Summer is here! This means that BBQ season has began and for the next three months or so we can eat outside. Nowadays there is such a huge range of ready-made BBQ food items. Meat in different marinades, fish and seafood kebabs, as well as a wide variety of sauces. All very convenient. But we […]
Swimwear to flatter any figure
With summer only a few weeks away the hunt for the perfect bathing suit is on. Today I share some of the best swimwear options to flatter any figure. Bootilicious Women with a voluptuous behind but a small or medium-sized bust – think for example Iggy Azalea and Beyoncé – look great in low-cut swimsuits […]
5 tips to stop your make-up melting in the summer heat
There is nothing like feeling the warm summer sun on your skin, but for make-up lovers tropical temperatures and humid weather conditions can unfortunately also be an absolute nightmare. The combination of heat and humidity can cause foundation to slide off your skin and sweat and excess oil can turn your carefully applied make-up into […]
Five common misconceptions about food and healthy eating
There is nothing complicated about healthy eating. All you have to do is eat lots of fruit and vegetables, drink plenty of water and keep your hands out of the cookie jar. Easy peasy! Or is it? Today I share five common misconceptions about healthy eating and bust some popular food myths. 1. Carbs are […]
What flying does to your skin and tips to avoid it
With around a quarter of the Swiss population being foreign and most Swiss families going on holiday abroad at least once a year it is safe to say that most Swiss residents are airport regulars and seasoned flyers. Today we are sharing some make-up and skin care tips for all the traveling beauties out there. […]
Surprising facts about alcohol and skin damage
After a couple of cocktails everything and everyone around you may look a little better, but it is all just an illusion. The truth is that alcohol doesn’t do us any favours. And we are not just talking about alcohol in drinks. We are also talking about alcohol in skin care. We all know that […]
The surprising way listening to music could make you smarter
To optimize your intelligence your brain needs to be charged. The ear’s role in this essential work is huge. Music can boost your brainpower but it is important to select the right kind. Intelligence is broad. Most would agree that academic, artistic, sporting and interpersonal acumen are all aspects of intelligence. Most would also equate […]
How the food industry fools us
Unfortunately we live in a world where processed, high sugar foods are hard to avoid. In addition, sugar is added to many foods that do not even taste sweet meaning that nearly all processed and ready-made food contains some sort of added sugar. The problem is that excessive sugar consumption is dangerous. The World Health […]
Five habits that can sabotage your diet
Are you having trouble shedding pounds or are you gaining weight for unexplained reasons? Maybe you are sabotaging your diet without realizing it. Today we look at five of the most notorious silent diet wreckers. 1. Covering your salad in dressing Having a salad for lunch to cut back on calories or ordering a salad […]
How more than 5 teaspoons of sugar a day could shorten your life
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adults should aim to consume only 5% of their daily calories from sugar. This is 25 g of sugar in total (5-6 teaspoons). A standard 330 ml can of fizzy drink alone contains 7 teaspoons, so many of us are consuming dangerous quantities. Burnt, held in limbo or […]
