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Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks
Nothing beats a nice evening with drinks. You can enjoy this even when you take a break. We found a number of alternative drinks with matching snacks. Let those visitors come! Sparkling…
Help, I'm arriving during IkPas!
About a third of all participants in IkPas lose weight during their break period. On the way to a healthier lifestyle, losing a few pounds can be a nice side effect. But what…
Better laugh real than fake
'Laughter is healthy' is the expression for a reason. Does your brain register a good joke, hilarious cat video or a funny situation, then that is the starting signal for the production of…
Non-alcoholic alternatives from IkPas participants
One swears by tea with ginger, while the other can't get enough of a syrup with a twist. Whatever your preference, it doesn't matter if it's…
Can you train willpower?
Yes, say researchers. Think of 'willpower' as a muscle that can be trained. Anyone can become a go-getter and thus complete this break month. But beware: thorough training is required…
Fresh and fruity inside and out!
Have you been getting more compliments about your appearance lately? That is not surprising, because the fact that you feel so fresh and fruity on the inside is also on the outside…
Alcohol-free alternatives: figures & trends
More and more people are open to non-alcoholic alternatives, because the need to cut down on alcohol is increasing. The market cleverly responds to this and the non-alcoholic alternatives are shooting like…
Book 'The addiction beyond' still current
In 1999 Jan Geurtz published the book 'The addiction beyond'. Now, so many years later, the book is still relevant and is read by many people who want to…
Laughter is really healthy
And, how will it fit? Are you still just as cheerful as before you participated in IkPas, or is your mood showing the first cracks and cracks? If you or…
Dealing with 'thirst' during a break
If your social appointments before your alcohol break were accompanied by a (generous) sip of alcohol, you will face this challenge at every drink, birthday or other social event with a non-alcoholic drink…
The good feeling of stopping
We don't have to explain to you that temporarily not drinking alcohol has all kinds of benefits. This is also evident from studies among previous participants in IkPas. Yet saying 'no' feels like…
Do nothing at all: listen to a podcast
On a Sunday like this, you may be looking for a pastime. A tip from us to you, these bite-sized podcasts make the hours slip by by themselves. Honest about alcohol…
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