Category: Nutrition

Types of minerals

Minerals: varieties and daily intake

Mineral substances are very important in the life of the body. Depending on the content in the body and food products, minerals are subdivided into macro- and microelements. Mineral substances are essential components of...

Yin and Yang Food

Yin and Yang in Food

Foods, from a macrobiotic point of view, may contain different ratios of yin and yang. In the list below, we, within each group, are arranged in decreasing order of Yin and, accordingly, increasing Yang. The study...

Why is fiber important

Where Are Many Fibers In? Top 30 Products!

Fiber is an extremely important nutrient. Eating fiber-rich food is therefore a matter of course. However, it is difficult for many to consume enough fiber-rich food on a daily basis. Then there is only 1 question left,...

Plant-Based Proteins

List of 45 Plant-Based Proteins

Protein is important for the body. Protein provides the body with calories and amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein in cells. The cells in the body need protein every day,...

How to store bananas

What’s in a Banana? Really a lot!!

Banana is one of the popular types of fruit in the Netherlands. They are available with a number of quality marks such as Fairtrade Okay, Organic, and Max Havelaar. What’s in a banana?  What’s in...