading a very unhealthy life style.

But being a father of two amazing girls changed all of that, I have realized that being healthy and leading a healthy life style is important and essential, and that it is one of the most important values I can install to my children. I assume that for each of us there is a different trigger to the change of perspective. For me it was my desire to be fit, so I can be active (mainly skiing) with my daughters in 20 years time, once the fitness kicked in, I became aware of what I eat and consume and how does it influence my health.

Then, (what a surprise) the penny dropped and I understood that it is important for that my family is healthy, that we eat good, healthy, nutritious and mainly organic food and that we do not consume too many chemicals or food additives. I also believe that if your children see that exercise and sport is part of their parent’s routine, they will grow up to be active individuals.

Being aware is 50% of the whole thing, you don’t have to be a fanatic, just think before giving your children any junk food, or eating it yourself, as it always happen, they do not finish the bag of crisps, chocolate, whatever and you end up eating it…

As always, I am being late and behind the curve… it seems to be that health and life style are the hottest topics in the world today, Newsweek magazine just did a cover story about fertility and health, following a comprehensive research by researchers from Harvard University.

This is an excellent opportunity to recommend the blog of Melinda Nicci, our antenatal and post natal fitness and nutrition expert. Melinda is passionate about the subject, and in her blog she will cover a wide verity of issues concerning health, fitness and life style.