Everything you need to know about Macronutrients
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27 June 2023

Everything you need to know about Macronutrients

All the foods you eat contain nutrients that are important to your body. These nutrients can be divided into macronutrients and micronutrients. The micronutrients are vitamins and minerals; of these, you only need a few micrograms or milligrams daily. Macronutrients (macro means “large”) you need in a much larger amount, namely tens to hundreds of grams per day. Because macronutrients make up such a large part of your diet, in this blog you’ll read all about exactly what macronutrients are, what types we know and why they are important.

Losing Weight with Meal Replacements
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20 June 2023

Losing Weight with Meal Replacements

Using shakes is one of the easiest and most popular ways to lose weight. It is quick to prepare, relatively inexpensive and it often has a nice taste that will make you keep drinking it longer. You lose weight with shakes as soon as you create a calorie deficit, this has been scientifically proven. A calorie deficit simply means that you burn more energy (calories) than you take in on that day. Your body then taps into the fat reserves in your body to get energy and this causes you to lose weight. Shakes can be very effective in losing weight if used properly.

Health dangers of overweight and obesity
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5 April 2023

Health dangers of overweight and obesity

Perhaps a sensitive subject for those dealing with it is obesity. Being in a calorie surplus for a longer period of time, resulting in obesity, entails several risks. Namely the development of: high blood pressure, heart attacks, diabetes and certain types of cancer.

Ways to manage cramps
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8 March 2023

Ways to manage cramps

In fact, everyone suffers from muscle cramps once in a while. The word cramp comes from the English word cram, which refers to uncomfortable squeezing. Cramp is recognized by a sudden contraction of muscles accompanied by an excruciating pain and spasm lasting a few seconds to minutes.

The importance of dietary fiber
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14 February 2023

The importance of dietary fiber

A generous intake of fibre reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and digestive organ disorders.

How much water do you need per day
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1 February 2023

How much water do you need per day

The healthiest choice to hydrate yourself is to choose to drink water. People consist of a large part of water: 65% of the total body weight. Read it here.

Intermittent fasting
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15 December 2021

Intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting – all the knowhow Intermittent fasting is a method of time-limited eating (usually 16 hours of fasting and 8 hours of eating) that has gained popularity in recent years. The method shows promise as a potential new approach to weight loss as well as reducing inflammation and has many potential long-term health benefits. […]