Want to successfully quit smoking? Then try seeing yourself as a non-smoker. In a study conducted in Leiden, researchers found that people who continued to identify as smokers — even after quitting — were more likely to relapse. People tend to behave in ways that match their identity. If someone sees themselves as healthy, they…
Sustainable food is tastier, healthier, and better for your peace of mind. That’s what more and more people believe. The trend of eating sustainably continues to grow. In 2016, spending on products with the following labels increased by 26%: ASC, Organic, Better Life, Fair Trade/Max Havelaar, MSC, Milieukeur, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ Certified, Label Rouge, Free…
Autumn Risotto with Chestnuts and Forest MushroomsChestnuts are incredibly versatile. Roasting them is fun, but they’re also delicious in a seasonal risotto. Ingredients for 2 people 150 g risotto rice 100 g roasted chestnuts, peeled 150 g forest mushrooms (e.g. chanterelles, boletes) 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp oil Salt and pepper 650 ml vegetable…
People often say you should relax more. But sometimes we forget how. This article offers real ways to relax. Seek out silence.Noise can cause stress without you realizing it. Stop talking, leave noisy rooms. Even setting your phone to vibrate helps create a calmer environment. Put on a soothing playlist.Wear headphones and lie down on…
Sports are supposed to promote health, but many sports clubs are actually unhealthy environments. After all, who doesn’t associate a football clubhouse with a beer? In some areas, like Flevoland, a healthy lifestyle isn’t even considered a topic by many sports clubs. Usually, there is no smoking ban near the outdoor fields or at the…
Jasmine Tea Cookies (about 30 cookies) This recipe is a variation on shortbread cookies, using loose jasmine tea for flavor. You can find this tea at specialty stores like Simon Lévelt or other shops that sell loose-leaf tea. Sugar isn’t the healthiest ingredient—feel free to replace it with an alternative sweetener, but be sure to…
Of course, it’s ideal to eat healthily and stay active throughout your life. But even if you start being more active later in life, the benefits are clear: people who begin exercising from middle age onward can halve their risk of strokes. This exercise doesn’t need to be intense. A walk with the dog, getting…
Gluten-free products are not always healthier. The Dutch Consumers’ Association compared different versions of the same products. It turns out that the gluten-free variants often contain less fiber, more salt, and more sugar. For example: gluten-free pancake mix contains twice as much salt as the regular 6-grain mix, and gluten-free crackers provide only a third…
People with diabetes even lost weight twice as fast by eating vegetarian! Want to try eating less meat too? Read on! This comes from a study published in The Journal of the American College of Nutrition.In the study, 74 people with type 2 diabetes were examined. Those who followed a vegetarian diet lost weight twice…
Some yoga classes are more intense than others. There are also often differences between instructors. Most people will practice a form of Hatha yoga: stretching various parts of the body. But some styles are truly unique… For example, there is goat yoga. Animal lovers do their exercises on straw, but are also allowed to cuddle…
Homemade Falafel Balls with Whole Wheat Pita and Garlic Sauce Falafel consists of fried balls made from pureed chickpeas. Of course, we’ll be pan-frying instead of deep-frying. Chickpeas are a very healthy legume because they contain high-quality proteins – a great bonus for vegetarians! Chickpeas are also rich in iron and dietary fiber. You can…
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…
