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…
We’ve talked before about how our environment influences our eating habits. But how far does this really go? Research from Utrecht University has shown that consumers are more likely to choose healthy snacks if these are also placed at the checkout. The study, conducted in various Kiosk stores, demonstrated that when people are presented with…
The effect of a multivitamin is greater than we often think. Taking a multivitamin is always a smart choice to supplement your daily diet. But for healthy middle-aged women, it can have an additional benefit beyond just nutritional supplementation — it can actually improve mood. The psychological effects of a multivitamin are noticeable almost immediately…
The BMI often labels people as unhealthy — but why is this?A study of the American population showed that 50 million Americans are incorrectly classified as unhealthy. According to their BMI, these individuals would be considered “unhealthy.” However, this is not entirely true. Although they may be overweight, they do not have high blood pressure,…
You should continue to exercise not only during weight loss, but also afterward. The yo-yo effect of dieting is a recurring obstacle to losing weight. Only 5% of people who attempt to lose weight manage to maintain it long-term. For many, unfortunately, the effort seems to have been in vain. However, you can protect yourself…
