In addition to the energy from fats and proteins, the body also receives energy through carbohydrates, which are mainly important for the immediately available energy for the brain, muscles and red blood cells. In addition to providing energy, carbohydrates give a sweet taste to the food. Carbohydrates can be divided into 2 categories, namely simple/refined or multiple/complex.
Fats are the largest energy supplier of the three macros (carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 kcal per gram). One gram of fat consists of 9 kilocalories. Foods usually consist of a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
Certain foods/minerals/vitamins can reinforce each other. For example, calcium and iron are a less good combination because they hinder each other’s absorption. However, it may also be better to eat or drink certain things together. Is it possible to compile an overview of what are good combinations and what are less good ones?
Raw food, or raw food, is uncooked and unprocessed food. This diet mainly includes vegetables, fruit, (germinated) seeds, nuts and seaweed. Foods are not boiled, baked, steamed or roasted, i.e. not heated above 48 degrees Celsius.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that develops when the body is unable to regulate blood sugar levels. It is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is often associated with an unhealthy lifestyle and obesity. Controlling blood glucose levels is essential for managing diabetes and preventing long-term complications.
Noten zijn de vruchten van bepaalde bomen en struiken. Ze hebben een harde schaal en bevatten een eetbare kern. Er zijn verschillende soorten noten, waaronder amandelen, walnoten, cashewnoten, hazelnoten, pecannoten, pistachenoten en macadamianoten. Noten zijn rijk aan voedingsstoffen en hebben veel gezondheidsvoordelen.
Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods. It is often used as a seasoning to improve the taste of food. But do we really need it in our diet?