Is a natural apple healthier than a ‘conventional’ one? Marco van Es about the bigger picture
Is a naturally grown apple really that much healthier than an apple grown under conventional conditions? We talk to Marco van Es of Bac2nature. His research foundation links crop soil, the microbiome, the quality of our immune system, and our health. Turns out, for more and more experts like van Es: It’s all about diversity, and it’s all about the bigger picture.
Is willpower really helping us? Perspectives are changing.
If only we had more willpower and self control to see things through. We would eat the right foods, exercise regularly, say no to alcohol, smoking and – god forbid – to drugs. Procrastination would never happen, and we would save money rather than spending it. We would be achieving all sorts of virtuous goals in life. We would be admirable. Right? Time to review an old perspective?
The power of surrender: Dr. Kim D’Eramo about an unusal take in health
Dr. Kim D’Eramo talks to us about the idea of surrender in health. To surrender to what lies beneath the surface of our understanding of health. And by doing so, to help the body’s own healing ability. Are we ‘limited’ when it comes to our health? An increasing number of health experts say we are not. This is the story of Dr. D’Eramo.
The new world of vegetable cuisine: An interview with Vegetable Chef Frank Fol
Not so long ago, most of us would not have found a plant-based meal all that exciting. As if something was missing. Or that it was unhealthy. Can we change our views about food? The world-renowned vegetable chef Frank Fol says we can and we do. Here he tells us about a completely new cuisine of taste, colour and magic. This new world is happening in our best restaurants and in our kitchens at home. A new world, he says, that is here to stay.
“One family dog please.” Do dogs really behave according to breed? Science paints a different picture.
The popular idea is that we can choose a dog breed with a particular character or temperament. That it behaves a certain way. For example a family dog. Or a more obedient dog. But a study is now challenging such stereotypes. It shows that our dog’s character has more to do with the quality of life we give it, than it has to do with its breed.
We got the T-Shirt: Has the angry group’s ‘them and us’ opinion approach had its day?
We disagree on a certain issue and want to make our opinion heard. So, we should join forces and form an anti-group. Right? After all, we have to take a stand and make ourselves heard. But does this mean other approaches won’t work? When it comes to expressing our opinions, has the them-and-us approach had its day?
Something is growing: Two British integrative health pioneers about new ideas in healthcare
Should healthcare be either conventional or alternative? According to two British integrative health pioneers, we can have the best of both worlds. Healthcare appears to be changing, and new ideas are growing. This is their story.
We should fear being single, and aim for a relationship: A very persistent story
Being single means loneliness and less satisfaction in life. Being in a relationship is what makes us happy, healthy and complete. Such beliefs are reflected in the movies we watch, the music we hear, and the conversations we have. Has the time come for another happy-ever-after besides this age-old perspective? For many it already has. We just don’t often hear about it.
Chatbot shows: Want to be there for a friend? Let them help you instead!
When a friend is feeling a little down, we want to do something to help them. It’s an immediate reaction. But the creators of a chatbot called Vincent show us a new perspective. By turning things around and having a friend help us with something instead, we can make them feel better about themselves.
The 9-5 rat race: Can we change old beliefs?
What is the meaning of work? Is it about a salary, life direction or personal identity? Or is it about corporate social responsibility and working to live? When it comes to deeply-held beliefs such as about the 9 to 5 rat race, can we change them? If recent times have shown us anything, it’s that our perspectives are less ”fixed” than we think. And this seems to be the case in the workplace no less.