FT How to Spend it - A revolutionary nutritional regime at a glamorous Greek retreat

"A few hours southwest of Athens, on the lemon-scented slopes of the Peloponnese’s Mount Taygetus, is Mystras, the last stronghold of the Byzantines. Its ruined castle crowns the summit, dominating the bell-towered monastery of Pantanassa beneath it, where candles still flicker in the dark, illuminating 15th-century frescoed domes. Tucked into the shadow of this mountain is Euphoria Retreat.

After seven days of eating more carbohydrates than I had in the past two years, I remained the same weight but my glutathione level had come down from 4.25 to 3.8; Leon declared himself happy with my progress. But it is only the beginning. For now, I have a three-month personalised programme with a nutritional plan sent to me every three weeks and a lifeline to Eucrasia for any problems, all included as part of the nutrigenomics programme. "

Mary Lussiana travelled as a guest of Healing Holidays (020 7843 3597; healingholidays.co.um) and Euphoria Retreat. A seven-night nutrigenomics programme costs from £4,829 per person based on two sharing, and from £5,245 single. This includes flights, transfers and accommodation in a Classic room on a full-board basis.

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