The Healthy Plate Model – Essentials...
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...
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...
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...
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?
Read MoreWhat is Meditation and How to...
We often hear about the physical and mental health benefits of meditation but know little about what meditation really is. This article gives a brief overview of the different kinds of meditations available to beginners, highlights existing research and suggests practical ways for you to get started.
Read MoreRecipe: Chocolate Mousse With Cookies
This indulgent chocolate mousse contains no eggs and doesn’t require chilling overnight - how good is that?! It’s the perfect, quick dessert for special occasions. Inspired by Nigella’s instant chocolate mousse!
Read MoreVideo Game Addiction: “Teenagers” and Gaming
In developed countries, nearly 70% of people are playing video games. This means that “teenagers” are not the only population group who are gaming. There are both positive and negative impacts of gaming, but how do we differentiate between these and when do we classify video gaming as a harmful addiction?
Read MoreHow common is Breast Cancer and...
Breast cancer today is the leading type of cancer among women. With early diagnosis, the life expectancy in 80% of cases is 5 years or more. Considering that we can’t prevent breast cancer and that New Zealand is among the countries with the highest rates of breast cancer worldwide, we need to understand how to control risk factors that are associated with higher occurrences of this disease.
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