If you like to eat as naturally as possible, you can go one step further:eat from nature. Tasty, free and healthy. No idea where to start? Logical really, because it is difficult to determine what is tasty, dirty or even inedible. There are so many treasures in nature, you just have to know where t

Have you finished your coffee or tea before the rest starts? Perhaps you should try to break that habit. Research by the United Nations Cancer Agency shows that hot drinks warmer than 65 degrees may increase the risk of esophageal cancer. A spokesperson for the World Health Organization says that t

Its pretty hard to stick to one cookie. Sugar is addictive, but is it really comparable to cigarettes, alcohol or drugs? Yes, a study recently published in Plos One shows that sugar can affect your brain just as much as drugs. That means, the study suggests, that regular drug withdrawal methods a

Sitting a lot is bad for your health, but by standing or walking for two minutes an hour, you could already reduce the negative effects. Thats according to a study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Getting up and walking more often never hurts. These are 7 ti

The World Health Organization WHO warns that air pollution is increasing worldwide. Does that make exercising outside unhealthy? The large increase in air pollution is partly due to the fact that only two percent of cities in developing countries meet the standards. But the Dutch air quality also d

Ghee is clarified butter, originally from Ayurvedic cuisine. More explanation please. What is clarified butter? Clarified butter is butter in which the proteins, salts and a large part of the moisture have been removed by heating. With ghee, this process is continued a little longer, so that the mo

Cheaper, better for the environment, tastier… There are several good reasons to eat seasonal fruits and vegetables. You will put this on your shopping list this month. The seasonal vegetables in the month of May Grapefruit Meat tomatoes Endive Radishes Strawberries Cucumber Arugula Zucchini Rhuba

Make sure your fridge helps you make healthier choices. We give five tips that you can use immediately. 1. Provide ready-to-eat healthy snacks Cut vegetables such as cucumber, bell pepper, carrots and celery into thin strips. Store them in clear containers in the fridge so you can see them quickly.

Some meals are so greasy that you can see the fat on them. Soon there may be a sign for sale that puts an end to the problem. The AbsorbPlate was conceived in Thailand. Many Thai dishes are greasy. People dont adjust their eating habits, so the food has to be adjusted. The absorbPlate acts like a s

In the June issue of Santé you will find the ultimate checklist for healthy eating. We share the guidelines for a healthy evening meal here. Your main course… … consists of several products from the checklist from the article in the June issue.… contains an average of 400-700 kcal.… contains at le

Research funded by Pink Ribbon shows that the trust you have in the doctor has a beneficial effect on breast cancer treatment. The most important results at a glance More eye contact ensures that patients have more confidence in the oncologist. Age is important for confidence. The older the patie

Are you going on holiday to a distant destination soon and do you need vaccinations? The Consumers Association discovered that prices vary widely. It pays to compare prices. Major price differences Some GPs ask 55 euros for a vaccination consultation, while others ask only 18 euros. According to th

The holiday feeling has started, so you order a glass of wine on the plane. What does alcohol do to your body when you are so high in the air? Influence of air pressure on your body The air pressure in the plane is lower than we are used to in the Netherlands. The air pressure corresponds to the ai

Banana bread tastes best when baked with sweet ripe bananas. If you dont have these in the fruit bowl, there is a handy trick. Place the banana, peel and all, in the oven for about 30 minutes at 150 degrees. The result is a completely brown skin and a soft sweet inside. Your banana is perfect for

If you have problems with your digestion, this can cause unpleasant symptoms:bloating, abdominal pain or diarrhoea... A quarter of the Dutch people sometimes have complaints. Zespri therefore made a booklet in collaboration with a number of bloggers. Bloggers share how they solved their digestive p

Hoping to get a better nights sleep, we tried all sorts of tips. Everything for a better nights sleep. We like the tip we heard now. Eat dark chocolate to sleep better A block of dark chocolate can help you fall asleep more easily, according to research. Give your rhythm a helping hand Okay, lets

Doing something different than you are used to every now and then is good against the rut. It is even said to be good for your memory. Time to change your routine. 1. Take small steps Major changes are difficult to sustain, while a small change can also have a major effect. 2. Brush your teeth wit

Washing your hands regularly is an effective way to prevent the spread of bacteria. But then you have to wash your hands well and that is not as easy as it seems. The most effective way to wash your hands A study studied hospital staff to determine the best way to wash your hands. Two techniques w

Going on holiday is wonderful, but the first night in a different bed you often sleep less well than at home. You cant imagine it… Researchers have found that this is because you are in a new and unfamiliar environment. Your body is therefore alert to dangers and strange noises. It is a natural def

It will take a while before you get a call for the next flu shot, but this might already be useful to know. Vaccinating in the morning is more effective British research shows that the flu shot is four times more effective if you get vaccinated between 9 and 11 am. More antibodies Two groups of pe