So, does food have to be cooked from scratch to be good? There's a lot of talk about 'natural' and 'clean' ingredients, but do we need to be concerned when buying whole or semi-finished products? It's time for Health Day, and we'd like to reduce stress a little.
Read moreIs sugar a poison? Can you become addicted to sugar? And if so, what can you do about it? We're doing "health day" here at FREEDOMtravel and today I thought we'd talk about sugar.
Read moreVitamins and minerals and stuff, do you need to boost? We're continuing our "food and health" theme on Wednesdays for a while longer. Today we're getting into a discussion about vitamins and minerals. Is it all good, or do you need to think about it sometimes?
Read moreHealthy food, what does that really mean? I was recently asked to write about this topic, so I'm giving it a try. Whilst I usually prefer to talk about healthy or good food, it doesn't really matter which word you use. The question is what do you mean? And how do you know what is healthy?
Read moreThis time of year, many people make New Year's resolutions, and if one of the latest surveys is to be believed, 26 per cent of them involve eating healthier. We have a food and health theme on Wednesdays, so what better way to summarise some thoughts on healthy New Year's resolutions, diets and healthy eating in the long run?
Read moreEating healthy at Christmas, is there anything you need to think about? I (Helena) have started a Wednesday theme on food and health, and now in mid-December it is appropriate to talk a little about the food and pleasures of Christmas.
Read moreCheap and healthy, is it possible? Can you eat healthy on a budget? I (Helena) continue my Wednesday series on food and health, from a public health expert's perspective. Today we'll have some thoughts (and tips!) on eating healthy when you have to keep a tight rein on your wallet.
Read moreThe coronavirus is raging in China, and in a global world, infectious diseases can spread rapidly across the world. At best, the damage is effectively contained; at worst, it unfolds like a dystopian American film. What do you think, do people dare to travel to Asia now?
Read moreHave you experienced the baths in Budapest? Located in an area filled with thermally healthy waters, Hungary has a long history of baths and spas. The capital is home to a number of beautiful, historic baths and we've tried one of them, the Gellert Bath.
Read moreNow we start training again! We are intermittent when it comes to exercise, and the last period of "non-exercise" has been very long. This, together with cortisone tablets and weight gain, means that we are not in good shape at all. But we must try to change that!
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