“And that means if you want to eat some cake, eat some cake.”Ĭreating a sense of pleasure needn’t be over-the-top indulgent-or sugar-oriented you can cultivate hygge by shopping for fresh produce at the farmers’ market and transforming it into a savory pot of winter vegetable stew, by taking a hot bath and tossing in your favorite bath bomb, or curling up with the cat under a warm throw blanket and watching Love Actually for the 43rd time. “Hygge is a thing that is supposed to be and feel good for you,” Wiking says. Is it any wonder? With each bite of banana nut bread, our brains are flooded with dopamine, the feel-good chemical that compels us to go back for more. After their Nordic neighbor Finland, Denmark is the most sugar-obsessed country on the planet, with per capita consumption tallying in at roughly 18 pounds per year-more than twice the European average. To say the Danes adore sweets is a grave understatement. Peter Tatchell The sweet benefits of sugar If it had its own slogan, it might be, “You deserve it.” So go ahead and put another log on the fire, pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa, and dial the hygge vibes up to high. Though practiced all year round, wintertime is hygge’s sweet spot, and the season when those cozy clichés fully manifest into soul-soothing reality. If it feeds our spirits and supports us through another day’s news headlines, it falls under the hygge umbrella. It also gives us permission to experience comfort in all the ways that are available, whether that’s an end-of-the-day glass of pinot noir or staying in bed until noon on Sunday and losing ourselves in a juicy mystery novel. “It is about being with the people we love, the feeling of home, and the feeling of being safe.” “Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience rather than about things,” says Meik Wiking, the best-selling author of The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living and the founder of the Copenhagen-based Happiness Research Institute. Pronounced “hoo-gah,” its etymology is traced to archaic Norwegian, and translates loosely as both the noun “well-being” and the verb “to embrace.” Metaphorically, that’s how hygge makes us feel: cared for, snug, and content. To the uninitiated, it looks more like an interior design concept than a real-life philosophy practiced by millions. Type “hygge” into Pinterest and up pop images of chunky knitted blankets, roaring fireplaces, candlelit tables, and foam-topped lattes. But Denmark has a secret weapon that helps buffer it against life’s tribulations and uncertainties, and it’s one we could all benefit from: hygge. The insular nation has struggled to adapt to its shifting demographics following an influx of refugees from Syria and Iraq in recent years, and winters in this Northern European outpost are long, dark, and bitterly cold. The country of nearly 6 million is not without its problems, however. With low crime, universal healthcare, and the second-highest quality of life (behind Nordic neighbor Sweden), it’s pretty easy to see how joy might manifest on a national level. Besides getting credit for Danish pastry, The Little Mermaid, and our collective obsession with mid-century Scandinavian design, Denmark also claims bragging rights as one of the happiest countries on the planet. It's just all about finding the right brands and alternatives.The Danes have it pretty darn good. Giving up dairy can be a major challenge, but it can be so worth it. Vegan Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Bowls What do you think?
Here are a few recipes to try using nutritional yeast:
Brands like Braggs, Bob's Red Mill, Whole Foods brand and Trader Joe's brand are all the same and all delicious. You can find nutritional yeast at any grocery store or online.
You can also blend this with raw cashews, salt and garlic powder to make a vegan parmesan, with that same nutty and tangy flavor as regular parmesan. It gives dishes a cheesy flavor, and, mixed with soaked and pureed cashews, creates a perfect vegan queso or Alfredo sauce. It is a great source of protein, high in B vitamins and trace minerals. Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast that is sold in flaked form.
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