Shelves in supermarkets are full of low fat products and the industry has long been trying to convince us that fat is the enemy to a slim figure. As a result, people started to eat more sugar, refined carbs and processed foods instead, causing our society to become fatter and sicker. However, times have changed and studies show that fat is indeed…
Grains belong into the group of carbohydrates . Carbohydrate evoke different emotions around health enthusiasts and there is always a big debate going on whether they are an essential component of a healthy diet or whether they are harmful. In the US, health authorities recommend eating 5 to 6 servings of grain for women, and 6 to 8 for men. On…
Protein is essential in the process of stocking a healthy kitchen. 15 to 25 percent of our energy intake (kilojoule) should actually be coming from high quality protein. It is responsible for multiple functions in our body, such as building tissue and cells as well as making hormones and antibodies. They break down into amino acids and are the…
Stocking a healthy kitchen is actually not that difficult. There is only one rule to follow when it comes to fruits and veggies: Buy fresh, local, organic, and in-season produce. These non-starchy carbohydrates contain tons of minerals, vitamins, and fiber, that keep us healthy and boost our biological processes. The question of when, where, and…
