Many people think that losing weight is about eating less, being strict with yourself, or endlessly counting calories.
But sustainable weight loss often lies in something much simpler: eating more consciously.
The summer holidays are behind us again. Perhaps you enjoyed cozy dinners, barbecues, a good glass of wine, and a little less structure in your exercise and diet. That is all part of it. After all, holidays are meant for enjoying yourself and relaxing.
We all know that exercise is healthy. But how much exercise is actually enough? And do you always have to give it your all in every workout?
The Dutch physical activity guidelines provide a good starting point for this. For adults, the advice is to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, perform muscle- and bone-strengthening exercises at least twice a week, and limit prolonged sitting as much as possible.
We live in a time when pressure is almost normal. Work, family, social obligations, deadlines, and the constant stimuli from your phone: it actually never stops. Stress isn't necessarily bad – it helps you stay sharp and perform.
Did you know that your body burns energy throughout the day – even when you sleep? Your breathing, digestion, brain activity, and recovery processes all require energy.
Did you know that your body burns energy throughout the day – even when you sleep? Your breathing, digestion, brain activity, and recovery processes all require energy.
Do you notice that the pounds come on a bit more easily after fifty, even though you eat and exercise as always? You are certainly not alone.
In his Speech from the Throne on Prinsjesdag, King Willem-Alexander shared an important message: “Preventing health problems is better than curing them.”
Fruit comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors! With its natural sugars and tasty variety, fruit often raises questions for those concerned with weight management.
The trend of ever-larger portions is not just a phenomenon of recent years. In paintings from the past 400 years, the meal portion is on average 70% larger than in paintings from the period 1000–1300 AD.
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