Vitamin A… Quite a controversy this one! Worshiped for its vision enhancing capabilities and blamed for hip fractures. Oh my… Is there a story here? Best place to look for Vitamin A! Cancer? There’s a very heated debate out there about Vitamin A and cancer prevention. Scientists believe that this...

When it comes to calories, there’s color discrimination even between fruit and vegetables.  When our parents told us to eat mostly greens, who knew we should take this literally? Indeed, fruit and vegetables have fewer calories if they come in “the green version”! Apples, grapes, asparagus…...

You can get rid of all those biological problems that hinder your well being! You just have to treat your body right! And there are even things you can do to get those beta endorphins soaring! Your incredibly complex brain! 1.Replace sweets with greens! To break that sugar rush-sugar crush cycle that...

Does food make you happy? Why do you resort to chocolate every time you feel down? There’s logic behind your choice, and it has a lot to do with your mood! What you eat tips the balance of your brain chemistry and you end up feeling shitty or happy for no apparent reason! How you might ask? Well let’s...

When it comes to Vitamin K it all looks fine and dandy, but truth be told, there’s a lot we don’t know. Only few effects of Vitamin K consumption have been proven so far, and these are mostly benefits. But research is currently testing some theories that don’t look too bright! What’s beneficial...

Did you know that fiber is a special kind of carbohydrate? Now you know! And not only that: it’s a carbohydrate that the body can’t digest. This means it has 0 calories! That’s right! Although fiber is not a source of energy, it has an important role in maintaining your health! What do I need to...

I’m sure you got a chill just by reading that word. But you have to get beyond that initial reactions and understand why lipids are important for you (in small amounts of course). What do I need to remember about fat! Keep it to a minimum! Get your dose from: most vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish, flax...

I’m sure you heard about carbs already. Carbohydrates are basically sugars. And I mean all kinds! Not just sweets, bread, pasta, but also fruit and vegetables. Carbohydrates are where you get your energy from. Carbs are vital because the brain and neurons generally can’t get the energy to function...

Do you know that a Tic Tac has enough carbohydrates in it to spike your blood sugar?Tic Tac If you didn’t know this, it’s because the label doesn’t mention carbs. You see, the law permits producers to declare that a product has 0 grams of a nutrient if in reality it contains less than 1 gram. The...

Protein is my favorite nutrient. And it’s the most important! (not that the others are not…) Crash course on protein It’s absolutely vital so make sure you get what you need! Weigh yourself. You need a gram of protein for every kilogram you weigh. Daily! Get it from: meat, mushrooms, cheese,...