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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
