Many people overestimate the benefits of light products, because it is not clear what exactly light means. Only 20 percent of people know that the term light means that there is either less fat, less sugar or fewer calories in the product. The packaging should indicate which variant of light is co

Fitness Bible for Women-Live has begun. Marije blogs this week about the perfect food list. guess what? It doesnt exist! And yet this is the name of my own diet plan. Why? In my view, perfect means doing your best! Do your best… The aim is to choose a meal (or product) that gives you a pleasant

Is your alcohol, cannabis, or internet use risky? Several online self-tests are available and more and more online help is being offered. Tests You can test how risky your behavior is in the field of drugs, alcohol, gambling, internet, alcohol or sleeping pills for example via the Jellinek website

Forty Dutch hospitals do not meet the European guidelines for breast cancer care. This was revealed by a study by Nieuwsuur. How bad is that? Too few patients The European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists (EUSOMA) has developed guidelines to improve breast cancer care in Europe and around the

Sugar makes you fat, tired, grumpy, it makes you sick, it makes your skin bad. So why do we eat it anyway and why are neutral flavors better for you? Marije from Fitness Bible for Women explains it in great detail. Sugar makes you fat! Sugar makes you tired! Sugar makes you grumpy! Sugar makes you

If you want to see a medical specialist, you may have to wait a few weeks. In the Netherlands, the waiting times for a specialist are relatively long. Patience is a virtue In 2010, thirty percent of patients had to wait longer than four weeks for specialist care, such as medical, surgical or obste

Fall is the season of falling leaves and beautiful colors. But also the season of less resistance. Stay fit and dont give your autumn dip a chance! The fitter you are, the better your resistance is. In addition, when you exercise you produce happiness hormones. All the more reasons to go for a ru

There is a new rule:in order to possibly be able to claim reimbursement for a labia correction, photos must be sent of the intimate area from now on Big step A labia correction is a huge step for women. That step now seems to be even bigger with a new rule. In order to be reimbursed for the proced

Fresh spinach, a bowl with all kinds of fruit or a delicious salad. It seems to boost your luck! A Warwick Medical School study found that the more pieces of fruit people ate daily, the better they felt. For the study, data from several studies were analyzed. No fewer than 80,000 women and men ans

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet it sometimes falls short. Two out of three Dutch people think that breakfast should become a more important part of the day. Three quarters of the Dutch have breakfast in less than 15 minutes. In the weekend we take a little more time, but the m

Are plant-based meat substitutes a full-fledged alternative to meat? The answer is yes. From a nutritional point of view, vegetable meat substitutes are a full-fledged alternative to meat. Yet many people think that it is not so. Favorite meat substitutes People who do not eat meat prefer to rep

Many people have not yet indicated whether they want to become a donor or not. This is often due to laziness. The number of donors has hardly increased for years. Would a different donor system yield more donors? Three calls Medical specialists and patient associations argue for a different system

A pack of cigarettes a day, eating an easy meal four times a week, never exercising? When do you actually live unhealthy and should you pay more health care premium? Yes, unhealthy behavior may be punished with a higher premium. At least, that is what more than half of the healthcare professionals

The clocks were set back one hour last night, so you could sleep an hour longer. It also means that we will see less daylight in the coming months. While light is just so good for you. Bagels &Beans likes to help you through the dark days, thats why from today you get 15 minutes of light therapy fo

Salt is one of the best seasonings, but too much salt is unhealthy. The salt content in bread has already dropped considerably in recent years, but it could be a little less. Small and large bakeries have been campaigning for less salt in bread for some time now. At the end of last week, the cabin

Suppose health insurance premiums do indeed change in 2014. How much would you pay then? Via this insurance comparator you can calculate what your premium would be in 2014. Provided that the governments plans to make the health premium income-related go ahead. Its not final yet. Enter your gross

Have you recently sinned at McDonalds? Once in a while cant hurt so much, you might think. But now it turns out that one unhealthy meal is already harmful to the health of your vessels. Once in a while a cone of fries, a quick bite at the Burger King or a nice croissant for breakfast. Everyone giv

The texture of food is very important, but did you know that it also affects how full you are after eating? Healthy food often contains fewer calories, but often it does not make you feel full or the feeling of fullness is short-lived. A change in texture may be the answer. Yogurt drink During t

Do you ever travel far? Then you probably know how annoying jet lag can be. Fortunately, you can ensure that it affects you as little as possible. Relax on the road It is always nice to travel well-rested, but if you are going to make a long journey, it is also wise. Your body will already have tr

Green tea is known for several good properties and there is yet another one. Green tea works perfectly as a mouthwash. Bacterial killer Rinsing with green tea is said to reduce tooth erosion and suppress the bacteria that cause tooth decay. You can catch a number of viruses, including the flu vir