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…
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…
