Food intolerances: lactose, gluten, fructose and casein
What is a food intolerance and how does it occur? Food intolerance is difficult to diagnose because the symptoms can vary greatly and may not be…
Healthy eating – basic principles and recipes
Healthy eating today A healthy diet means a varied and balanced diet so that the body gets all the necessary nutrients and as a result we would be…
What do paleo diet advocates not tell you?
The Paleo diet is a modern interpretation of the diet that people ate during the Paleolithic, or Old Stone Age, about 2.5 million years ago. The Paleo diet…
Body mass index (BMI) in children
What is body mass index (BMI)? Body mass index (BMI) is the ratio of a person's weight to their height...
Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation and indicators
What is body mass index (BMI)? Body mass index (BMI) is the ratio of a person's weight to their height...
Do your stomach bacteria really control your appetite?
If you see something delicious and your mouth starts watering, it may not be your appetite, but your stomach...
What to consider before starting keto
The keto diet is extremely popular in North America, Europe, and Estonia. But if you're considering trying it or are already…
Symptoms of iron deficiency
Iron is a widely distributed element in nature, ranking fourth in the earth's crust. However, iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world, and iron deficiency-related…
Calcium makes bones strong.
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for humans, along with magnesium and iron. Largely thanks to the lobbying of the dairy industry, almost every child can associate calcium…
Magnesium — an effective aid in the treatment of depression
If you're even slightly active in fitness, you've probably heard about the importance of magnesium. In fact, magnesium is important for everyone and at least as important…