It might still seem early in the year, but March is the perfect time to start planting your own vegetable garden. Having your own garden is not only fun, but it also keeps you active, encourages you to spend time outdoors, and is very relaxing as you work with plants and nature. And of course,…
Would you like to eat more sustainably? One simple way is to buy fruit and vegetables that are in season. This is not only cheaper but also better for the environment! Seasonal produce has a lower environmental impact because it often comes from nearby. That means less transport and no need for energy-intensive heated greenhouses.…
Tempeh, a traditional Indonesian soy product, is a block of compressed, fermented soybeans. It’s a nutritious meat substitute and can be used in all kinds of dishes, like salads, rice dishes, soups, or noodles. To give tempeh more flavor, it’s important to season or marinate it well. This sticky version is an easy way to…
The benefits of strength training are numerous—both mentally and physically! Provided the training is gradually built up and the exercises are performed with proper form. What exactly is strength training?Strength training is aimed at increasing strength and muscle mass. When muscles are regularly challenged, the body gets the signal that more strength is needed. This…
Your blankets are cozy, it’s dark and cold outside, and all you want is to close your eyes and roll over. Do you always have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? You’re not alone. Luckily, there are many tips to help your mornings go more smoothly: Put your alarm clock out of reach.Annoying…
Meal prepping – the act of preparing food in advance – has many benefits and doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are the top three advantages: 1. Meal prepping saves timeBy preparing meals ahead of time, you can cook more food in less time. Boiling 100 grams of pasta takes just as long as boiling…
Hummus is becoming increasingly popular. These days, it comes in many different varieties and flavors and is available in nearly every supermarket. But is hummus actually healthy, and how can you make it yourself? Looking at the ingredients, hummus is a nutritious product: chickpeas contain fiber, protein, zinc, and iron. The fat is mostly unsaturated,…
Drinking up to four cups of coffee a day fits within a healthy diet. But what about caffeine for athletes? Can it enhance athletic performance? Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and improves movement capacity and the body’s responsiveness. According to several studies, a high dose of caffeine (about 200 mg, equivalent to 2–3 cups…
Often we try to add things to our lives to make them more enjoyable, but usually it helps more to take something away. Improve your concentration, find more peace and calm. Nowadays it’s completely normal to be constantly stimulated: listening to a podcast or music on the way home, scrolling your phone while the TV…
More and more research is showing a direct connection between the condition of the gut and the brain. When you experience stress, you often feel it in your stomach — but it turns out the reverse is also true. Bacteria in the gut can produce various substances that reach the brain through the bloodstream. There…
Sustainable food is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands. It means that both producers and consumers treat people, animals, and the environment with respect. It’s not just about the environment and climate, but also about animal welfare, nature conservation, and fair trade. The sales of sustainably certified food increased significantly in the first half of…
In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas and his helpers have arrived in the country again. The pepernoten and kruidnoten have been in stores for several weeks. But what’s the difference? Kruidnoten taste like speculaas, are small round cookies with a flat bottom, and all have a uniform shape.Pepernoten, on the other hand, are more like soft chewy…
