Category: Food & nutrition

  • How to interpret nutrition labels

    How to interpret nutrition labels

    Are you someone who enjoys trying new products in the supermarket? Or are you trying to better understand the nutritional value of the foods you eat? If so, you have probably taken a look at the product’s labels. In my experience, they can be a little bit tricky to understand, so in this article I…

  • How to eat more vegetables

    How to eat more vegetables

    If you are here, you probably want to increase your vegetable intake. This is something I am still working on, but I definitely eat more vegetables than I did before. So, I wanted to share some tips with you that have helped me along my journey. Maybe the goal of eating more vegetables is a…

  • How to increase your iron absorption

    How to increase your iron absorption

    You might have heard that foods like red meat and spinach are rich in iron, but what is iron actually used for in our bodies? And is it efficiently absorbed regardless of the source where it comes from? Iron is a mineral that is needed to make red blood cells, which transport oxygen all throughout…

  • Which choice is better: juices or smoothies?

    Which choice is better: juices or smoothies?

    Have you ever opted for a freshly squeezed juice instead of a soda because you thought that it was a healthier option? Or perhaps you enjoy creamy and refreshing smoothies during the summer. While both juices and smoothies are made from fresh ingredients and vitamin-loaded fruits and vegetables, are they truly healthy? I hope that…