To achieve effortless weight loss the usage of Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonstis has increased tremendously over the last two years. (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide – known under the brand name Ozempic – mimic the effects of endogenous GLP-1, which stimulates the secretion of insulin, lowers blood sugar levels and inhibits gastric emptying – therefore leading to a decreased appetite.…
When it comes to skincare, usage of sunscreen as protection against the harmful rays of the sun is essential. Skin exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can lead to premature aging, sunburns, and different kinds of skin cancer. Wearing sunscreen is essential to avoid long term skin damage. In this article, we will share five outstanding…
Pumpkin: healthy and delicious !
This recipe creates a delicious, light and cold salad – perfect for a lunch or dinner on warm summer days! Chickpeas are the hearty and filling base of this salad, the cucumber creates a light feeling, the mixed salad adds extra vitamins and the dried tomatoes an interesting extra flavor! Ingredients for 2: 500 g…
Who does not love ice cream? In summer and winter and to be honest just always! 😄 Original ice cream mainly consists of heavy cream and sugar, which is not very healthy. Banana ice cream is just made out of frozen bananas and a splash of milk or yoghurt. It is often also referred to…
Usually I’m not a fan of having a smoothie for breakfast and do not think it is a very healthy way to start the day as I explain in this article.Recently I got my wisdom teeth removed and I could not eat anything solid for a week so I created a sweet and filling breakfast…
As a cardio exercise there are many wonderful options and I tried out a lot: dancing, running, horseback riding but I would have never thought I would start road biking one day. Now it is one of my favorite (summer) activities! A couple of years ago I started to have knee problems from running to…
Hummus is a healthy oriental side that goes with many dishes. Originally, hummus is made out of chickpeas only (recipe here) and in this variation we add red beet roots. The taste becomes sweeter, beetroot hummus has a lovely pink color, is packed with extra vitamins and slightly lighter which is perfect for summer! I…
Pasta is one of the most popular dishes around the world and basically Italy’s national dish besides pizza. Traditional Italian pasta is made from wheat flour with water or eggs and therefore has a very light color which isn’t unhealthy per se but “normal“ pasta mainly contains simple carbohydrates, a low amount of complex carbohydrates…
Oats are very dense in nutrients and contain a high amounts of protein and complex carbohydrates. By adding apples and bananas the daily goal of two fruit portions (from 5 a day: 2 fruits portions, 3 vegetable portions) is achieved. Walnuts and nut butters are rich in omega-3 and -6 – essential fatty acids. This…