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De-stress like the Scandinavians
Want to know the secret to de-stress like a Swede? Have you ever heard the word fika? With all the Nordic countries being top ten happiest people, the chances are that you have. We are the masters of fika. (Funnily enough, fika, in Hungarian means that you have a bat in the cave. I always thought that was funny since I’m of Hungarian descent.) A healthy snack Anyway, back to the subject at hand. Fika is typically a coffee break with something sweet to eat. However, since we are fika friendly crowd I recommend a healthier version of sweet. It’s a Nordic lifestyle Taking regular breaks is also scientifically proven to help you to de-stress.…
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Health coach weekly – Your health questions answered
I get many health questions from people and as a health coach I think this is fantastic, I love curious people. Below I will give my advice on my top three frequently asked questions. Diets, do they work? Maybe not surprisingly one of the most common health questions I get is how to keep a diet. While I don’t believe in diets myself, it still boils down to the same answer. It’s a choice. It’s something you want to do. As I mentioned before I think diets that restrict you from eating food you like will never work. I believe in it when they are born out of necessity. Like allergies, illnesses and such.…
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Brain foods – What to eat to keep your mind sharp
What are brain foods? Well, there are certain types of food that will keep your mind sharp. Especially as we age this is essential. There are different types of foods that have been proven to be healthy for your brain, brain foods. Last week I wrote about how to wire your brain for success by adopting certain habits and over time developing skills that will make your brain better focused. This week it’s all about your brain foods intake. What is brain food? The MIND diet. It’s a combination of the Mediterranian diet and DASH diet – Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. Now, this diet has nothing to do with shedding weight, but it has…
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How to train your brain for success
How do you train your brain for success? It’s wellness Wednesday and the health coach will you give you some weekly inspiration on health and wellness. We have a lot of thoughts per day, how many exactly is still open for debate. However how and what we think is really important. I think I read somewhere that 17 seconds is all you need to hold a positive thought over a negative. What I mean by that is that let’s say you wake up in the morning and you are in a bad mood. You might start to think about all the ways this day will be bad. However, if you change that and…
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You time – 5 ways to get some
Are you in need of some you time? Valentine’s day is over and as much as I appreciate reading about tips and tricks on how to best bring out the romance in your relationship with that special someone. I would like to celebrate the relationship you have with yourself, all year, every day. It’s the single most important relationship you’ll ever have. The key to any successful relationship starts with some you time. If you don’t make yourself the number one priority, no one else will either. Since I’m not only a food blogger but also a health coach every Wednesday you’ll find a blog post about health and personal development. It’s the wellness…
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Healthy breakfast to kickstart your morning
What is healthy breakfast? I know that a lot of people have made it their New Year’s resolution to lead healthier lifestyles. I also know that keeping that promise can be difficult. A healthier you is a happier you. What I mean by that is that is that you have decide for yourself what a healthy life is. What do you like eating? I like a healthy breakfast. Healthy breakfast to me is a balanced start of the day. I want to fuel my body with what gives me energy and lasts until lunch. Because if I don’t that’s when I make really unhealthy choices. Like a little chocolate bar or a little candy to…
