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Omega 3 and the eye: why this fatty acid is so important for your vision
Pink blossom, bright yellow cupcakes, a sunset, the red cheeks and smiling faces of your children after playing outside. All things your eyes can register and see. We usually take our eyes and vision completely for granted, but behind our eyes lies a whole system and network that makes it possible […]
Struggling to lose weight: 8 nutrition tips for your diet
How many times have you tried to lose weight? Exercising a few times a week and eating healthier, but the weight will not come off. The milk chocolate bar and crisps in the cupboard eyed you temptingly and you could not resist those fresh cheeses in the fridge. You fall back into old patterns. Are there certain nutrients […]
Heart & nutrition: 7 foods for the heart
The beating centre of the body: our heart. A powerful muscle that works incredibly hard for us 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Blood races through your veins, transporting the necessary oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body. Thump, thump, thump, thump. Where is your heart actually located and how […]
4 things to look out for when buying omega 3 fish oil
Have you also lost your way in the maze of all the omega-3 supplements? We feel your struggle. With an abundance of choices on the market, it is often like trying to find a needle in a haystack. You want a good product, but what actually makes an omega 3 supplement high quality? What […]
Am I pregnant? 8 symptoms that point to it
Am I pregnant? A question that comes up for many women when they notice changes in their body. This hopeful question (or uncertainty) often starts with a missed period. This can be one of the first signs that a pregnancy may be underway. In this blog, we take a closer look at […]
What you can (and cannot) eat and drink when you are pregnant
Which foods can I have during my pregnancy, and which ones should I avoid? Does this question also regularly wander through your mind? For many pregnant women, Google is their go-to for all questions and doubts. Because should you eat shrimp or not? And what about green tea? There is a great deal of information available […]
5 nutrients for men who want to have children
Do you and your partner have a strong desire to become pregnant? Then you may have already noticed that when it comes to getting pregnant, the attention is often strongly focused on women. Not very strange, of course, since women carry the baby. But amid this focus on women, fortunately more and more men are realising that […]
Getting pregnant: 4 nutrients you need as a woman
Do you already have your list of baby names ready in your notes? Or do your ovaries almost leap out of your body at the sight of a newborn little one? Getting pregnant is a special process. It is important to get your body ready for the moment of conception. We are happy to tell you more about which nutrients […]
Why is vitamin D important?
Vitamin D is essential for our body. Not only do children need vitamin D for the development of strong bones and teeth, we need vitamin D throughout our lives to keep our bones strong. Vitamin D ensures that we can absorb calcium and phosphorus from food. In addition, vitamin D plays a role in […]
Not eating meat or fish, what should you pay attention to?
When you decide to stop eating meat, stop eating fish or stop eating both meat and fish, it is important not to do this blindly, but to look carefully into any points of attention for your body. Not eating meat and fish means that you do not get all the nutrients your […]
Why test your omega 3 and how do you do it?
Omega 3 fatty acids are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Yet there are many people who get too little omega 3 each week. Fortunately, nowadays there is an easy way to test your omega 3. There is a special test for omega 3 that takes only five minutes. Doing an omega 3 test with an omega […]
Fish substitute: alternatives for vegans
If you would rather not eat fish, but still want to get the healthy fatty acids from fish, it is important to look for a suitable fish substitute. Fortunately, several good fish substitutes are available these days. Are you looking for a good replacement for fish? We are happy to list the options for you. […]