Shovelling in a bowl of oatmeal every morning can be a healthy choice, but even with the range of extras, you can add to your bowl, after a while your taste buds crave a change – and perhaps more texture. All grains offer a unique taste, texture, and nutrition profile.QuinoaBrown […]
It’s not difficult to over eat and drink at Christmas and the new year period. We are faced with temptation everywhere from tubs of discounted chocolates in the supermarket, mince pies, Christmas cakes and puddings, to an array of alcohol which tends to lend itself to Christmas such as spiced […]
As I was writing my previous blog on herbs and spices I quickly realised that there is so much to say about them that I needed to create a Part 1 and now a Part 2. There are of course many different herbs and spices and they are all great […]
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition, caused by a reaction to gluten, a protein found in grains such as barley, wheat and rye. The answer for treatment might seem simple but treating coeliac disease is much more than just steering clear of gluten. Coeliac disease suffers face a number of […]
As Brits we are getting better at trying new foods and developing our palates’ to taste various herbs and spices. Most of us enjoy a curry or maybe some Chinese or Thai food, but it could be argued that in general we don’t choose to eat food that is overtly […]
The ketogenic diet is included in high-fat and low-carbohydrate diets. If you want to feel extremely light and feel great, turn off carbohydrates from your daily menu and replace them with fat. This method is used, among others in the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy in children. What’s ketogenic diet?Ketogenic (ketogenic) […]
I’m writing from experience. Not from following the low FODMAP diet for myself, but doing it for my 16-year-old daughter. This means I am living and breathing it and cooking or preparing FODMAP friendly meals. This has been a challenge. As a nutritionist it goes against everything I believe in […]
Anyone interested in their diet, health and wellbeing may have heard a lot about the Mediterranean diet. Anyone who has experienced some health issues for example high blood pressure, stroke or stroke risk and diabetes, and have received dietary advice may also have heard about the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean […]
IIFYM is becoming a very famous abbreviation, but what does it mean and why is it so popular? Read all about this specific way of eating in today’s blog! IIFYM in nutshell IIFYM stands for ‘If It Fits Your Macros’ and simply said it’s a principle in which you do […]
I often hear and see people ‘running’ to their protein shake the moment they finish their workout. ‘I need to get immediately protein inside me before the anabolic window closes!’ is what they often say. And others try to eat every 3 hours to ‘keep the metabolism working’. But is […]
Everybody is talking about celery juice. It is dominating our social media. Instagram influencers and wellness gurus have been recommending celery juice amid claims of it being an all-healing elixir that will change our lives for the better. So let’s take a look at this stringy-vegetable which is having its […]
How to eat mushrooms so that they are not hard to digest? First of all, you need to know which dishes can be combined with them and which will additionally burden the digestive system. The form in which mushrooms are consumed is also important (sauces, soups, marinades, fried mushrooms, cooked […]
Advice for coffee lovers who start the day with a coffee. Take your time – it’s best to reach for a coffee between 9.30 and 11.30. The optimal time is 10.30. The optimal time for drinking morning coffee is 10.30. At this time, because the level of cortisol – a […]
PFC or perfluorinated organic compounds are substances often used in the production of paper food packaging, including French fries in fast food. PFCs have the ability to penetrate food products and accumulate in the human body. They can be very dangerous to health. PFC or perfluorinated organic compounds are substances […]
White cheese (cottage cheese) can be tastiest when it is medium-pressed and smooth in cross-section. Too soft contains too much whey. Clumped, mealy or porous white cheese indicates that the curd has overheated. Fresh cottage cheese should have a slightly sour taste, and flavour cheese – a clear taste and […]
Steam cooking is the healthiest way to prepare food. During traditional cooking, some valuable nutrients pass into the water we pour out. Steaming allows you to keep maximum amount of vitamins and minerals. Steam cooking – what is it actually?Steam cooking – what can you cook with steam?Steam cooking – […]
Orange juice has numerous properties and nutritional values. According to the Institute of Food and Nutrition, a glass of 100% fruit juice (200 ml) can replace one of the daily portions of fruit. Check what properties orange juice has and how to choose the good ones in the store. How […]
Bran is the seed husk remaining after grinding cereal grains. Bran is the most valuable part of the grain that has many properties and nutritional values. Bran should be especially appreciated by people with diabetes and high blood cholesterol. They should also be included in the diet of overweight and […]
Everyone wants to be strong. Not being intimidated by physical tasks that would terrify a mere mortal, knowing you could defend yourself or loved ones if necessary, being seen as a superhero by adoring children. Here are my key steps to follow to get stronger. I don’t claim these to […]
Most of you already know that diet represents 80% of success in achieving a perfect figure. You’ll be able to lift all of the weights you need and train till you pass out but without having an appropriate diet plan the effort will likely be wasted. Should you desire to […]
Cherries are fruits whose nutritional and medicinal properties have long been used in traditional folk medicine, including in alleviating bladder disease. However, cherry cousins are valued primarily for their beneficial effects on the heart. It has also recently been discovered that cherries are a great remedy for insomnia. Check what […]
Every day we should drink two, and in the summer even three liters of water. Only which one? Mineral, spring, or maybe healing? There is a growing selection of drinking waters on the market, but can you use this abundance? Here is a practical guide to water types. Let’s start […]
oor diet and lifestyle choices effect men and women in very similar ways. For example, if we smoke our risk of developing lung disease or different types of cancers is related to amount and duration of cigarettes smoked, not on our gender. If we are overweight or obese, our risk […]
Omega-3 fatty acids have recently been a very popular dietary supplement. Their presence in our diet is necessary to enjoy good health. Among the preparations on the market, many have different amounts of declared values of individual fatty acids, we decided to publish the results of research on our new […]
What is a ‘good’ fat? What is a ‘bad’ fat? You would be forgiven for being confused. We are constantly bombarded with advice and guidance on what type of fat we should or shouldn’t be eating, even whether we should be eating fat at all! This article will try to […]
It is said to be the most important meal of the day, and that skipping it could lead to weight gain but is this really true? And if it is the most important meal of the day, what is then the best breakfast meal? Let’s dive straight into it! Breakfast […]
I would like to discuss the subject of super-foods a little bit more. Today we will take chia seeds and our more local counterpart – flax seeds. In what thing they are similar and what differs them? Is it really Spanish sage far superior to flax in terms of health […]
Currently, ketogenetic dieting is hot and it deserves the popularity due to its impact on weight loss. So I would like to help you out with giving a list of supplements you could, or maybe should, add into your diet to get the best results. But before we get into […]
Today’s text will be focusing on the interesting subject of super-foods. In previous articles we have already mentioned that we often look for rare, foreign fruits and vegetables, we focus only on the new, “innovative” products on the market with (susceptible) miraculous properties, forgetting the easily accessible and slightly neglected […]
Dietary supplements aimed at helping you in losing weight period are often the standard for many people who are trying to make this process happen in their lives. One of them is alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) at which there is a lot of hope that it is really able to do […]
In modern time obesity has become a real epidemic problem. People are constantly looking for new solutions which can help to lose weight. Of course, diet and exercise will always be the basis in this matter, however, we can often find various supplements that may work positively on us (for […]
Anyone can tell you that dropping a few pounds is one thing, but getting super hero figure is quite another. After all, if torching that last bit of belly flab were as easy as eating donuts, the donuts guy would surely be sporting a six-pack by now. The fact is, […]
Everyone has some body fat. Healthy levels of body fat actually improve a person’s health and appearance, but excess fat tends to increase the risk of poor health and is generally viewed as unattractive in most cultures. Excess fat accumulates in different areas from person to person, though some generalities […]
What do you know about antioxidants? What do you know about free radicals? We are told that antioxidants are good for our health and reduce free radicals in our body. But really what are these ‘goodies’ and ‘baddies’. Let’s start with free radicals Free RadicalsHow do we stop the damaging […]
You want to get big? That will require a lot of heavy lifting, both in the gym and in the kitchen. The gym part is relatively simple, just not easy. Plenty of bulking programs have been published on the sport websites and forums. I suggest picking one written by a coach […]
Introduction The condition of our nails can sometimes reflect the state of our general health. If after depression of the finger nail it does not quickly return to a pink colour after turning white, it could be argued that this is a precursory sign that the individual may be dehydrated […]
These terms are so widely known that we will not discover America by writing that sugar is unhealthy and needs to be restricted. It is also not a secret that even those who eat the most thoroughly as possible have an unrestrained desire for something sweet once in a while. […]
Pancakes are often associated with an unhealthy lifestyle and therefore banned from most diets. Luckily, I am here to help you implement pancakes into your healthy diet without giving in on your results! Pancakes – what’s the catch?Unhealthy PancakesThe healthier pancake.The weight loss pancake.The protein pancake.Sources Pancakes – what’s the […]
The fact that eating products that contain fiber is very important, even a child should know. It’s also known as food fiber or roughage. This compound is one of the multi-sugars, or complex carbohydrates. It is not digested and absorbed by the human digestive tract, therefore it is not a […]
IntroductionStructure of hairHair growthFood and nutrients to keep hair healthyOverconsumption of foods and nutrients that can cause hair issuesConclusionsReference Introduction The hair on our head is our crowning glory! We strive to have thick lustrous hair that looks and feels healthy. Our hair is very personal to us and we […]
You can’t go anywhere without being confronted by calories. You go to the shop and there they are, stamped on every bottle and box. Visiting restaurants, you can find calorie counts on menus. Next day going to the gym to use your favourite treadmill and you see again calories burning […]
For the most people outside the gym, the word “muscles” brings to mind image of big bodybuilders. The importance of muscle mass, strength, and metabolic function in the performance of exercise and sports, has never been questioned. However, muscles aren’t just for show. Here I will explain why. Role of […]
Rice is a source of carbohydrates, appearing in almost every diet. Not all of us are aware that there are so many of its types, differing from each other not only by the taste, but above all the properties that are important for the athlete. 1. Brown rice2. Wild rice3. […]
About how important health is to drinking the right amount of water probably everyone. Non-carbonated water is considered to be better than carbonated, and it is said that it is better to drink specialized sports drinks during exercise. Is it true? Get to know the opinion of experts on this […]
In ancient times obese people were respected and their obesity was a sign of a high social status. Today, such a deviation from standards is rather considered to be a negligence as to health and appearance. It does not have to be explained that overweight people often have problems with […]
Aluminium foil is a quick and easy solution. We use it even several times a day. You will be sure to roll the sandwich to school or work, we’ll bake fish in it, and we can put it on a plate, bake cookies, and do well when preparing vegetables on […]
Our brain is responsible for our feeling of hunger or satiety. The center regulating our appetite and feeling of hunger and satiety is located in the part of the brain called the sub-valley. The stimulation of one of its parts, the so-called the center of hunger, makes us look for […]
Magnesium is one of those minerals that become the biggest problem when it comes to providing it with natural food. According to research, around 85% of people in Poland have significant shortages of magnesium. These deficiencies are often associated not only with worse disposition at work, school or training, but […]
People say a lot of bad things about nitrates contained in food. Indeed, there are some reasons to think that technologically processed meat products, rich in these compounds, can negatively affect our health. Does that mean, however, that nitrates are really bad? It turns out that it’s not necessarily true! […]
Peanut butter is, unfortunately, still an underestimated product that in some places holds a bad opinion. Often, women on a diet only notice the calories of a product, without looking at the advantages it might have. Are peanut butters bad?How to inAre peanut butters good for diet – summary Are […]
