Magnesium is a mineral involved in more than 300 enzyme processes that help build proteins, regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, repair DNA, and provide support for muscle and nerve functions. We usually obtain magnesium from food sources, but sometimes a magnesium deficiency can occur. Let’s see why it happens and how we can prevent it.

Intermittent fasting – the trendiest diet search term on Google in 2019 – is currently one of the world’s most popular diet plans. As there have been many diet trends that come and go, we may question the hype behind intermittent fasting claiming to be the best diet hack. So, is this trendy diet Fad or Fact? Let’s find out what the science says about intermittent fasting.

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin found in food and today sold in different forms as a supplement. We cannot make vitamin C in our body, which makes proper nutrition and supplementation important because latest research has shown that vitamin C plays an important role in our physical and neurological health.

With a negative stigma behind fat, it is important to understand the need for fat that our body has in order to function properly. Differentiating between the types of fats can help us improve our cognitive function and health. Also, we need to understand which types of fat our brain prefers in order to delay aging and cognitive decline.

With diet-related diseases on the rise and the need for sustainable food sources amidst a climate crisis, a plant-based diet might be a solution for both. However, we don’t necessarily have to be exclusively vegetarian or vegan, though the focus is to mainly eat plants. So, how can we do this?

Sugar has become a staple in our diet. It is important to understand the uses of carbohydrates and sugar in the body, and also the health risks. Learn more about carbohydrates, the effects of sugar on our brain and some alternative options to sugar.

Nutritionists are now using Intuitive Eating to break the cycle of chronic dieting. It is important to understand that Intuitive Eating is not (another) diet. Learn what that means, how it works and the approach to health and food.

Every day we spend over an hour on eating and drinking, and an additional 50 minutes on thinking about food. Given that our days are mostly go-go-go, we often do not have the time to enjoy, savour and appreciate the food we consume. Understanding and making mindful eating practices a part of our daily life will help us to change this, and it also might improve our health.

Healthy diet often means a balanced diet. But what does a balanced diet really mean and what does it look like in everyday life? Also, how can we make our every meal healthy and balanced? Today, we’ll look in-depth and discuss in more detail The Healthy Plate Model.

What do we know about the addictive qualities of sugar? Our brains are wired to encourage sugar consumption and many claim this compound to be addictive. But from the birth of sugar consumption, thousands of years ago, we no longer consume this delicacy as intended. Should sugar today be classified as a controlled substance?

Over the last two decades gluten has gained notoriety. Yes, it is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening protein for individuals with Coeliac Disease, but it also has its benefits in the food industry. Today, we will look into the food science behind gluten.

The Health At Every Size (HAES) approach might not be what you think that it is. HAES encourages exercising, learning about good nutrition and selection of whole foods, and it focuses on re-learning behaviours to support good health.