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Learn about the science behind nutrition, nutritional supplements, proteins, vitamins, and sustainability.
5 onmisbare voedingsmiddelen voor Veganisten
5 unmissable foods for Vegans
It is normal for many western people to eat meat with dinner. Yet more and more people are becoming aware that eating meat is not at all as healthy as was... Read more...
Wat doet omega 3 voor je lichaam? 6 bewezen gezondheidsvoordelen
What is Omega 3 good for? the Health Benefits
Omega 3 is essential for the proper functioning of our bodies. But what exactly is it and what is Omega 3 good for? We will answer these questions in this... Read more...
Waarom heeft je lichaam voldoende eiwit nodig? 7 gevolgen van te weinig eiwit
Why does your body need enough protein? 7 consequences of not enough protein
It doesn't matter if you are an avid athlete or not. Your body needs enough protein. On average, the Dutch eat far too many carbohydrates and far too little protein.... Read more...
Wat gebeurt er als je te weinig water drinkt
What happens when you don't drink enough water?
What happens when you don't drink enough water? We all know that it is incredibly important to get enough fluids in the day. Yet, this is not always easy. Especially... Read more...
De Gezondheidsvoordelen van Erwten- en Favaproteïne
The Health Benefits of Pea and Fava Protein
Fava (aka broad bean) and pea protein are a good lactose-free alternative to whey protein. But what exactly are the Health Benefits of Pea and fava protein? Both pea and... Read more...
Zijn Eiwitshakes ook voor vrouwen
Are Protein shakes also for women?
Are Protein shakes also for women? Is a question we often get asked. Our answer: YES! Protein needs A woman who exercises regularly will need to consume an average of... Read more...
Deze ingrediënten moet je absoluut vermijden in voeding
You should absolutely avoid these ingredients in food
You should absolutely avoid these ingredients in food To produce our diet as cheaply as possible, rainforests are cut down or burned down, people must work under miserable conditions and... Read more...
Kan je afvallen met eiwitshakes
Can you lose weight with protein shakes?
Protein shakes are wildly popular among athletes because they contain amino acids that promote the repair of damaged muscle tissue and stimulate the production of new muscle tissue. You can... Read more...
Is een teveel aan eiwitten ongezond
Is too much protein unhealthy?
Protein is our body's building blocks. Protein is a nutrient, just like carbohydrates and fat. Protein provides calories and amino acids. Amino acids in protein strengthen and repair body cells.... Read more...
Sneller Spierherstel door Voeding
Faster Muscle Recovery Through Nutrition
It's sometimes worse than other times, but you probably know the feeling after a hard workout: tired and sore muscles. Sometimes it's not entirely explainable why the workout was so... Read more...
Wat is caseïne en hoe werkt slow-release eiwit in je lichaam
What is casein? 5 Benefits
What is casein? 5 benefits Despite the fact that protein supplements are not necessary to achieve your workout goals, they do help you achieve them faster. Many people therefore take... Read more...
Fabels en feiten over eiwitshakes
Fables and facts about protein shakes
Many stories circulate about Protein shakes and everyone has an opinion about them. Many people do not know exactly what protein is, how much your body needs and what it... Read more...