Stalking is not a harmless crime Some time ago, I publicized my stalking story by Dirk and Martin from violens.org on Facebook. The response was more than the word “overwhelming” can convey. I was simply torn between infinitely liberated-happy and sad-horrified. At the age of 21, I was the victim of a violent crime. …
Soy – Public Enemy Number Two
Soy – concentrated plant power I have already presented you the national enemy number one at the beginning of the year. Now, I’ll show you the public enemy number two: Soy. Everyone is talking about soy in the last few months. Soybeans are found in many different forms: as flour …
Cachets for Cosmetics Without Animal Testing
Leaping Bunny Most countries outside the EU still allow animals to be used in tests for cosmetics! But there are several cachets which show you how to buy certified cruelty free cosmetics without animal testing. Products labeled with the “leaping bunny” guarantee that no animal testing takes place on the finished products, …
Stuffed Eggplants – Perfect for Summer Days (Recipe)
Eat your veggies! Today, I want to share one of my favourite dishes with you: Stuffed eggplants! For a long time, I didn’t eat eggplants at all because my mom just didn’t buy them for no reason. There are many delicious recipes with eggplants with playing just a featured part. They deserve …
Iron – What You Should Know
What is iron? Iron is an essential mineral which is required for human life. First, it is needed to transport oxygen through our body. Iron is found in our body’s red blood cells where it is bound to a protein called hemoglobin. This protein contains a molecule called heme which …
Music as Medicine – Just a Feeling?
“Music is my medicine” – Jimi Hendrix Music plays a key role in my life. Everything seems to be easier with the right song. Having to wait in a traffic jam, exercising or dancing – to me, everything is easier when listening to the right music. But is it just …
Glycemic Index – Why We Should Keep an Eye on it
What is the glycemic index? Last week, we talked about carbohydrates as the main energy source for our body. All carbohydrate-containing foods have a different ability to raise our blood glucose levels. The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement for exactly this ability of different foods to increase our blood …
Carbohydrates – What are Carbs?
Carbohydrates are everywhere Some of my following blogposts are going to deal with low carb, glycemic index, intermittent fasting, and ketosis. Therefore, I want to make sure, you know some essentials about carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the most important macronutrient for most people’s diet because they commonly make up the largest …
Popsicles – The Healthy Refreshment (Recipe)
„Like ice in the sunshine.. I’m melting away on this sunny day“ Well, then I’ve got the right recipe for you! Popsicles are so easy to make and in the same time soooo delicious. I love them and I’m quite sure, you’ll love them, too! 🙂 Plus, they are really …
BMI and Waist-To-Height Ratio
What is the BMI? The body mass index (BMI) is a very simple method you can use to indicate body fat content and classify underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obesity. You only need your weight and height to calculate your BMI. Use this formula: Weight (kg) divided by height squared …