“Illness taught me many things and made me understand the benefits of nature.” 4 naturopaths reveal their well-being secrets.

Orelli Canzoni

Bestselling author a naturalist in my kitchenPublished by Marabout, Marabout lives in Milan but is very connected to France, where many women follow her advice to reconcile a healthy and hyperactive life.

Where will you be vacationing this summer? ?
In Biarritz and Portofino, two of my favorite destinations. On one side: Atlantic Ocean, France, hiking, surfing, nature… On the other side: Mediterranean Sea, Italy, heat, boat trips and clear water. Perfect program for me, even if I have the chance to listen to an Italian accent all year round.

Your essentials in a suitcase ?
A good sunscreen as well as a moisturizing and soothing cream. And a very hydrating mask like Velours Plumpant from Absolution. Not forgetting the UV protectant for my hair.

Food additives ?
Tan preparation before, during and after. The idea is to strengthen my skin, protect it and keep the tan as long as possible. But I also take magnesium, zinc, omega-3 and marine collagen.

Your health drink ?
Water, into which I put a few mint leaves, cucumber and lemon slices. And also a collagen smoothie.

If you had only one recommendation for food? ?
Drink water ! And eat eggs for breakfast.

Your simple and essential summer recipe ?
Ice cream made only from fruits. I cut the ones I want: melons, strawberries, lemons… I put them in the freezer, then I blend them to make ice cream. Guaranteed sugar free (except natural fruit sugar), no additives, no preservatives.

Your summer sport ?
I do core training and cardio all year round.

What helps you switch off? ?
Being with my children.

A book or podcast for your vacation? ?
I still haven’t listened to the famous American neurologist Dr. Huberman’s podcasts. I have read several articles and posts dedicated to them. It was so interesting that I can’t wait to discover them now.

Correct solution ?
Read more! I have a mountain of books waiting, but I don’t have time between work, kids and professional travel.

Cynthia Ka

Author, entrepreneur and content creator, naturalist Cynthia Ka has been active on Instagram for two years now. “When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 31, I wanted to help people adopt a healthier lifestyle, because the disease taught me many things and made me understand the benefits of nature.”

Where will you be vacationing this summer? ?
In the middle of a book signing tour for my book My natural rituals (Ed. Leduc), I have the opportunity to finish it in July in Guadeloupe, and I will take the opportunity to have a little rest there. Next, it will be the Algarve in Portugal, one of my favorite countries in Europe.

Your essentials in a suitcase ?
My West African black soap that I use from head to toe. Made with shea butter, palm kernel oil and ash, it differs from the more popular North African one made with olive oil. It is a true ancestral treasure used by the African diaspora to nourish the skin daily. I also have my Aroma-Zone bakuchiol serum and moringa leaves to fortify me and help with anemia.

Food advice ?
Prepare the first salty meal that is rich in probiotics for good digestion throughout the day. For example, on a piece of sourdough bread, I have avocado, onion, Brazil nuts, flax seeds… and even some garlic.

Your health drink ?
There ginger beer. I try to find the best on the market. Meanwhile, I ferment the ginger myself. It is great for transit and gut microbiota.

Your summer sport ?
The same thing that I do all year round, and which I sometimes teach, that is, yoga. I started seven years ago after a mastectomy. It brings me relief and flexibility and has allowed me to regain the range of motion I had lost in my right hand.

What helps you switch off? ?
Big trips like spending three weeks in India to cleanse the body and mind. In these cases, I don’t share anything on social networks. It’s a fusion of me and nature.

Book your vacation ?
the song of achilles By Madeline Miller. I already read it Circe, and it was incredible. A little hard at first, how? Game Of Thrones, because mythology is full of characters. But when you get in, it’s fabulous.

Correct solution ?
Taking more time for myself and reconnecting with my friends because I feel like I’ve been neglecting them lately. Strengthening ties with my friends, family and community of twenty-five years.

Angel Ferro-Mate

Ángel Ferro-Meig is a naturalist, chef, founder of Guinguette d’Angèle and author of numerous healthy cookbooks. This sunny personality is also the great-granddaughter of Aimé and Marguerite Maeght, founders of the Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Where will you be vacationing this summer? ?
It’s weird, since I’ve had three kids in four years, we get invited a lot less. So I stay in our bases. summer opens with the opening of an exhibition at the Maeght Foundation, which this year focuses on the friendship between Bonnard and Matisse. Then we leave in a vintage car owned by my grandfather Adrien to join my in-laws in the Gulf of Levanto, Italy. The program? Laze, swim, eat well (a lot) and start over. Finally, head to Morse for days of hiking and swimming with friends.

Your essentials in a suitcase ?
Bottle of homemade organic blend of vitamin-rich oils (borage, sweet almond, argan, grapeseed, sesame, and sunflower) to apply to body and hair after tanning. But also derivative baths (ice packs to cool the perineum and stimulate the body, editor’s note). And finally, my copper tongue scraper to maintain my oral health.

Food additives ?
Urukum (or achiote) to add to my salad dressing to prepare for the sun, organic marine collagen for skin elasticity and high quality krill oil for omega-3s.

Your health drink ?
Very lightly mineralized water (or filtered clay) with a few drops of lemon juice. I haven’t found anything better yet.

Your simple and essential summer recipe ?
Eggplants glazed with a mixture of miso, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, lemon juice and olive oil. Enjoy with lemon labneh.

Just one food tip to share ?
Nothing industrial! Even that little ice cream we enjoy after the beach can be well-earned.

Your summer sport ?
Yoga. Wherever I am, I escape outside to take a few breaths alone and do the 5 Tibetan Rituals, an energizing routine with very simple movements. Fast and very efficient.

What helps you switch off? ?
Children’s songs, laughter of friends, hugs of my beloved, water, nature, a walk, getting fresh air, reading… The main thing is in the end.

A book or podcast for your vacation? ?
The podcast Metamorphosis, awaken your consciousness, By Anne Ghesquière. On the reading side, I plan to dig in love to see By Hector Obalk, Summer without menBy Siri Hustvedt or even Americana, By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Correct solution ?
No more fooling around on my phone and missing beautiful moments.

Claire Andrewicz

At 18, this beautiful blonde from Sweden dabbled in fashion before going full natural. In addition to her consultations, she organizes health retreats twice a year. Perfect for sensitive skin, Ad Caelia brand products are sold on its website and exclusively at Le Bon Marché in Paris. He is also an author Discover your brilliance. 3 weeks to shine (Ed. Marabut).

Where will you spend the summer? ?
At the end of June, I got married and left for Italy. Then there will be three weeks in Sweden. Back to my roots with my family. There will also be a bit of Normandy.

Your essentials in a suitcase ?
My Ultra Hydrating Smoothing Cream and Ad Caelia’s Ideal Balancing Serum because I have sensitive skin. And SPF and nutritional supplements. If I had to have just one, it would be Energetica Natura Laboratories’ different probiotic strains.

Food advice ?
Listen to yourself and eat less sugar. If we can accept this challenge, it is almost a victory.

Easy recipe ?
I’m very much a smoothie person. It’s a real meal if you add protein, fat and antioxidants. In a blender, I mix red fruits, spinach leaves, spirulina or baobab powder, banana to sweeten and finally water or coconut milk. It’s wholesome and really tasty.

Health drink ?
Kefir. We are all fans of this at home and it is very good for the microbiota. It’s the ultimate summer drink, both sparkling and fresh in the mouth.

Your summer sport ?
I swim in lakes in Sweden. It’s very invigorating. And I continue yoga, like all year round.

What makes you disconnect? ?
Spending time with family and walking in the countryside. That’s why I left Paris.

Book your vacation ?
to become By Michelle Obama. And Mel Robbins’ podcasts on personal development.

Correct solution ?
Go screen-free and net-free this summer. Already, I force myself to never have my phone in the room or near the table.