Nutritional fibres

Nutritional fibres can be divided into water-dissolvable and non-dissolvable ones. Both types have a different working process. Our food contains mostly a combination of both kinds.

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Being a successful dieter? Here's the secret!

Most of us will know that a quick-fix diet is an illusion. And despite that, the truth is that there's always someone you know (or you yourself... be honest?!) who appears to be on one.

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Amino acids

Amino acids are organic acids which contain at least one carboxylgroup (COOH) and one or more aminogroups (NH2). Amino acids are needed for the synthesis of proteins.

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Proteins: The building blocks for your muscles

Proteins are the building blocks for your body. Without proteins, you’re unable to build muscles. The proteins are broken down by enzymes to amino acids, that are being used by our body to construct new proteins. Especially for people who practice weight exercising, eating sufficient protein is essential, because our body breaks off muscles during the training. To regenerate the muscles, our body needs proteins in combination with ample carbohydrates, to provide the required energy.

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Misunderstandings about nutrients

The next five nutrients are often avoided during periods of weight loss, because they are high in calories or people think they are bad for their health. But they are actually very good for your health.

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Why should I eat less sugar?

There has been a lot of discussion about whether sugar is good or bad. In fact there’s nothing actually wrong with sugar, it’s how much you have that is important.

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You can easily be a healthy vegetarian or vegan

A diet without meat can provide you with all nutrients your body needs to survive, but it’s important being aware of what you eat to make sure you do get a balanced diet and don’t forget essential nutrients. Here are some things to watch out for.

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Glycaemic Index: Helping you feel fuller for longer

It’s a good feeling when you’ve had a meal, are nicely full and have the energy to get through the day. But if you wanted that contented feeling and spark to last longer, wouldn’t you have to eat more and spend more on fancy foods? And wouldn’t you put on weight?

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Too much salt leads to a high blood pressure

We all need salt to help maintain fluid balance and blood pressure, but we need it in small amounts. Food experts recommend it is a good idea to manage your total intake, and to keep it to the Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) or less i.e. 6 gram per day. It’s also worth checking which foods give you lots of salt and bump you up quickly to the GDA, or aren’t contributing much towards the GDA.

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Cinnamon - a multi-purpose booster...

Cinnamon has a positive influence on our blood sugar level. So sprinkle this great good happily onto whatever is applicable, like cappucino, custard cream, apple dishes...

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