Blog about healthy nutrition for expats

omelet with white beans and veggies

Why Skipping Breakfast Might Be the Reason You ...

You wake up, check your phone, start answering messages, maybe sip coffee while trying to get the kids out the door — and before you know it, it’s 11 a.m....

Why Skipping Breakfast Might Be the Reason You ...

You wake up, check your phone, start answering messages, maybe sip coffee while trying to get the kids out the door — and before you know it, it’s 11 a.m....

pregnant woman in a blue dress

Preparing for Pregnancy as an Expat Woman in th...

Moving to a new country is already a big transition. Adding the decision to start (or grow) a family makes it even more important to feel informed, supported, and confident....

Preparing for Pregnancy as an Expat Woman in th...

Moving to a new country is already a big transition. Adding the decision to start (or grow) a family makes it even more important to feel informed, supported, and confident....

Woman in a white t-shirt bites an orange

Feeling Bloated, Tired or Stuck in a Food Rut? ...

Yesterday I was talking to a group of expat employees at a Dutch company — “I’m eating, but I don’t feel nourished. I’m full, yet I’m tired. And no matter...

Feeling Bloated, Tired or Stuck in a Food Rut? ...

Yesterday I was talking to a group of expat employees at a Dutch company — “I’m eating, but I don’t feel nourished. I’m full, yet I’m tired. And no matter...

overnight oats with pumpkin and nuts

Why I Gained 5 Kilos After Moving to the Nether...

When I first moved to the Netherlands, I was excited about everything — the canals, the bikes, the cozy cafés, the stroopwafels. But within a few months, I noticed something...

Why I Gained 5 Kilos After Moving to the Nether...

When I first moved to the Netherlands, I was excited about everything — the canals, the bikes, the cozy cafés, the stroopwafels. But within a few months, I noticed something...

september: pear, fig, celery, eggplant, cabbage

September Seasonal Foods in the Netherlands

September is my favorite month of the year. The markets in the Netherlands turn into a celebration of colors: fresh pompoen, crunchy appel, juicy druif, and leafy greens like andijvie...

September Seasonal Foods in the Netherlands

September is my favorite month of the year. The markets in the Netherlands turn into a celebration of colors: fresh pompoen, crunchy appel, juicy druif, and leafy greens like andijvie...

kitchen. girl pouring oatmeal into glass jar. healthy eating

Dutch Food Expiry Dates Explained: THT vs TGT —...

Navigating food labels in the Netherlands can be tricky, even for locals. Two main types of expiry dates are used: THT (“Best before”) and TGT (“Use by”). Understanding the difference...

Dutch Food Expiry Dates Explained: THT vs TGT —...

Navigating food labels in the Netherlands can be tricky, even for locals. Two main types of expiry dates are used: THT (“Best before”) and TGT (“Use by”). Understanding the difference...