Does your BenFit coach also remind you to meet the Dutch exercise guideline of 30 minutes a day (60 minutes if you’re overweight)? Turn your desk job into a calorie-burning session with your coworkers using this fun office workout! Warm-up: 20 squats – lower your butt to knee height Walk in lunges to the coffee…
Our health is largely influenced by the quality of our sleep. How can you ensure you sleep better? With these 10 tips, you’ll be sleeping like a baby tonight. People often say you need 8 hours of sleep per night, but more important is your sleep efficiency – the actual time you spend sleeping versus…
Spicy Bean Burgers on a Bun Most adults don’t eat enough vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, meat, or fish. At the same time, we consume too much red meat, sugary drinks, and alcohol. In other words: Try a vegetarian day once in a while — for example with these delicious bean burgers!Legumes are healthy because they…
It is sometimes claimed that honey is healthier than regular sugar because it’s natural, but that’s not true. The body processes honey in the same way as other forms of sugar, and the amount of healthy substances in honey is so small that it does not contribute meaningfully to your health. Unfortunately, becoming healthier from…
Feeling packing stress before your vacation? Does the journey often end in arguments? Do things differently this year with these anti-stress holiday tips! Finish work in time and hand over tasks to colleagues. This clears your mind for new experiences. Take at least one day off before departure. Use this day to buy any last-minute…
The Trend Scenario outlines what our lifestyle is likely to look like by 2040.Good news! The number of smokers continues to decline — by 2040, only 14% of Dutch adults will still smoke. This applies to all age groups over 18, though the decline is stronger among men than women. Unfortunately, we are also getting…
Summer has officially begun, and we can feel it in the rising temperatures. This Moroccan recipe will refresh your warm summer days: Tabbouleh with cucumber and mint. Tabbouleh with cucumber and mint – serves 4 150 g bulgur 1 cucumber 4 ripe tomatoes Juice of 1 lemon 4 tbsp olive oil 3 spring onions, sliced…
Most households have a microwave. Critics argue that using it reduces the nutritional value of food and may even be harmful to health. Supporters claim that there is insufficient evidence to support those claims. What has been confirmed through research is that microwaving breaks down up to 97% of healthy antioxidants in vegetables (also known…
Walking is great for fat burning and can be very relaxing. Let the sun invite you to head outside—especially in the municipality of Leusden, which was voted the Walking Municipality of the Year 2017! Together with Alkmaar and Apeldoorn, Leusden was nominated for this prestigious award—and ultimately, Leusden took the title. The reasons for its…
“I don’t have time” or “I’m too busy.” Do you recognize these phrases in yourself? Then it’s time to start taking better care of yourself. Try setting aside 30 minutes a day for a relaxing activity, like reading. These 3 book tips will help you reconnect with your inner calm: Busy: How to Thrive in…
Many people eat mindlessly without truly enjoying their food. Eating with awareness and being present during meals helps you feel full more quickly and also leads to eating less. By paying attention to what you eat and truly tasting your food, it becomes easier to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. 3 simple tips…
