What to eat and what to do for your heart?
Cardiovascular disease is one of the biggest health challenges in the modern world. Our lifestyle, particularly our diet and exercise habits, has a direct impact on our heart health. In this post we will look at two, perhaps less well known, factors that play a major role in the development of these diseases: the acronyms AGE and ALE. AGE and [...]
The most "humane" suicide: fast food
Fast food restaurants are on every corner, and in our fast-paced world, they offer many people a quick and convenient way to satisfy their hunger. A burger, fries or a slice of pizza might seem harmless at first - so why should it be a problem to eat one now and then? However, the question is not what happens once, but what [...]
Is it enough to eat well? - Practices for a healthy lifestyle
When someone is considering a lifestyle change, two important questions are often asked: "What do I need to do?" and "How long do I have to do this?" Making a healthy lifestyle change is indeed a big decision, but it is also a long-term investment in oneself. Healthy living is not just about what we eat, but also includes our physical, mental and spiritual health [...]
The problems of ultra-processed foods - How are they transforming our lives?
In recent years, we've been hearing more and more about ultra-processed foods and how they can be harmful to our health. However, for many people it is still not clear what the difference is between processed and ultra-processed foods and why we need to take them seriously. The difference between processed and ultra-processed foods We also [...]
The consequences of a diet lacking fibre
The role of fibre in the diet has become a focus of increasing attention. Although fibre is indigestible for us, it is an essential part of our diet because of its many health benefits. Fibre cannot be processed by the human digestive system, but it plays a vital role in keeping us healthy. What is fibre? It is a group of carbohydrates that we cannot digest. A [...]
