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HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST – Official Hotel & Venue Location

The Caro Hotel is but a mere quarter-hour away from the centre of Bucharest. Located in the northern part... read more

It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

Summer is really difficult for dieting for several reasons:   a) It’s hot so you feel less hunger and end up having longer... read more

Get Your Kids Off of Electronics and Outside Playing

Kids will actually love being unplugged with these fun outdoor activities Luring kids outside isn't easy when so many electronic... read more

Family Time

Time spent with family is valuable time. Quality family time can be spent together while enjoying various forms of... read more

Meatless food

During the holidays, many people overindulge in calories and underperform in activity. The result, other than the guilt, is... read more

Chocolate Mint & avocado fudge

Total time: 15m Yield: 16 servings Calories: 160 cal Ingredients 2 large Avocados 1 can Coconut Cream* 5 heaped tbsp Coconut Sugar 5 heaped tbsp Cacao Powder 2 tsp Vanilla 1-2 tsp Peppermint extract  ¼ tsp Salt 3 tbsp chopped Pecans   This chocolate avocado... read more

Activities for burning fat

Are you suffering from obesity? Surely you are looking for some ways to burn down your extra fat. Yes... read more

Be fit when you travel

There are plenty of reasons why people choose to practice outdoor activities, even when they’re on vacation – some... read more


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February 2021

HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST – Official Hotel & Venue Location

HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST - Official Hotel & Venue Location

The Caro Hotel is but a mere quarter-hour away from the centre of Bucharest. Located in the northern part of the city, it is close to the exclusive Floreasca, Dorobanti and Pipera districts.
While boasting German-style architectural surroundings and comfortable accommodation, the hotel caters for business executives, individual travelers, tourist groups or event-organizers.
The Caro Hotel is renowned for its peaceful surroundings, modern facilities and its high quality services.
  • The Aviation Museum, only a minute away
  • The Romanian Athenaeum- 5 km
  • The Romana Square- 4 km
  • The Promenada Shopping Center - 5 minutes away
  • The Bucharest Parliament Palace- 7 km
  • Bucharest Old Center/ Bucharest Historical Center- 6.5 km
  • Bus no 605, which makes the connection between the north and the center of the city, is in front of the hotel
  • Aurel Vlaicu metro station is at only 5 minutes by foot
  • From the Henry Coanda Airport to the hotel are only 14 km, aprox 20 minutes by car.

.....


Hotel Caro
164A, Barbu Vacarescu Bvd.
District 2, 020285
Bucharest
Romania
T: +40 21 208 61 00
E: reservation@carohotel.ro
W: www.carohotel.ro


March 2020

It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

Summer is really difficult for dieting for several reasons:

 

  1. a) It’s hot so you feel less hunger and end up having longer breaks between your meals. But then once you eat you have a huge portion and you end up gaining more weight as a result (no food for ages -> stomach thinks it’s basically war time -> starts storing everything you have later as fat).

 

  1. b) You travel and want to try all the delicious, traditional food wherever you are.
  2. c) Hotels offer tempting buffets with billions of choices and it’s hard to resist having a bit of everything…
  3. d) It’s summer! Who wants control?!

And yea, obviously – don’t go crazy about keeping fit. Summer holidays are supposed to be relaxing and trying new food while traveling is our favourite things ! But if you’re worried about staying the same size, yet don’t want to go to any extremes – here are some simple, useful summer tips:

  • Walk a lot – especially if you’re visiting some nice city. You can compensate for all the new food you want to try by having long walks instead of e.g. using public transportation (as much as you can, anyway). You can also rent some bikes and explore the area this way!

 

  • Smaller plates – If hotel buffets are your weakness: always take a smaller plate because this encourages smaller portions. Also, try to eat slowly: this will help you to stop eating when you’re physically not hungry anymore.

 

 

  • Remember to eat! As I just said, not eating in the summer can mean a few extra pounds. You don’t have to have a full-on meal every 2 hours, but try to eat 4-5 times a day. If you don’t feel like eating because of the heat, at least have a smoothie or a yogurt. If you’re off for a long day-trip, always take some snacks with you to avoid stopping at quick fast foods on the way (e.g a sandwich, a banana, muesli bars, yogurts…).

 

  • Take the stairs! Obvious, simple and VERY useful! Think of all the calories you can burn just by choosing the stairs over the elevator everywhere you go.

 

 

  • Watch out for cocktails… If you’re worried about extra calories, then always try to go for cocktails that don’t contain grenadine, sugar syrups or sweet (and often artificial, sugar-loaded) purees. But, well, you can always dance these calories off :)!

 



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HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST – Official Hotel & Venue Location

HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST - Official Hotel & Venue Location

The Caro Hotel is but a mere quarter-hour away from the centre of Bucharest. Located in the northern part of the city, it is close to the exclusive Floreasca, Dorobanti and Pipera districts.
While boasting German-style architectural surroundings and comfortable accommodation, the hotel caters for business executives, individual travelers, tourist groups or event-organizers.
The Caro Hotel is renowned for its peaceful surroundings, modern facilities and its high quality services.
  • The Aviation Museum, only a minute away
  • The Romanian Athenaeum- 5 km
  • The Romana Square- 4 km
  • The Promenada Shopping Center - 5 minutes away
  • The Bucharest Parliament Palace- 7 km
  • Bucharest Old Center/ Bucharest Historical Center- 6.5 km
  • Bus no 605, which makes the connection between the north and the center of the city, is in front of the hotel
  • Aurel Vlaicu metro station is at only 5 minutes by foot
  • From the Henry Coanda Airport to the hotel are only 14 km, aprox 20 minutes by car.

.....


Hotel Caro
164A, Barbu Vacarescu Bvd.
District 2, 020285
Bucharest
Romania
T: +40 21 208 61 00
E: reservation@carohotel.ro
W: www.carohotel.ro


It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

Summer is really difficult for dieting for several reasons:

 

  1. a) It’s hot so you feel less hunger and end up having longer breaks between your meals. But then once you eat you have a huge portion and you end up gaining more weight as a result (no food for ages -> stomach thinks it’s basically war time -> starts storing everything you have later as fat).

 

  1. b) You travel and want to try all the delicious, traditional food wherever you are.
  2. c) Hotels offer tempting buffets with billions of choices and it’s hard to resist having a bit of everything…
  3. d) It’s summer! Who wants control?!

And yea, obviously – don’t go crazy about keeping fit. Summer holidays are supposed to be relaxing and trying new food while traveling is our favourite things ! But if you’re worried about staying the same size, yet don’t want to go to any extremes – here are some simple, useful summer tips:

  • Walk a lot – especially if you’re visiting some nice city. You can compensate for all the new food you want to try by having long walks instead of e.g. using public transportation (as much as you can, anyway). You can also rent some bikes and explore the area this way!

 

  • Smaller plates – If hotel buffets are your weakness: always take a smaller plate because this encourages smaller portions. Also, try to eat slowly: this will help you to stop eating when you’re physically not hungry anymore.

 

 

  • Remember to eat! As I just said, not eating in the summer can mean a few extra pounds. You don’t have to have a full-on meal every 2 hours, but try to eat 4-5 times a day. If you don’t feel like eating because of the heat, at least have a smoothie or a yogurt. If you’re off for a long day-trip, always take some snacks with you to avoid stopping at quick fast foods on the way (e.g a sandwich, a banana, muesli bars, yogurts…).

 

  • Take the stairs! Obvious, simple and VERY useful! Think of all the calories you can burn just by choosing the stairs over the elevator everywhere you go.

 

 

  • Watch out for cocktails… If you’re worried about extra calories, then always try to go for cocktails that don’t contain grenadine, sugar syrups or sweet (and often artificial, sugar-loaded) purees. But, well, you can always dance these calories off :)!

 


Get Your Kids Off of Electronics and Outside Playing

Get Your Kids Off of Electronics and Outside Playing

Kids will actually love being unplugged with these fun outdoor activities

Luring kids outside isn't easy when so many electronic options beckon indoors. The next time struggling to pry your kids away from the screen and encourage them to get up and moving seems like a lost cause, introduce them to these fun outdoor games.

We promise, they'll have such a blast, they won't even miss the iPad.


Giant Slip 'N Slide

Make your own Slip 'N Slide by laying out a tarp, spraying it down with water, then letting the hose continue to run on top of the slide. Take turns running across your lawn, then sliding across the tarp for a slippery, exciting game.

Flashlight tag

Best played after the sun goes down, flashlight tag is the perfect outdoor game for late-night birthday or block parties. One player is designated "it" and is given a flashlight. The other players hide. When the person who's it finds a hidden player, they shine the light on the hider and the hider then becomes it. The original it then hides, and the game continues.


Jump rope challenge

Give each player a plastic cup filled with water. Start spinning a large jump rope. One at a time, each child must attempt to enter the rope and jump three times, all while spilling as little water as possible. The child with the most water left in his or her cup wins the game.

Hole in the bucket

Fill up a large trash can with water and place two empty trash cans about 15 m away. Split kids into two teams and give each team an empty milk carton with 10 to 12 holes in the bottom. When you say "go," the first player from each team fills their carton with water, then places it on their head while they walk or run to their team's empty trash can. They empty the remaining water into the trash can, then run back, passing the carton to the next player. The first team to fill its trash can with water wins the game.


Sticks & stones

If you have a sizable group of kids, playing sticks and stones will make them laugh while also tiring them out. Split the kids into two teams — the sticks and the stones. Line them up facing one another. Designate an area roughly 10 m behind each team as that teams' safe zone. To start the game, yell out, "Sticks!" or "Stones!" The team you call on must begin chasing the opposing team, which begins racing toward its safe zone. Any tagged players must switch teams, and the two new teams line up to play again. The team to bring all the players to its side wins the game.

Shoebox relays

Split the kids into two teams. Each team gets two shoeboxes. Tape the lids onto the shoe boxes and cut an "I" shape into the top of the box, with a 4-inch slit and two 1-inch slits. Have the first player from each team slip her feet into the shoeboxes. When you say, "Go!" the players wearing the shoeboxes have to run from the starting line to a designated spot, then back again. Players pass the shoeboxes to their waiting teammates, and the relay continues until all the players have participated and a winning team is crowned.


Blind man's walk

Set up a simple obstacle course in your yard and let all the kids examine the course. One at a time, blindfold the kids and let them work their way through the obstacle course. The child to make it through the fastest wins the game.

500

If your kids love sports and want to play catch with a twist, introduce them to the game of 500. Give one child a football and have him stand about 10 m in front of the remaining children. The child with the ball throws it up into the air toward the waiting players while calling out a number between 50 and 500. The player to catch the ball earns the number of points called, but if they drop the ball, they lose those points. The first player to accumulate 500 points becomes the next thrower.




Masonry

HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST – Official Hotel & Venue Location

HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST - Official Hotel & Venue Location

The Caro Hotel is but a mere quarter-hour away from the centre of Bucharest. Located in the northern part of the city, it is close to the exclusive Floreasca, Dorobanti and Pipera districts.
While boasting German-style architectural surroundings and comfortable accommodation, the hotel caters for business executives, individual travelers, tourist groups or event-organizers.
The Caro Hotel is renowned for its peaceful surroundings, modern facilities and its high quality services.
  • The Aviation Museum, only a minute away
  • The Romanian Athenaeum- 5 km
  • The Romana Square- 4 km
  • The Promenada Shopping Center - 5 minutes away
  • The Bucharest Parliament Palace- 7 km
  • Bucharest Old Center/ Bucharest Historical Center- 6.5 km
  • Bus no 605, which makes the connection between the north and the center of the city, is in front of the hotel
  • Aurel Vlaicu metro station is at only 5 minutes by foot
  • From the Henry Coanda Airport to the hotel are only 14 km, aprox 20 minutes by car.

.....


Hotel Caro
164A, Barbu Vacarescu Bvd.
District 2, 020285
Bucharest
Romania
T: +40 21 208 61 00
E: reservation@carohotel.ro
W: www.carohotel.ro


It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

Summer is really difficult for dieting for several reasons:

 

  1. a) It’s hot so you feel less hunger and end up having longer breaks between your meals. But then once you eat you have a huge portion and you end up gaining more weight as a result (no food for ages -> stomach thinks it’s basically war time -> starts storing everything you have later as fat).

 

  1. b) You travel and want to try all the delicious, traditional food wherever you are.
  2. c) Hotels offer tempting buffets with billions of choices and it’s hard to resist having a bit of everything…
  3. d) It’s summer! Who wants control?!

And yea, obviously – don’t go crazy about keeping fit. Summer holidays are supposed to be relaxing and trying new food while traveling is our favourite things ! But if you’re worried about staying the same size, yet don’t want to go to any extremes – here are some simple, useful summer tips:

  • Walk a lot – especially if you’re visiting some nice city. You can compensate for all the new food you want to try by having long walks instead of e.g. using public transportation (as much as you can, anyway). You can also rent some bikes and explore the area this way!

 

  • Smaller plates – If hotel buffets are your weakness: always take a smaller plate because this encourages smaller portions. Also, try to eat slowly: this will help you to stop eating when you’re physically not hungry anymore.

 

 

  • Remember to eat! As I just said, not eating in the summer can mean a few extra pounds. You don’t have to have a full-on meal every 2 hours, but try to eat 4-5 times a day. If you don’t feel like eating because of the heat, at least have a smoothie or a yogurt. If you’re off for a long day-trip, always take some snacks with you to avoid stopping at quick fast foods on the way (e.g a sandwich, a banana, muesli bars, yogurts…).

 

  • Take the stairs! Obvious, simple and VERY useful! Think of all the calories you can burn just by choosing the stairs over the elevator everywhere you go.

 

 

  • Watch out for cocktails… If you’re worried about extra calories, then always try to go for cocktails that don’t contain grenadine, sugar syrups or sweet (and often artificial, sugar-loaded) purees. But, well, you can always dance these calories off :)!

 


Get Your Kids Off of Electronics and Outside Playing

Get Your Kids Off of Electronics and Outside Playing

Kids will actually love being unplugged with these fun outdoor activities

Luring kids outside isn't easy when so many electronic options beckon indoors. The next time struggling to pry your kids away from the screen and encourage them to get up and moving seems like a lost cause, introduce them to these fun outdoor games.

We promise, they'll have such a blast, they won't even miss the iPad.


Giant Slip 'N Slide

Make your own Slip 'N Slide by laying out a tarp, spraying it down with water, then letting the hose continue to run on top of the slide. Take turns running across your lawn, then sliding across the tarp for a slippery, exciting game.

Flashlight tag

Best played after the sun goes down, flashlight tag is the perfect outdoor game for late-night birthday or block parties. One player is designated "it" and is given a flashlight. The other players hide. When the person who's it finds a hidden player, they shine the light on the hider and the hider then becomes it. The original it then hides, and the game continues.


Jump rope challenge

Give each player a plastic cup filled with water. Start spinning a large jump rope. One at a time, each child must attempt to enter the rope and jump three times, all while spilling as little water as possible. The child with the most water left in his or her cup wins the game.

Hole in the bucket

Fill up a large trash can with water and place two empty trash cans about 15 m away. Split kids into two teams and give each team an empty milk carton with 10 to 12 holes in the bottom. When you say "go," the first player from each team fills their carton with water, then places it on their head while they walk or run to their team's empty trash can. They empty the remaining water into the trash can, then run back, passing the carton to the next player. The first team to fill its trash can with water wins the game.


Sticks & stones

If you have a sizable group of kids, playing sticks and stones will make them laugh while also tiring them out. Split the kids into two teams — the sticks and the stones. Line them up facing one another. Designate an area roughly 10 m behind each team as that teams' safe zone. To start the game, yell out, "Sticks!" or "Stones!" The team you call on must begin chasing the opposing team, which begins racing toward its safe zone. Any tagged players must switch teams, and the two new teams line up to play again. The team to bring all the players to its side wins the game.

Shoebox relays

Split the kids into two teams. Each team gets two shoeboxes. Tape the lids onto the shoe boxes and cut an "I" shape into the top of the box, with a 4-inch slit and two 1-inch slits. Have the first player from each team slip her feet into the shoeboxes. When you say, "Go!" the players wearing the shoeboxes have to run from the starting line to a designated spot, then back again. Players pass the shoeboxes to their waiting teammates, and the relay continues until all the players have participated and a winning team is crowned.


Blind man's walk

Set up a simple obstacle course in your yard and let all the kids examine the course. One at a time, blindfold the kids and let them work their way through the obstacle course. The child to make it through the fastest wins the game.

500

If your kids love sports and want to play catch with a twist, introduce them to the game of 500. Give one child a football and have him stand about 10 m in front of the remaining children. The child with the ball throws it up into the air toward the waiting players while calling out a number between 50 and 500. The player to catch the ball earns the number of points called, but if they drop the ball, they lose those points. The first player to accumulate 500 points becomes the next thrower.



Family Time

FAMILY TIME, THE BENEFITS LAST A LIFETIME!

Time spent with family is valuable time. Quality family time can be spent together while enjoying various forms of exercise working toward a healthy, fit family. Exercise increases our mood, builds positive self esteem, helps us to think better, and builds up our bodies promoting healthy people. Here are several ideas outdoor family activities:

 

  • Play hard and enjoy yourselves.
  • Take a walk, or go for a hike.
  • Go on a bike ride.
  • Go swimming.

Jog and bike together or skate and walk/jog together. Be together.


Family Outdoor Games

Are you looking for ideas for outdoor games that your family can enjoy? There are many great outdoor activities that children and adults can participate in together. Whether you do some of these with your kids and spouse, or you get your extended family together for a reunion or special event, these sport games can brighten up any day spent outside with family members.

Badminton: A backyard badminton set can provide your family with hours of enjoyment. Pair adults with children on either side of the net and have fun!


Basketball: Whether you have a basketball hoop in your backyard or you visit a local court that is open to the public, shooting hoops is a great way to spend time with your family outdoors. You can hold a pick-up game, play h-o-r-s-e or practice free-throws


Catch: Playing "catch" is a great outdoor family activity. Use a large rubber ball with small children. Advance to using a football (with an appropriate mitt) for older kids and adults.

Hide and Seek: Hide and seek is a classic activity. When playing this game outdoors, be sure that youngsters know the boundaries and establish a signal that means "game over, come out of hiding." If very young children are playing, pair them with adults to ensure their safety.

Frisbee: Throwing a Frisbee is something that you and your family can enjoy anywhere. You can play Frisbee in your own backyard, at the beach, in the park and in any other location where there is an open field. There may even be a Frisbee golf course in your local community.


Hopscotch: If you have a sidewalk or concrete patio, all you need to get a game of hopscotch started is some chalk.


Jump Rope: Holding a jump rope competition is a great outdoor activity that children and adults can enjoy together.


Marco Polo:  Whether you have a swimming pool in your own backyard or if you visit a swim club or public pool to enjoy some time splashing around, playing Marco Polo is a great family water game.


Miniature Golf:  Visiting a local miniature golf course is a great way to enjoy an afternoon or evening out with your family.


Sack Race: Holding an old-fashioned sack race is a great way to have some outdoor fun with your loved ones.


Tag: You can put together a friendly family game of tag in your own back yard, or in any other location where there's room to run.


Tug of War: If you're looking for a fun outdoor game for large family gatherings, tug-of-war just might be the perfect choice.


Tennis: Playing tennis is a great outdoor activity for families of all sizes, as it is possible to play with as few as two people.


Volleyball: If you have room to install a net in your backyard, or you can play anywhere you spend holidays, playing volleyball is a good outdoor activity for family gatherings.


Get Outside and Get Moving

These are only a few of the many fun games that families can enjoy in the great outdoors. With so many options for outdoor activities, there's no reason to stay inside when the weather is beautiful outside. Enjoy summer evenings too by bringing some family night activities outdoors. Get off the sofa and step away from the hand-held video games and cell phones to spend an afternoon engaged in a little friendly competition with the people you love the most!

Meatless food

Meatless food

During the holidays, many people overindulge in calories and underperform in activity. The result, other than the guilt, is a vow to do better in the new year. Confirmed couch potatoes vow to get moving and confirmed carnivores vow to go vegetarian. If you're thinking of cutting back on meat sources, you still need to consume protein for good health. We're here with information to help you keep the protein up using non-meat sources.

 

3 Benefits of Meatless Proteins

Many plant proteins contain components that can help protect against chronic conditions such as heart disease, while also providing the energy and nutrients a body needs. Legumes, soy beans and nuts are three plant sources of protein that possess such health-affirming properties.

  1. Lower cholesterol . Soybeans are often connected with lower cholesterol since they contain no cholesterol and very little saturated fat. Soy protein can be found in edamame, tofu, and soy milk.
  2. Heart disease protection . Nuts are a great way to ingest protein and gain some protection against heart disease. Good nuts to eat include almonds, walnuts, pistachios, Brazil nuts, pecans, cashews, and hazelnuts. Nuts are rich in fiber, minerals and other bioactive compounds and have high concentrations of important minerals, such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium.
  3. Lower cholesterol . Soybeans are often connected with lower cholesterol since they contain no cholesterol and very little saturated fat. Soy protein can be found in edamame, tofu, and soy milk.

Meatless Protein Sources

Whether you're going whole-hog with meatless protection, or half-hog (continuing to eat fish and fowl), you can easily find many sources of protein that come from plants sources.

Adults generally need 10-35% of their total daily calories to come from protein. So, if you are on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, you should have 50-175 grams a day. For example, you could have 1 and 1/3 cups of black beans in a black bean and rice dish and get the same protein as in a 3-ounce piece of chicken.

Here are the top 20 meatless proteins, starting with the best:

Seitan (wheat gluten) – 75g per 100g. When wheat gluten dough is steamed, baked or boiled, it becomes chewy with a very meat-like texture.

Lentils – 26g per 100g. Lentils are great in soup, chili or added to cooked veggies.

Peanut Butter – 25g per 100g. Yay!

Hemp Seeds – 23g per 100g. Buy them online (not illegal to consume and no psychogenic effects) and add them to soups, salads, smoothies, or any other dish of your choosing.

Black Beans – 21g per 100g. Use in any meatless entree or in a side dish. Bean dip is an easy option.

Almonds – 21g per 100g. Eat them raw or roasted or as a food topping.

Sunflower Seeds – 21g per 100g. Great on a salad or as a snack.

Tempeh – 19g per 100g. Made from soy, you can buy it at many grocery stores and use as a direct meat substitute for any recipe that calls for meat.

Quinoa – 14g per 100g. This seed is gluten-free and is a complete protein. Use it as a substitute for rice or pasta.

Eggs – 13g per 100g. Not “plant-based” but a great substitute for eating its poultry parent.

Cottage Cheese – 11g per 100g. Choose the low-fat variety. When paired with fresh fruit it provides a balanced meal of protein and carbohydrates.

Edamame – 11g per 100g. Edamame is green soybeans that have been picked prematurely and then boiled or steamed. It's a bit tough to make edamame into a main dish, so use it as an appetizer or snack before or between meals.

Greek Yogurt – 10g per 100g. Eat as a snack or to replace sour cream in a recipe.

Tofu – 8g per 100g. Tofu is easily the most often substituted item for meat. You can use it in just about any meat dish, or add to soups and stews.

Hummus – 8g per 100g. Hummus is made from chickpeas. It is a great dip for just about any vegetable or can be used instead of salad dressing.

Kale – 4.3g per 100g. Kale is high in fiber and is a cruciferous vegetable. Bake up leaves of kale into kale chips or mix kale into your lasagna recipe as a spinach substitute.

Milk and Soy Milk – 3.3g per 100g. Strict vegetarians use soy milk.

Spinach – 2.9g per 100g. Popeye would approve.

Broccoli – 2.8g per 100g. Eat it every day either cooked or raw in salads. Eat it in salads, soups, casseroles, or chili.

Avocado – 2g per 100g. Yay!

Meatless Monday is a great way to start substituting plant sources of protein for beef, pork, poultry, fish, or seafood.


Chocolate Mint & avocado fudge

Chocolate Mint & Avocado Fudge Recipe

  • Total time: 15m
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Calories: 160 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 large Avocados
  • 1 can Coconut Cream*
  • 5 heaped tbsp Coconut Sugar
  • 5 heaped tbsp Cacao Powder
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1-2 tsp Peppermint extract 
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp chopped Pecans

 

This chocolate avocado fudge is free of dairy and full of heart healthy fats from avocados and coconut. Suitable for vegan, plant-based, oil free, paleo and general healthy diets:

 

  1. Using a chilled can of coconut milk cream off the solid coconut cream.
  2. Warm your coconut cream so it is liquid and runny.
  3. Place everything in the food processor apart from the pecans.
  4. Blend for 2-3 mins until it is all combined.
  5. Pour into a dish lined with greaseproof paper and sprinkle with the pecan nuts.
  6. Chill in the fridge overnight or 3-5 hours in the freezer then cut up.
  7. Store in the fridge and enjoy within 3 days.

 

This is suitable for people that have tree nut allergies if you omit the chopped pecans. To make this caffeine and cocoa free then substitute the cocoa with carob powder. I used peppermint extract but peppermint oil designed for culinary purposes works well instead. I would recommend using 2 tsp of peppermint extract and 1 tsp of peppermint oil, but do adjust for your tastes.

After blending it’s a good idea to check the taste of the fudge – you might want to add some more coconut sugar/peppermint/cacao for your taste. If you don’t have coconut sugar then dried fruit such as dates will work quite well but may need a bit more blending.



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HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST – Official Hotel & Venue Location

It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

Get Your Kids Off of Electronics and Outside Playing

Family Time


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HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST – Official Hotel & Venue Location

HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST - Official Hotel & Venue Location

The Caro Hotel is but a mere quarter-hour away from the centre of Bucharest. Located in the northern part of the city, it is close to the exclusive Floreasca, Dorobanti and Pipera districts.
While boasting German-style architectural surroundings and comfortable accommodation, the hotel caters for business executives, individual travelers, tourist groups or event-organizers.
The Caro Hotel is renowned for its peaceful surroundings, modern facilities and its high quality services.
  • The Aviation Museum, only a minute away
  • The Romanian Athenaeum- 5 km
  • The Romana Square- 4 km
  • The Promenada Shopping Center - 5 minutes away
  • The Bucharest Parliament Palace- 7 km
  • Bucharest Old Center/ Bucharest Historical Center- 6.5 km
  • Bus no 605, which makes the connection between the north and the center of the city, is in front of the hotel
  • Aurel Vlaicu metro station is at only 5 minutes by foot
  • From the Henry Coanda Airport to the hotel are only 14 km, aprox 20 minutes by car.

.....


Hotel Caro
164A, Barbu Vacarescu Bvd.
District 2, 020285
Bucharest
Romania
T: +40 21 208 61 00
E: reservation@carohotel.ro
W: www.carohotel.ro


It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

Summer is really difficult for dieting for several reasons:

 

  1. a) It’s hot so you feel less hunger and end up having longer breaks between your meals. But then once you eat you have a huge portion and you end up gaining more weight as a result (no food for ages -> stomach thinks it’s basically war time -> starts storing everything you have later as fat).

 

  1. b) You travel and want to try all the delicious, traditional food wherever you are.
  2. c) Hotels offer tempting buffets with billions of choices and it’s hard to resist having a bit of everything…
  3. d) It’s summer! Who wants control?!

And yea, obviously – don’t go crazy about keeping fit. Summer holidays are supposed to be relaxing and trying new food while traveling is our favourite things ! But if you’re worried about staying the same size, yet don’t want to go to any extremes – here are some simple, useful summer tips:

  • Walk a lot – especially if you’re visiting some nice city. You can compensate for all the new food you want to try by having long walks instead of e.g. using public transportation (as much as you can, anyway). You can also rent some bikes and explore the area this way!

 

  • Smaller plates – If hotel buffets are your weakness: always take a smaller plate because this encourages smaller portions. Also, try to eat slowly: this will help you to stop eating when you’re physically not hungry anymore.

 

 

  • Remember to eat! As I just said, not eating in the summer can mean a few extra pounds. You don’t have to have a full-on meal every 2 hours, but try to eat 4-5 times a day. If you don’t feel like eating because of the heat, at least have a smoothie or a yogurt. If you’re off for a long day-trip, always take some snacks with you to avoid stopping at quick fast foods on the way (e.g a sandwich, a banana, muesli bars, yogurts…).

 

  • Take the stairs! Obvious, simple and VERY useful! Think of all the calories you can burn just by choosing the stairs over the elevator everywhere you go.

 

 

  • Watch out for cocktails… If you’re worried about extra calories, then always try to go for cocktails that don’t contain grenadine, sugar syrups or sweet (and often artificial, sugar-loaded) purees. But, well, you can always dance these calories off :)!

 



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HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST – Official Hotel & Venue Location

HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST - Official Hotel & Venue Location

The Caro Hotel is but a mere quarter-hour away from the centre of Bucharest. Located in the northern part of the city, it is close to the exclusive Floreasca, Dorobanti and Pipera districts.
While boasting German-style architectural surroundings and comfortable accommodation, the hotel caters for business executives, individual travelers, tourist groups or event-organizers.
The Caro Hotel is renowned for its peaceful surroundings, modern facilities and its high quality services.
  • The Aviation Museum, only a minute away
  • The Romanian Athenaeum- 5 km
  • The Romana Square- 4 km
  • The Promenada Shopping Center - 5 minutes away
  • The Bucharest Parliament Palace- 7 km
  • Bucharest Old Center/ Bucharest Historical Center- 6.5 km
  • Bus no 605, which makes the connection between the north and the center of the city, is in front of the hotel
  • Aurel Vlaicu metro station is at only 5 minutes by foot
  • From the Henry Coanda Airport to the hotel are only 14 km, aprox 20 minutes by car.

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Hotel Caro
164A, Barbu Vacarescu Bvd.
District 2, 020285
Bucharest
Romania
T: +40 21 208 61 00
E: reservation@carohotel.ro
W: www.carohotel.ro


It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

Summer is really difficult for dieting for several reasons:

 

  1. a) It’s hot so you feel less hunger and end up having longer breaks between your meals. But then once you eat you have a huge portion and you end up gaining more weight as a result (no food for ages -> stomach thinks it’s basically war time -> starts storing everything you have later as fat).

 

  1. b) You travel and want to try all the delicious, traditional food wherever you are.
  2. c) Hotels offer tempting buffets with billions of choices and it’s hard to resist having a bit of everything…
  3. d) It’s summer! Who wants control?!

And yea, obviously – don’t go crazy about keeping fit. Summer holidays are supposed to be relaxing and trying new food while traveling is our favourite things ! But if you’re worried about staying the same size, yet don’t want to go to any extremes – here are some simple, useful summer tips:

  • Walk a lot – especially if you’re visiting some nice city. You can compensate for all the new food you want to try by having long walks instead of e.g. using public transportation (as much as you can, anyway). You can also rent some bikes and explore the area this way!

 

  • Smaller plates – If hotel buffets are your weakness: always take a smaller plate because this encourages smaller portions. Also, try to eat slowly: this will help you to stop eating when you’re physically not hungry anymore.

 

 

  • Remember to eat! As I just said, not eating in the summer can mean a few extra pounds. You don’t have to have a full-on meal every 2 hours, but try to eat 4-5 times a day. If you don’t feel like eating because of the heat, at least have a smoothie or a yogurt. If you’re off for a long day-trip, always take some snacks with you to avoid stopping at quick fast foods on the way (e.g a sandwich, a banana, muesli bars, yogurts…).

 

  • Take the stairs! Obvious, simple and VERY useful! Think of all the calories you can burn just by choosing the stairs over the elevator everywhere you go.

 

 

  • Watch out for cocktails… If you’re worried about extra calories, then always try to go for cocktails that don’t contain grenadine, sugar syrups or sweet (and often artificial, sugar-loaded) purees. But, well, you can always dance these calories off :)!

 



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HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST – Official Hotel & Venue Location

HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST - Official Hotel & Venue Location

The Caro Hotel is but a mere quarter-hour away from the centre of Bucharest. Located in the northern part of the city, it is close to the exclusive Floreasca, Dorobanti and Pipera districts.
While boasting German-style architectural surroundings and comfortable accommodation, the hotel caters for business executives, individual travelers, tourist groups or event-organizers.
The Caro Hotel is renowned for its peaceful surroundings, modern facilities and its high quality services.
  • The Aviation Museum, only a minute away
  • The Romanian Athenaeum- 5 km
  • The Romana Square- 4 km
  • The Promenada Shopping Center - 5 minutes away
  • The Bucharest Parliament Palace- 7 km
  • Bucharest Old Center/ Bucharest Historical Center- 6.5 km
  • Bus no 605, which makes the connection between the north and the center of the city, is in front of the hotel
  • Aurel Vlaicu metro station is at only 5 minutes by foot
  • From the Henry Coanda Airport to the hotel are only 14 km, aprox 20 minutes by car.

.....


Hotel Caro
164A, Barbu Vacarescu Bvd.
District 2, 020285
Bucharest
Romania
T: +40 21 208 61 00
E: reservation@carohotel.ro
W: www.carohotel.ro


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It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

Summer is really difficult for dieting for several reasons:

 

  1. a) It’s hot so you feel less hunger and end up having longer breaks between your meals. But then once you eat you have a huge portion and you end up gaining more weight as a result (no food for ages -> stomach thinks it’s basically war time -> starts storing everything you have later as fat).

 

  1. b) You travel and want to try all the delicious, traditional food wherever you are.
  2. c) Hotels offer tempting buffets with billions of choices and it’s hard to resist having a bit of everything…
  3. d) It’s summer! Who wants control?!

And yea, obviously – don’t go crazy about keeping fit. Summer holidays are supposed to be relaxing and trying new food while traveling is our favourite things ! But if you’re worried about staying the same size, yet don’t want to go to any extremes – here are some simple, useful summer tips:

  • Walk a lot – especially if you’re visiting some nice city. You can compensate for all the new food you want to try by having long walks instead of e.g. using public transportation (as much as you can, anyway). You can also rent some bikes and explore the area this way!

 

  • Smaller plates – If hotel buffets are your weakness: always take a smaller plate because this encourages smaller portions. Also, try to eat slowly: this will help you to stop eating when you’re physically not hungry anymore.

 

 

  • Remember to eat! As I just said, not eating in the summer can mean a few extra pounds. You don’t have to have a full-on meal every 2 hours, but try to eat 4-5 times a day. If you don’t feel like eating because of the heat, at least have a smoothie or a yogurt. If you’re off for a long day-trip, always take some snacks with you to avoid stopping at quick fast foods on the way (e.g a sandwich, a banana, muesli bars, yogurts…).

 

  • Take the stairs! Obvious, simple and VERY useful! Think of all the calories you can burn just by choosing the stairs over the elevator everywhere you go.

 

 

  • Watch out for cocktails… If you’re worried about extra calories, then always try to go for cocktails that don’t contain grenadine, sugar syrups or sweet (and often artificial, sugar-loaded) purees. But, well, you can always dance these calories off :)!

 


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HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST – Official Hotel & Venue Location

HOTEL CARO BUCHAREST - Official Hotel & Venue Location

The Caro Hotel is but a mere quarter-hour away from the centre of Bucharest. Located in the northern part of the city, it is close to the exclusive Floreasca, Dorobanti and Pipera districts.
While boasting German-style architectural surroundings and comfortable accommodation, the hotel caters for business executives, individual travelers, tourist groups or event-organizers.
The Caro Hotel is renowned for its peaceful surroundings, modern facilities and its high quality services.
  • The Aviation Museum, only a minute away
  • The Romanian Athenaeum- 5 km
  • The Romana Square- 4 km
  • The Promenada Shopping Center - 5 minutes away
  • The Bucharest Parliament Palace- 7 km
  • Bucharest Old Center/ Bucharest Historical Center- 6.5 km
  • Bus no 605, which makes the connection between the north and the center of the city, is in front of the hotel
  • Aurel Vlaicu metro station is at only 5 minutes by foot
  • From the Henry Coanda Airport to the hotel are only 14 km, aprox 20 minutes by car.

.....


Hotel Caro
164A, Barbu Vacarescu Bvd.
District 2, 020285
Bucharest
Romania
T: +40 21 208 61 00
E: reservation@carohotel.ro
W: www.carohotel.ro


Read more...

It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

It’s Summer! How do I stay fit?

Summer is really difficult for dieting for several reasons:

 

  1. a) It’s hot so you feel less hunger and end up having longer breaks between your meals. But then once you eat you have a huge portion and you end up gaining more weight as a result (no food for ages -> stomach thinks it’s basically war time -> starts storing everything you have later as fat).

 

  1. b) You travel and want to try all the delicious, traditional food wherever you are.
  2. c) Hotels offer tempting buffets with billions of choices and it’s hard to resist having a bit of everything…
  3. d) It’s summer! Who wants control?!

And yea, obviously – don’t go crazy about keeping fit. Summer holidays are supposed to be relaxing and trying new food while traveling is our favourite things ! But if you’re worried about staying the same size, yet don’t want to go to any extremes – here are some simple, useful summer tips:

  • Walk a lot – especially if you’re visiting some nice city. You can compensate for all the new food you want to try by having long walks instead of e.g. using public transportation (as much as you can, anyway). You can also rent some bikes and explore the area this way!

 

  • Smaller plates – If hotel buffets are your weakness: always take a smaller plate because this encourages smaller portions. Also, try to eat slowly: this will help you to stop eating when you’re physically not hungry anymore.

 

 

  • Remember to eat! As I just said, not eating in the summer can mean a few extra pounds. You don’t have to have a full-on meal every 2 hours, but try to eat 4-5 times a day. If you don’t feel like eating because of the heat, at least have a smoothie or a yogurt. If you’re off for a long day-trip, always take some snacks with you to avoid stopping at quick fast foods on the way (e.g a sandwich, a banana, muesli bars, yogurts…).

 

  • Take the stairs! Obvious, simple and VERY useful! Think of all the calories you can burn just by choosing the stairs over the elevator everywhere you go.

 

 

  • Watch out for cocktails… If you’re worried about extra calories, then always try to go for cocktails that don’t contain grenadine, sugar syrups or sweet (and often artificial, sugar-loaded) purees. But, well, you can always dance these calories off :)!

 


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The Caro Hotel is but a mere quarter-hour away from the centre of Bucharest. Located in the northern part of the city, it is close to the exclusive Floreasca, Dorobanti and Pipera districts. While boasting German-style architectural surroundings and comfortable accommodation, the hotel caters for business executives, individual travelers, tourist groups or event-organizers. The Caro Hotel is renowned for its peaceful surroundings, modern facilities and its high quality services. The Aviation Museum, only a minute away The Romanian Athenaeum- 5 km The Romana Square-...

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