After the Mediterranean diet, which has been believed for years for its positive effect on our health, it is now the Japanese diet’s turn to be in the spotlight. According to a new study, diet could limit brain atrophy – the shrinking of the brain – especially in women. As we get older, our brain … Read more
Now that it’s feeling warmer outside and our skin is getting some more rays of sunshine, it’s the ideal time to adapt your skincare routine to the changes that spring brings. This is the only way to meet the changing needs of your skin and ensure it retains its radiant character. Need help with this? … Read more
The general guideline is that you can reuse frying fat six to eight times. A new scientific study now disproves that, and frying more than once in the same fat can be very harmful to your health. Six to eight times. According to the general guidelines, you should be allowed to reuse your frying oil … Read more
Unsplash Alcohol seems to be becoming ‘the new smoking’. More and more people are opting for mocktails and non-alcoholic beers because they are more aware of alcohol and want to live a healthier life. Also after Dry January. Are you looking for some form of relaxation? Then microdosing psychedelics might be something for you. Before … Read more
Have you switched from coffee or soft drinks to herbal tea this year? Then quickly check the ingredients list, because not every herbal drink is equally healthy for your body. ‘Functional drinks’, including herbal teas, have never been so popular. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, they have been on the rise and the Tea & Coffee … Read more
A vegan diet may be the solution for sleep apnea syndrome, a condition in which people stop breathing briefly at night. This is what scientists suggest in the scientific journal ERJ open research. Scientists at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, examined data from 14,210 people who participated in the American National Health and Nutrition Examination … Read more
People in relationships come together. A cliché, but one with some truth. According to a new scientific study, men gain weight once they get married. To demonstrate the impact of marriage on our BMI, scientists from the Chinese Academy of Social Science examined the BMI of test subjects between the ages of 18 and 45. … Read more
A recent study, published in the scientific journal Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, shows that saffron has a beneficial effect on the health of your intestines. The herb is also said to have a calming effect on feelings of anxiety. Scientists from Yazd University in Iran studied thirty people with ulcerative colitis, a chronic, inflammatory condition of … Read more
Of the 22 alternatives to tuna, fish sticks and salmon that the Dutch Consumers’ Association analyzed, only three turned out to be a full-fledged fish substitute. Unfortunately, the taste of those three could not convince the tasters. The Consumers’ Association investigated the nutritional value of 22 fish substitutes from supermarkets and a vegan webshop. Only … Read more
January 8, 2024 Often underestimated in the kitchen, flaxseed is a superfood that can do wonders for your health. But what makes linseed so special? In this article you will discover the three biggest health benefits. Why flaxseed is healthy Why linseed healthy is? Linseed, small but powerful, is a true treasure chest nutrients. First … Read more