Gene Influences Fat Distribution Fat around your waist or more on your hips — it’s not just your body shape that determines how fat is distributed.Research has shown that a gene plays a key role in determining where fat is stored in the body. It’s been known for some time that people with abdominal fat…
Sauté or Boil? What’s the Healthiest Way to Cook Vegetables? We all know that vegetables are healthy — but how you prepare them also makes a big difference.The nutritional value of your food depends not only on the ingredients, but also on how they’re cooked. According to Spanish researchers, sautéing vegetables is healthier than boiling…
Vitamin B — A Very Useful Supplement More and more research is showing that vitamin B offers significant health benefits — but why? Scientific studies reveal that vitamin B is a highly valuable supplement, especially in the treatment and prevention of depression.Vitamin B is essential for the production of GABA, dopamine, and serotonin — three…
10 Days Without Sugar — For Kids Consuming added sugars has a negative impact on children’s health.American research has shown that children who avoided added sugars for just ten days already experienced positive effects on cholesterol and blood pressure. Many of the children in the study were overweight and at increased risk of developing diabetes.Unfortunately,…
Flavored Water: Making Hydration Fun and Tasty Drinking enough water is very important for our health.The general recommendation is to drink 1.5 to 2 liters per day. But for many of us, this can be challenging — often because plain water is seen as flavorless and boring.That’s why BenFit has some great ideas to make…
Is Spelt Really Healthier? More and more people are looking to reduce their carbohydrate intake and are turning to products made with spelt.But is spelt actually healthier? One of the most popular spelt-based products is bread. For some, this may seem like a new trend, but in fact, our ancestors were already eating spelt-based products…
Is Eating at Night Bad for You? Many people claim that any food you eat after 8 p.m. won’t be burned off and will directly lead to weight gain.This is a myth. It doesn’t matter what time of day you consume calories — your body continues to burn energy even after 8 p.m. What matters…
Enjoy Terraces, Ice Cream, and Dining Out — Without Losing Control As soon as the sun comes out, your daily rhythm often shifts naturally: eating later, grabbing an ice cream on a whim, or heading out for drinks in the evening. Wonderful — but if you’re working on your health, it can also be a…
Still feeling a bit sluggish after the winter months?The days are getting longer, the sun is showing itself more often, but you still notice that your energy levels are lagging behind. Many people reach for coffee or energy drinks to wake up, but there are better—and healthier—ways to give your body a natural energy boost.…
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining more often — and you may already feel it: your body is asking for something different.Less craving for warm, heavy meals, and more appetite for fresh and light foods. That’s no coincidence. In winter, the focus is on retaining warmth and conserving energy. But in spring,…
New Month, New Motivation The first months of the year have already flown by. Maybe you started off full of energy, but now you’re finding it a bit harder to stay motivated. Don’t worry — you’re definitely not alone! That’s why this month we’re sharing a few practical tips to help you stay on track,…
Summer is almost over, and we’re slowly returning to our daily routines. You might want to start living a bit healthier again, but in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, that can be a challenge. With the tips below, you can maintain your healthy habits despite a busy schedule! Prepare your lunchCook a bit…
