Eat your veggies! Today, I want to share one of my favourite dishes with you: Stuffed eggplants! For a long time, I didn’t eat eggplants at all because my mom just didn’t buy them for no reason. There are many delicious recipes with eggplants with playing just a featured part. They deserve …
What is iron? Iron is an essential mineral which is required for human life. First, it is needed to transport oxygen through our body. Iron is found in our body’s red blood cells where it is bound to a protein called hemoglobin. This protein contains a molecule called heme which …
“Music is my medicine” – Jimi Hendrix Music plays a key role in my life. Everything seems to be easier with the right song. Having to wait in a traffic jam, exercising or dancing – to me, everything is easier when listening to the right music. But is it just …
What is the glycemic index? Last week, we talked about carbohydrates as the main energy source for our body. All carbohydrate-containing foods have a different ability to raise our blood glucose levels. The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement for exactly this ability of different foods to increase our blood …
Carbohydrates are everywhere Some of my following blogposts are going to deal with low carb, glycemic index, intermittent fasting, and ketosis. Therefore, I want to make sure, you know some essentials about carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the most important macronutrient for most people’s diet because they commonly make up the largest …
„Like ice in the sunshine.. I’m melting away on this sunny day“ Well, then I’ve got the right recipe for you! Popsicles are so easy to make and in the same time soooo delicious. I love them and I’m quite sure, you’ll love them, too! 🙂 Plus, they are really …
What is the BMI? The body mass index (BMI) is a very simple method you can use to indicate body fat content and classify underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obesity. You only need your weight and height to calculate your BMI. Use this formula: Weight (kg) divided by height squared …
What does successful weight loss maintenance look like? This was one of the main questions I asked myself years ago. But first, I had to start my weight loss. To get an idea of what your ideal weight would be, you can have a look at your Body Mass Index …
What is xylitol and what are sugar alcohols? Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sugar substitute. First, it sounds quite chemically but, in fact, it is something quite natural. Xylitol is also known as birch sugar. You can find it in the fiber of some fruits and vegetables. …
I am addicted to porridge Eating a porridge in the morning is quite the best you can do. It offers you the best nutrients for the whole day and keeps you satisfied for a long time. Especially psyllium husks are loaded with fiber and able to bind excess acids in …