So much has been said and written in the western world about ayurveda treatments and ayurveda massage! Almost as much as about yoga. But still so many people keep on wondering what is actually an ayurveda massage. Is it really something different? Or is it the same like other known classical massages but only using…
How Tone It Up gave Elise her health back
As you all know I am a huge believer that being and staying healthy and fit is a lifestyle, and not just a quick fix. But as we are all busy and stressed out with our every day lives, the beginning of such a lifestyle transition might seem very time consuming, or even intimidating. Every beginning…
Ways to satisfy your sweet tooth
Anyone that knows me, knows that I have a huge sweet tooth (well more like “chocolate tooth”)! I used to eat chocolate (in all kinds of form) every day……even more so after our son was born! During both my pregnancies I didn’t have any cravings, but once the kids were born I had huge chocolate…
BBQ as a “vegan”
My husband and I (meanwhile also our kids) love having a BBQ. We love having friends over, and just spend a relaxed evening grilling and enjoying a few drinks. To me personally BBQ is a form of relaxation, and to some extend freedom. But what do I do since I don’t eat meat anymore? I…
Home Made Pizza Recipe
My husband and I love pizza – who doesn’t! So, once a week, we will have pizza for dinner – this is usually either on Saturday or Sunday. We have been having this “tradition” for years now, and we were always looking for ways to make it healthy. So, meanwhile we are at a point…
Healthy Eating on the Go
Very often I get asked “I have such a hectic and busy life, how can I incorporate healthy nutrition into my lifestyle? I am on the go all the time, it is simply not possible!” I can completely relate to this, because there was a time in my life where I would be on the…
Teaspoon Living – Real Food First Program
Although I already live pretty healthy, I am always interested and on the lookout for anything that has to do with healthy lifestyle. So in April I decided to join the Spring Real Food First Program by Teaspoon Living (www.teaspoonliving.com). It was a four week program focusing on cooking real food each meal throughout the…
Sugar and it’s over 50 names
When we think of sugar, or added sugar we tend to think of desserts and sweets. Unfortunately the sad truth is that sugar is found in foods that you wouldn’t necessarily expect! For example, you will find added sugar in pasta, bread, yoghurts, energy bars, dried fruits, tomato sauce, salad dressing……to sum it up -…
Live a life of balance
Changing your lifestyle can be daunting, but it is oh so worth it. I recently watched a nutrition talk and one of the messages really resonated with me: “You have no time to waste to start taking care of your health.” I think a lot of young people think that just because they are young…
Local vs Organic
Where I grew up there was almost no import of fruits and veggies, so we eat only local and seasonal. So, when I moved to the Western world I really enjoyed the fact that I could get (almost) whatever fruit or veggie I wanted no matter the season. Of course back then my nutrition knowledge…