NutritionNutrition and mental well being
Can depression be treated naturally? For mild to moderate depression there are proven natural substances which are equal to or even surpass medical treatments. What are they and what dose is required ?
Slow food: food at a snail's pace!
Discover traditional gastronomy and slow, healthy cooking. Slowfood: food in the slow lane!
Beware of the sweet poison !
Artificial sweeteners enable us to "safely" eat more of our favorite foods. What is the trade-off ? The controversy on aspartame is not over yet. Check out our insight on that debate.
Pre- and Probiotics
Prebiotics and probiotics work together inside our bodies to stimulate the growth of good bacteria and boost the intestinal flora that are vital to our good health.
High blood pressureHigh blood pressure is an insidious illness with no specific symptoms, supposedly the cause of more than 40% of cardiovascular deaths.
Complex sugars, simple sugars.There are several different types of sugar, each categorized according to their glycemic index, which determines how good they are for the health.
Keep reading to find out more.
Cancer and diet
35% of cancer risk factors are diet-related.
But which are the best foods to fight it? Keep reading to find out more.
CholesterolA necessary fatty substance for the body, excess cholesterol intake can nevertheless be dangerous for one's health, particularly in cases of hypercholesterinaemia.
ChocolateWhy does chocolate make us feel so great?
What are its good points...and its not-so-good points?
Eating Organic
Find out what organic produce actually is, and how opting for an organic diet can benefit both your health and the environment
The MenopauseThe menopause is a physiological state that marks the end of fertility.
Ovarian activity gradually declines and eventually stops completely (permanent end of periods).
Vegetarian and vegan food.
Definition of these different types of foods.
What risks do we run when adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet?
Eat your way to a healthy head of hair.
Our hair reflects our overall health and the quality of our diet.
Ice-cream and sorbets
The nutritional advantages of ice-cream and sorbets
Energy Requirements for Athletes
Find out what are the energy requirements of individual atheletes.
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