Understanding food packaging and nutrition labels is key to healthy eating and weight management. Just like a sound financial plan needs to keep track of expenses and incomes, a good…
Next to low-fat diets, low-carb diets are among the most popular diets in the western world. In fact, during the 90s the Atkins diet was probably the go-to diet…
When you think about different foods – like rice, pasta or bread – and how nutritious they are, usually the brown version is less processed and slightly more healthy. …
Microwave ovens are extremely convenient. But even though they are among the most common kitchen items in the US and Europe, many people still fear that microwaving food reduces nutrients…
The term nutrient density has gained quite a bit of popularity recently, so in this post I want to explain to you what it means, how you can apply it…
If you have read a few of my other posts or taken my meal planning course you know that I’m not a big fan of labeling foods in categories like…
If you have ever listened to online dieting advice or read a few books on nutrition, you probably noticed one thing. There are countless of health and fitness gurus…
Even though eating is a vital part of our life, many people have a negative attitude towards food. They might think food will make them fat or they feel guilty…
Fiber is natures broom and is extremely important for proper digestion. But besides the benefits of better bowel function, a high-fiber diet is also linked to reduced risk of stroke,…
With all these different diets out there from low carb to paleo to intermittent fasting, it’s no wonder many beginners get confused when trying to set up their own diet…