Know Your Food

Why are vegetables, fruits, and greens irreplaceable?

Fruits & vegetables — especially leafy greens — are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. How much per day? Aim for at least 250–300g of vegetables & fruits per day. That’s about 3 big handfuls or half of your…

Why unsaturated fats are useful?

Unsaturated fats are the healthy fats that stay liquid at room temperature. They’re found in: vegetable oils (olive, rapeseed, sunflower) avocados, nuts, seeds, fatty fish like salmon or mackerel. How much per day? You don’t need a lot — just…

🍬 Simple carbs are quick sugars your body digests fast. They’re in pastries, cookies, white bread, sweet drinks, candy, ketchup, sugary cereal. They give fast energy, but leave you tired — and hungry again — soon after.

Sweet, but balanced: the smarter way to enjoy sugar

🍬 Simple carbs are quick sugars your body digests fast. They’re in pastries, cookies, white bread, sweet drinks, candy, ketchup, sugary cereal. They give fast energy, but leave you tired — and hungry again — soon after.

Be careful with processed meat

Processed meat includes anything that’s been industrially smoked, salted, cured, or preserved — such as sausages, ham, hot dogs, bacon, deli meats, and salami. These are convenient — but often high in saturated fats, salt, and preservatives. How much per…

whole grains

Usefulness of whole grains & fiber

Whole grains (like oats, whole rye, whole wheat, barley, quinoa, brown rice) contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are stripped away in refined grains. Fiber is also found in veggies, fruits, legumes, and seeds. How much per day? Aim for…

Why can’t we live without protein

Why can’t we live without protein?

Protein is the building block of your muscles, immune system, and even hormones. How much per day? Rough guideline: 1–1.2g per kg of body weight.
That’s about 60–80g per day for most adults.
Or: include protein in every meal — about a…