What does research say about food and health? Who and what should we believe? Today I (Helena) continue my Wednesday theme on food and health from the perspective of a public health scientist.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
What is good to pack for a train, plane or car journey? This year, most Swedes have travelled considerably less than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that is of course almost so you've forgotten how to pack. But sooner or later it's time again! We share our best tips on what's good to pack.
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Updated: September 2026 | Why is it really called Christmas present? Why did Swedish children in the past receive packages from a Christmas goat, why do people hang Christmas stockings by the fireplace and why was the very first Christmas present of the year not a big success? Here we have collected 15 interesting facts about Christmas presents – from old joke gifts and Christmas gift rhymes to Tomteboda and modern packages.
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We offer 17 tips for moving! This year we've helped both our mums move from house to flat, so we've gained a lot of valuable experience about moving. Here are our top tips for making your move as smooth as possible!
Read moreFood is more than nutrition! As a public health scientist, I (Helena) find food interesting from many different perspectives. I don't usually write about things that are this close to my job, but I've decided to make an exception.
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At a time when travelling abroad can be difficult, you can opt for a nice trip within Sweden instead. The fact is that we Swedes are quite spoilt for nature experiences. Because the environment varies so much from south to north, there are plenty of opportunities, depending on the season and weather, of course. There are many beautiful places in Sweden. Here are three particularly beautiful places that may be worth a visit.
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How will Swedes holiday after corona? Although the pandemic will eventually fade away, we don't think Swedes will travel or holiday in the same way as before. 2020 - the year of the pandemic - has probably affected us and made us look at the world and ourselves in a different way.
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Belgian beer is exciting, and visiting breweries in Belgium is an adventure. You'll find everything from wheat beer and Trappist beer to cherry beer and spontaneously fermented beer, made in the same way as a hundred years ago. Belgium has sometimes been called the 'Disneyland of beer' and it's easy to see why - tasting Belgian beer is like embarking on an unusually surprising roller coaster ride.
Read moreI promised that we would talk about our new eating habits today! Are we obsessed with weight and health? No, not at all, but health plays a role in how you feel and what you can do. When you are negatively affected, you feel you have to do something, and that's where we are today.
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What else can you do right now but dream and travel in your mind? Today we present 15 places and experiences in Europe we dream of. In a post-pandemic Europe, we hope to travel again, and these are some of the places and events we hope to experience.
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