Macronutrient diets

Low Carb – High Carb? Food consists of the three macronutrients fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Each food consists of a different ratio of these macronutrients.  Examples: Banana (100g): 22 g carbohydrates,  1.1 g proteins, 0.3 g fats Red Lentils (100 g): 49 g carbohydrates, 26 g proteins, 1.4 g fats Walnuts (100 g): 11 g…

Pasta Possibilities

Pasta is one of the most popular dishes around the world and basically Italy’s national dish besides pizza. Traditional Italian pasta is made from wheat flour with water or eggs and therefore has a very light color which isn’t unhealthy per se but “normal“ pasta mainly contains simple carbohydrates, a low amount of complex carbohydrates…

Strategies to lower the LDL-Cholesterol Level

A lot of people face the problem of high cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a lipid the body needs to function correctly as it is important for energy transfer and provision. However, elevated cholesterol levels are associated with clogging of arteries. If this status is present over a longer period of time heart disease, heart attack…

Are Smoothies Healthy?

Smoothies have been around for a couple of years and are said to be super healthy as they mostly contain the healthiest food there is: vegetables and fruits. So are Smoothies healthy because they are made out of healthy ingredients? Is it a good idea to substitute a Smoothie for whole meal? To make a…

Vitamin E

  Vitamin E is part of the fat soluble vitamin family. There are different kinds of vitamin E and the most active one is called alpha-tocopherol. This vitamin is very important for cell membranes and as an antioxidant. A vitamin E deficiency can cause peripheral neuropathy. Green salads, fish and several oils (olive oil, sunflower…

Vitamin C

  Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid and is very imp   ortant for the elimination of toxic substances in the body. This vitamin is also essential in the absorption of iron. A lot of plant and animal products contain vitamin c. Especially rich in vitamin c are oranges, kiwis, broccoli, kale and bell…

Vitamin B12

  Vitamin B12 is also called cobalamin. The human body needs an intrinsic factor, which is produced in the stomach, to absorb vitamin B12 in the small intestine. Vitamin B12 can be stored in the body especially in the liver and a full store usually contains enough vitamin B12  for several years. The only sources…

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is also called pyridoxine and is part of the water-soluble vitamin family. The body needs this vitamin as a coenzyme in many reactions, most importantly in the synthesis of amino acids. The result of a deficiency therefor is a dysfunction of the amino acid synthesis, other symptoms are  dysfunction of growth, the immune…

Vitamin B2

  Vitamin B2‘s scientific name is riboflavin and it is part of the water-soluble vitamin family, which means the body is not able to store great amounts of this vitamin. This vitamin is used in different reactions as a coenzyme e.g. the normal cell functions and growth. A vitamin B2 deficiency causes a lot of…