Exercise Guide to: Glorious Glutes
The glutes have an important role in our movement and posture, and when they're strong, they can prevent pain and injuries. Also, having defined glutes is quite aesthetically appealing, both in men and women. With a proper exercise guide and some dedication, you too can develop glorious glutes.
Read MoreRoasted vegetables and veggie stock base
Roasted vegetables and veggie stock base is a delicious and healthy meal in itself, and when planned it can also be a part of a meal prep. This means that from this one base recipe we can create several delicious dishes.
Read MoreUnderstanding Stress: The Silent Killer
Stress and different stressors, positive or negative ones, permeate nearly every moment of our lives. Certain levels of mental or physical stress create resilience, growth and development. Does this mean that stress is good? Yes, but there is a limit and that limit depends on an individual. Having too much stress and for long periods of time is what should be avoided, and this is what many of us are not able to always control successfully.
Read MoreRecipe: Lemon Cookies
Lemon cookies are easy to make, and are also a great treat without having too much sugar and flour. They’re fantastic with afternoon tea or as a little something sweet after dinner.
Read MoreThe Healthiest Diets: Plant-based Diet vs Omnivoro...
When compared to an omnivorous diet, a plant-based diet has shown to improve several important health markers, such as body mass index (BMI), cardiovascular and cognitive health, and decrease risks of cancer and diabetes. This sounds great, however, we need to look more closely into the studies to see what lies behind the term “omnivorous diet”, in order to have a better understanding when comparing these two types of diets.
Read MoreRecipe: Winter blast juice
This juice has a prominent pear and radish taste. However, daikon radish is not as strong as other radishes, and they are rich in vitamin C and a good source of prebiotic fibre, called inulin.
Read MoreMugwort leaf (Ai Ye)
Mugwort leaves have been integral to ancient healing practices around the world. In Traditional Chinese medicine Mugwort leaves have been used for digestive support, menstrual regulation, pain, inflammation, and as a calming agent.
Read MoreRecipe: Pork Chops & Pasta
A perfect and filling family meal! Meat, pasta and herbs - a fabulous combination.
Read MoreFats in plant-based products: Refined vegetable oi...
Plant-based products, and especially plant-based meat alternatives, have oils added to meet the fat content that an animal product would naturally have. Due to their low cost, refined vegetable oils are mostly used, such as soybean, corn and canola oil. In the process of extraction chemical solvents are used and oil is often exposed to heat which causes oxidation and damage. So, how healthy are such foods really?
Read MoreIntroduction to: Depression
Depression affects millions of people worldwide and can interfere with mood, sleep, motivation, dietary and eating habits, energy levels and other biological functions, depending on the severity and the individual. It’s important to know that anyone at any time can feel “low”, however, that does not necessarily mean that we are depressed.
Read MoreRecipe: Apple Compote
This apple compote recipe is so versatile since it can be used on your pancakes, waffles, with ice cream, as well as a filling in pies.
Read MoreVitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin, and one of the eight B vitamins. It has an important role in our healthy metabolism and immunity, as well as during development in pregnancy and childhood. The biologically active form of vitamin B6, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP) is responsible for more than 100 biochemical reactions in our body, making vitamin B6 an essential nutrient.
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