Smart refrigerator with interior cameras, organized shelves and labeled containers of fresh produce

Do You Already Have a Smart Fridge?

Imagine being able to create a shopping list, search for recipes, and check from the supermarket via your phone whether you still have milk at home—all from your fridge. It’s possible with a smart refrigerator! The Brain of the KitchenChances are you’re already using smart home technologies—think of smart lighting, heating, doorbells, and speakers. A…

Homemade poke bowl with sushi rice, salmon or tofu, avocado, cucumber and edamame

Homemade Poké Bowl

Craving a quick and healthy dinner that’s ready in no time? Try this bowl with a delicious dressing. Ingredients 100g smoked salmon, diced 1/2 avocado, diced 50g sushi rice (uncooked) A handful of spinach 1 carrot, finely sliced 50g red cabbage, shredded 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon rice vinegar Sesame…

A colorful display of avocado, whole grains, nuts, seeds, avocado, chocolate, and oily fish on a wooden board, showcasing nutrient-rich foods for hormonal balance.

Top 8 Products for Hormonal Balance

Hormones are found throughout the body and act as messengers. They regulate essential processes such as digestion, energy metabolism, and emotions. They are therefore important. But how do you keep them in balance? HORMONES OUT OF BALANCELet’s start with how you might notice when your hormones are out of balance. You may recognize it by…

Person in Jeans und rosa Turnschuhen entspannt sich vor rostigem Hintergrund.

Boredom

These days, we almost never get bored. The moment we feel even a hint of boredom, we reach for entertainment. The feeling of boredom arises when an activity provides too little stimulation. Boredom can actually motivate us to do something more meaningful. But today, we tend to grab our phones the second we have to…

Balance: Gestapelte Steine am Strand, die Ruhe und Konzentration für Ihr Fitness-Training symbolisieren.

Meditation

Meditation originates from the Eastern world and has made its way into the Netherlands. But what exactly is this practice—and do you really have to sit still for hours? Many people see meditation as a stereotype: floaty types sitting cross-legged, chanting “OHM” with their eyes closed. There are many forms of meditation, each with its…

Gesunde Ernährung: Gumball-Maschinen mit farbenfrohen Snacks für Fitness-Fans.

Reducing Sugar: What Does It Do to the Brain and Appetite?

These days, many people are cutting back on sugar. But what effect does that have on our brain and appetite? When we eat sugar, the brain sends out reward signals to the body. In the past, when sugar wasn’t as easily available, this didn’t cause problems. But nowadays, sugar is everywhere—yet we still receive those…

Gedünstete Glasnudeln mit Gemüse und Fleisch, ideal für eine gesunde Mahlzeit.

Indonesian Soup – Soto Ajam

With spices, you can cook wonderfully—and the Indonesian kitchen proves that time and time again. This recipe is for Soto Ajam, which means chicken soup in Indonesian. It’s incredibly easy to make, yet smells and tastes delicious. You can add all sorts of vegetables to this versatile soup. Ingredients for 4 servings: 1.5 onions 2…

Boxmann Figur auf Hand, inspiriert von Kaiyodo, in der Nähe eines Ernährungsplanes.

Exercise Complaints

An intense workout can have some unpleasant side effects. What can you expect, and what can you do about it? 1. Runny noseAlmost half of all athletes experience what’s called a “sports-induced runny nose.” The overproduction of mucus is always caused by irritation—due to dust, pollen, or cold, dry air. A runny nose often gets…

Eine Kokosnuss geöffnet auf einem Holztisch mit einem Blatt.

Coconut Oil

These days, coconut oil is everywhere. It’s often seen as a healthier alternative and is widely used in Paleo cooking. But what’s the real story? Coconut oil is extracted from the flesh of the coconut by pressing. In cooler climates, it’s solid and thus referred to as “fat”; in tropical countries, it’s liquid and called…

Zwei Frauen joggen auf einem Feldweg, umgeben von üppigem Grün, für ein Fitness- und Ernährungsunternehmen.

Lack of Physical Activity

A lack of physical activity is the biggest risk factor for heart disease in Australian women over the age of thirty. According to researchers, around 3,000 lives could be saved each year in Australia alone if women followed the recommended physical activity guidelines. A research team from the University of Queensland tracked the health of…

Holz-Schubkarre mit einem Rad auf grünem Rasen im Garten, ideal für Outdoor-Fitness.

Vegetable Garden

The time has come to start your own vegetable garden. With these tips, you’ll be growing your own vegetables in no time! There’s nothing better than getting your hands in the soil. If you’re just getting started, it’s smart to begin with easy vegetables: lettuce varieties, zucchini, carrots, radishes, spinach, and Swiss chard. These require…

Pille auf dem Teller: Fitness-Ernährung für dein Wohlbefinden.

Vitamin Pills

Not everyone manages to eat the recommended 250 grams of vegetables and 200 grams of fruit per day, and some try to make up for that with a multivitamin. But does it actually work? Missing the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) now and then isn’t a big deal. Every person is different and has slightly different…