Recently, the TV program Radar addressed the dangers of high levels of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in supplements. This raised questions for many people. Can you consume too much vitamin B6? What are the risks? And what about other vitamins? The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for adults is 1.5 milligrams of vitamin B6 per day. This…
Sugar has a strong effect on our brain, but not strong enough to be classified as addictive.This is according to Han de Jong, who earned his PhD at Utrecht University with research on sugar addiction. De Jong found that the brain’s reward system is stimulated by sugar — which is why people enjoy eating sweet…
You don’t necessarily need to go for long walks — even micro-walks already have a positive impact on your health. We all know that walking is good for us. But who really goes for a 30-minute walk every day?! 1. Walk 2 minutes per hourBy moving for just 120 seconds every hour instead of sitting,…
It may sound counterintuitive, but one of the best ways to boost your energy is to take a little more rest.“A yoga workout can relieve physical tension and regulate your breathing in such a way that it improves not only your body but also your mind,” says yoga expert Kathryn Budig. According to a recent…
Rest is good for you — not only mentally, but also for your heart.Daily rest in the form of a siesta between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. needs to last just 30 minutes. Many people think this takes away valuable time, but in fact, the benefits are quickly regained after the siesta.Employees who take a…
Are soybeans the solution for high blood pressure? Women going through menopause can experience elevated blood pressure. There seems to be a simple solution. American research has shown that roasted soybeans can lower high blood pressure in women during menopause. By eating a daily portion of soybeans, the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases may be…
Salt is very important for our body — but we need barely a tenth of a teaspoon. We eat too much salt, and our body has to work hard to continuously eliminate the excess. Meanwhile, salt raises blood pressure in most people. We often add salt to our food as a flavor enhancer. In addition…
But is our step counter telling us the truth? We use all kinds of technology to track our daily activity. But despite all this technology, errors still occur. For example, people actually take about twice as many steps per day as the official statistics suggest. This is because steps taken while walking around the house…
Much of our daily food is included in the Schijf van Vijf (Dutch Food Guide), but not everything. How should we handle the foods that fall just outside it? Snacks such as cookies, soft drinks, and chips are not part of the Schijf van Vijf. Nor are products like white bread, sauces, processed meats, sweet…
Eating salt increases the craving for fatty meals. Research by Australian scientists also showed that people who sprinkle salt on their food automatically consume more calories.The study found that the salt content of a person’s diet partly determines how much they eat. The researchers calculated that salt increases calorie intake by 11%. It was even…
What really helps to get your metabolism going? As we age, it becomes more difficult to lose weight, and it’s often said that metabolism slows down. 1. Eat breakfastA good start to the day with a tasty and healthy breakfast gets your metabolism going right away. It replenishes what you’ve burned overnight. Many people say…
A calorie is a measure of the amount of energy in food. The energy content of food is calculated in kilocalories (abbreviated as kcal). One kcal equals 1,000 calories. For convenience, we usually just talk about calories.You need energy for everything your body does: breathing, moving, sitting, resting, and walking. Any excess energy your body…
