A well-balanced diet can lead to significant health benefits. In combination with sufficient physical activity, moderate alcohol consumption, and not smoking, it reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases. The BenFit lifestyle program offers you guidance in nutrition, exercise, and relaxation—key elements of a healthy lifestyle. Tips for a healthy lifestyle: Eat 250 grams of…
From now on, all members with an account can use our brand-new BenFit App. With this app, you can log in at any time from your mobile phone and always access your personal nutrition advice! Don’t have an account yet? Get in touch with your coach right away so you can start using the BenFit…
When you start exercising, there’s a chance that you don’t lose weight, lose very little, or even gain weight. This might discourage some people, even though they are making progress. That’s because you’re building muscle mass—and muscle weighs more. Even if you don’t lose weight immediately, physical activity is still great for your health. If…
According to Professor Jaap Seidell of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, highly processed foods are the main cause of lifestyle-related diseases. Seidell makes an urgent appeal to the government and the scientific community: “Stop treating symptoms and join forces to address the underlying causes of unhealthy eating behavior.” Research, Seidell says, shows that 60% of calorie…
To meet the guideline of eating fish weekly, we’ve chosen a delicious recipe with fish. Fish Fillet with Zucchini and TomatoIngredients for 2 people: 250 grams fish fillet (e.g., pollock) 400 grams potatoes 2 zucchinis 2 tomatoes A pinch of oregano 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon pesto Preparation:Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F).Peel the…
People who don’t get enough sleep eat on average 385 kcal more than those who sleep sufficiently. That’s equivalent to about 4 to 5 slices of bread. Additionally, participants with forced sleep deprivation didn’t burn more energy compared to the control group, who were allowed to sleep undisturbed. It also turned out that the sleep-deprived…
Seasonal vegetables are not only healthy and better for the environment, they taste better, are often much cheaper, and a lot fresher. Ingredients for 4 people: 300 g whole wheat spaghetti 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion (finely chopped) 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped) 1 pack mushroom mix (200 g, sliced) 1 pack spinach…
Karin, 28 years old, is in a relationship with Erik and is the mother of Suus. She recently started a blog where she shares about various topics and hopes to inspire her followers! One of those topics is her experience with the BenFit lifestyle program, which she started last month. She will be writing a…
In 2010, I lost 20 kilos on my own and managed to maintain that fairly well for five years—until the past six months. Due to my demanding work, exercising quickly became a low priority. Coming home tired in the evenings, I just couldn’t drag myself to the gym anymore. After the summer holiday of 2016,…
Autumn Stew with Pumpkin Ingredients for 4 people: 1 organic butternut squash 250 grams chicken breast 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 red onions 1 clove garlic 1 bunch fresh parsley ½ jar grilled red peppers 500 grams baby potatoes with skin 800 grams canned lentils 2 teaspoons paprika powder 70 grams tomato paste 350 ml…
Smokey Goodness was chosen as the Cookbook of the Year 2016! Barbecuing is completely “hot” this year, and you can see that reflected in all kinds of specialty barbecue cookbooks. This Cookbook of the Year features recipes for the barbecue and the grill. The author of this book is a world barbecue champion and sits…
Many people try to compensate for a lack of sleep or energy with a few extra cups of coffee during the day. Unfortunately, caffeine is not the ideal remedy for fatigue. After just three short nights of about five hours of sleep, the effect of caffeine is already reduced. Caffeine won’t keep you sharp or…
