How sugar messes up your hormones
You’ve probably heard that excess sugar (especially if it comes from refined white sugar) is “bad” because it can cause caries and supplies only “empty” calories. However, these reasons don’t seem to prevent most people from continuing to eat it. Just brush your teeth and make sure you exercise enough to burn off those extra […]
Balanced breakfasts for steady energy
This article is not about whether or not to have breakfast. It is clear that everybody is biochemically individual and has different metabolic needs, with some people not needing any breakfast at all and some thriving on intermittent fasting. This article is only meant to offer alternatives for a classical, sugar-loaden, continental breakfast.Are you one […]
All you need to know about gluten
What is gluten?Gluten is an insoluble protein in wheat and other cereals, like spelt, rye, barley and kamut. It provides the flour with visco-elastic properties and allows the dough to rise.It consists mainly of two proteins: gliadin and glutenin. There are alpha, beta, gamma and omega types of gliadin. Enzymes called transglutaminase (tTG) help to digest the […]
A true alternative to glyphosate exists
An alternative to glyphosate already exists! It is called (local, small-scale) organic agriculture!Honestly, I don`t get the current outcry about the prolongation of the glyphosate license. Or better said, I only get it partially. Of course I understand that people are annoyed with politics succumbing to the influence of big lobbies and putting profit above […]
Zero FOOD waste shopping
For 4 years I used to have a shop for organic Real Food in Brussels (I then closed it for personal reasons). This shop used to function in a completely different way than other shops and – as a consequence – was 100% FOOD waste free. In this article I explain what I – and especially […]
Forgotten Superfoods: Lactofermented Vegetables
Lacto-fermented or cultured foods are another of THE forgotten, traditional Superfoods. Fermentation is a process in which bacteria (lacto-fermentation) or yeast (beer, wine) cause sugar and starches to break down into alcohol or organic acids (such as lactic acid)Lacto-fermentation: Starches and sugars are converted into lactic acid by many species of lactic-acid-producing bacteria (lactobacilli) naturally present on the […]
Forgotten Superfoods: Homemade Bone Broth
Even though there is no “one-size-fits-all”, and NO food is good for EVERYone, home-made, long & slow-cooked bone broth is one of THE forgotten superfoods.Contains gut-healing gelatin (if prepared from gelatin containing bones, like joints, knuckles, neck…). An intact gut lining is utmost important to prevent “leaky” gut and as such essential for a strong immune system, […]
2 ways to reduce anti-nutrients in legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds
What are anti-nutrients?Whole grains, legumes, nuts & seeds naturally contain so-called anti-nutrients. The most important are:Phytic Acid: All whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds contain phytic acid (most in the outer layer or bran). Phytic acid can combine with important minerals (such as calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and especially zinc) and block their absorption in the […]
10 ways to boost your immune system naturally
When asking people about their “tricks” to boost immunity before winter, you usually hear things like:Washing hands a lotEating lots of fruits, especially citrus fruits, kiwi etc. for vitamin CEating garlic and onionsTaking supplement X or Y…If we consider that 70-80% of our immune system lies in the gut, it is interesting that improving gut health is […]
Industrial organic vs. small-scale organic – and why we need to support the latter
You care about your health. You care about the animals. You care about the planet. This is why you buy organic food. Great! Now here’s another component to care about: the small, local farmer. Why?Simplified, if you don’t support local farmers, you support industrialized, mass production.Even if you buy organic or veggie or local – and even if you avoid […]
