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The world faces numerous challenges in terms of food security, environmental pollution and climate change. One possible solution that has received increasing attention in recent decades is to shift to a plant-based diet. Veganism can now play an important role in feeding our growing global population in a sustainable way. This blog discusses how the world can be fed with exclusively vegan food and the benefits it brings.
In your gut live trillions of bacteria. Together, they weigh as much as 1.5 kilograms! This is also called the gut microbiome or gut flora. The gut microbiome consists of 400-500 different types of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses and yeasts) whose composition is as unique as a fingerprint. The composition is partly in your control, especially through what you eat and have a big impact on how you feel. They also keep your intestinal wall healthy and have a great influence on your immune system. How you can have a positive influence on this will be further explained in this blog.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A generous intake of fibre reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and digestive organ disorders.