These summer temperatures are perfect for barbecuing with friends and family! However, barbecues often come with more calories than a regular meal—think lots of meat, bread, and creamy salads. Luckily, with a few conscious choices, you can organize a BBQ that’s both fun and healthy! Tip 1: Choose fresh and unprocessed meat, fish, or vegetarian…
Do you also find it annoying when it’s already time to clean the whole house again? Luckily, there are more (health) benefits to it than you might think! You can meet the physical activity guidelines from the Health Council in various ways. For adults and the elderly, that means 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate-intensity…
Wraps with a Surinamese twist! Want to enjoy wraps in a different way? Try these simple wraps with chicken, egg, and green beans. Ingredients for 2 wraps 150 g chicken 2 medium whole wheat wraps 200 g green beans 1 onion 2 eggs Pinch of curry powder Pinch of garam masala 2 tbsp cream How…
A never-ending task list that stresses you out and leads to procrastination? That’s a thing of the past. Create a task list that propels you forward and actually makes you more productive. Making a to-do list is easy—too easy. Before you know it, it’s way too long, and you end up making things harder for…
Should you eat breakfast or skip it? Is breakfast truly better for your health, or is it okay to go without? Unfortunately, there’s no clear-cut answer. The health effects of eating versus skipping breakfast are still widely debated. Most studies suggest that eating breakfast can be healthy—especially for children and young adults. Breakfast appears to…
Maybe you’re back at work or school occasionally, or heading out for a day trip. With the tips and food swaps below, you’ll be able to take a lunch that’s not only healthy, but also delicious! PreparationNo one wants to make lunch in a morning rush. Prepare it the night before so you can just…
Super simple and healthy—this frittata with potato, mushrooms, and zucchini only requires a frying pan and a bowl! Ingredients for 2 servings: 1 potato 1 zucchini 200 g (chestnut) mushrooms 1 onion 2 tbsp olive oil 1 clove of garlic 3 eggs 50 g grated 30+ cheese Pinch of Italian herbs Preparation: Peel the potato…
Asparagus and salmon—always a delicious combo. Asparagus is in season now and still quite affordable. Will you give this tasty oven dish a try? Ingredients for 2 servings: 500 g white or green asparagus 150 g whole wheat pasta 1 lemon 75 ml crème fraîche 1 zucchini 150 g smoked salmon 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese…
We spend a lot of time at home, move less, and sometimes feel powerless or hopeless. For comfort, you may reach for a glass of wine, a snack, or order food more often. But how do you prevent comfort eating or eating out of boredom? Write it down and become aware. For example, write down…
Now that spring is approaching, everything is turning greener outside. But did you know that having plants indoors is also a healthy choice? So combine your big spring cleaning with caring for and expanding your houseplant collection! Since plants release about 97% moisture into the air through photosynthesis, they help improve humidity levels indoors. Better…
Craving a hearty meal but want to keep it on the healthier side? Try this healthy version of the famous Dutch “kapsalon.” While the original dish contains fries, shawarma, and heavy garlic sauce, this version gives you the same satisfaction with more nutritional value. Ingredients for 2 people: 2 sweet potatoes 200g chicken breast Shawarma…
This is very relatable for many people: you make an effort to eat healthily, step on the scale, and… nothing. You haven’t lost any weight. How is that possible? Often, this leads to a loss of motivation and a return to old eating habits—resulting in no weight change or even weight gain. What a shame!…
