The Ultimate Guide to Intuitive Eating (with steps)
Nutritionists are now using Intuitive Eating to break the cycle of chronic dieting. It is important to understand that Intuitive Eating is not (another) diet. Learn what that means, how it works and the approach to health and food.
Read More10 Strategies for Mental Health while working from home
Since our first lockdown response to Covid-19 in early 2020, New Zealand has been in and out of lockdown. As a result, working from home has become a mainstream way businesses operate. Working remotely has its pros and cons; however, recent research reports significant concerns around the implications working from home can have on our mental health. How can we protect our mental wellbeing while working from home?
Read MoreA Guide to Mindful Eating
Every day we spend over an hour on eating and drinking, and an additional 50 minutes on thinking about food. Given that our days are mostly go-go-go, we often do not have the time to enjoy, savour and appreciate the food we consume. Understanding and making mindful eating practices a part of our daily life will help us to change this, and it also might improve our health.
Read MoreRecipe: Bok choy, Capsicum and Beef Stir Fry
Looking for something quick and colorful? Try this delicious Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe.
Read MoreThe Healthy Plate Model – Essentials of Healthy Eating
Healthy diet often means a balanced diet. But what does a balanced diet really mean and what does it look like in everyday life? Also, how can we make our every meal healthy and balanced? Today, we’ll look in-depth and discuss in more detail The Healthy Plate Model.
Read MoreWorkout Motivation: Why we lose it and how to get it back
What do we lose first - motivation or drive? Actually, which of those two comes first and which one is a result of the former. Is motivation more important than habits, consistency and well-defined plans? Or is motivation an after-effect? Today, we reverse-engineer why we lose motivation and how we can “easily” get it back.
Read MoreRecipe: Black Doris Plum Bakewell Cake
Delicious Black Doris plum Bakewell cake makes a super easy dessert that can be prepared ahead of time. Raspberries, blueberries and strawberries are also great options.
Read MoreBabies and Sleep Regression Explained (all you need to know)
If your baby all of a sudden starts waking up more frequently at night and naps are getting shorter, then you might be dealing with a(nother) sleep regression.
Read MoreRecipe: Vegetable and Mussel Chowder
A simple and easy-to-make soup with vegetables and mussels. The recipe serves four, so it's a great starter dish for friends and family.
Read MoreWhat is Autogenic Training and how to practice it?
Can we learn how to relax in a better, faster and more efficient way? The answer is Yes. With daily practice of Autogenic Training, we can become calmer and less stressed, and achieve many other health benefits.
Read MoreRecipe: Smoked Salmon Salad
This easy smoked salmon salad features a delicious combination of ingredients. Salmon, avocado and asparagus are topped with parmesan puff pastry croutons. Perfect with a glass of sparkling wine!
Read MoreSugar Addiction: Is Sugar “Cheap Cocaine”?
What do we know about the addictive qualities of sugar? Our brains are wired to encourage sugar consumption and many claim this compound to be addictive. But from the birth of sugar consumption, thousands of years ago, we no longer consume this delicacy as intended. Should sugar today be classified as a controlled substance?
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