Hi, I’m Petra Nakashian (you might also know me as Petra Kravos). I spent over 20 years living and working in the UK, and I’m now based in Slovenia with my family.
I strongly believe in a holistic approach to health. It’s not only about healthy eating and nutrition. It’s also about natural living, avoiding everyday toxins, choosing organic where possible, reducing exposure to pollution where you can, and looking after your mental health too. Stress plays a big role, and so does sleep. Your environment and daily habits matter as well.
How this blog started (and how it changed)
Be Healthy Now started as a healthy eating blog. Over time it evolved into something bigger, because health is not only about food.
I also want to be honest. I haven’t always been interested in nutrition and healthy living. I used to eat a lot of processed foods, and I didn’t think much about ingredients. It’s only with time that I learnt how much food can affect how you feel, and how it can affect your health long-term too. That’s when I became more conscious of what I eat.
Then I realised something else. Health is usually a result of many different variables, not just one. That’s why I started paying attention to other things as well, like lifestyle habits, fitness, stress, and toxins in everyday life.
Why I care so much about prevention
This blog is personal for me.
Both of my parents died of cancer at a relatively young age, and it changed the way I look at health. I can’t control everything, but I do believe we can make better choices where we can, and those choices add up over time.
What you’ll find on Be Healthy Now
Most of my content falls into these areas. A lot of my nutrition posts are based on real label checks and ingredient lists, not just general advice.
- Nutrition and food/drink breakdowns (ingredients, labels, sugar, additives, portion size)
- Natural health (simple, practical wellness topics, natural remedies)
- Healthy living (habits that make everyday life healthier)
- Cancer prevention (diet and lifestyle habits that support long-term health)
- Healthy mind (stress, sleep, and mental wellbeing)
I still publish some fitness-related posts occasionally, but this is not a fitness diary or training blog. My focus is more on practical health information and better everyday choices.
What about beauty, skincare, and toxins?
I’m also interested in avoiding unnecessary toxins, not just in food but in skincare and everyday products too. That’s why I created a separate blog, Green Beauty Talk, where I share natural beauty content in its own space. It’s part of the same “healthy living” picture, I just wanted the beauty side to have its own home.
How I research posts
A lot of my posts start with a simple question people search for, because I do the same.
I try to keep my content accurate and trustworthy, not based on opinion or popular myths. There’s a lot of health advice online that sounds convincing, but isn’t actually backed by evidence, and I’ve learnt to be careful with that. If I mention studies or research, I link to the original source where possible.
When I write a post, I usually:
- check ingredients lists and nutrition labels (and compare versions when it helps)
- look up reliable sources and research, especially when a health claim is involved
- keep the advice practical and balanced, rather than dramatic or fear-based
Products and labels can change, and research evolves too, so I occasionally revisit older posts and update them when needed.
I’m not a doctor though, and nothing on this site is medical advice. It’s here to help you make more informed choices.
Want to get in touch?
If you have a question, feedback, or a topic you’d like me to cover, you can contact me via my contact page.
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