Glycemic Load : the Difference with Glycemic Index

Glycemic Load : the Difference with Glycemic Index

You may have heard the term Glycemic Index – and if you have, you probably know that the Glycemic Index ranks carbohydrate-containing foods based on their effects on blood sugar.  But in order to really understand the effects of foods on your blood sugar, there’s another term you should get familiar with – Glycemic Load. And the reason is simple. In essence, the Glycemic Index measures a quality in a food.  The Glycemic Index indicates…

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Healthy Eating Tips From Our Experts

Healthy Eating Tips From Our Experts

Make your daily staples as healthy as you can.  Small changes in the foods you buy and eat every day can add up to big rewards. We will help you to adopt some new healthy eating habits: There are different personality types when it comes to grocery shopping.  Some shoppers take the ‘business as usual approach’  – they buy and prepare the same foods week after week.  Others plan all their meals in advance and…

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Easy ways to add more Fish to your diet

Easy ways to add more Fish to your diet

Main Reasons why you must eat more Fish “A moderate amount of seafood is an important component….and has demonstrated health benefits. The seafood industry is in the midst of rapid expansion to meet worldwide demand. The collapse of some fisheries due to overfishing in the past decades has raised concern about the ability to produce a safe and affordable supply. In addition, concern has been raised about the safety and nutrient content of farm-raised versus…

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Eat more Carbohydrates!

Eat more Carbohydrates!

Why carbohydrates are so important? Carbohydrates are not only important for athletes, everybody needs carbohydrates! Carbohydrates are our fuel, if we workout or not. Carbohydrates must count for 40% of our daily calorie intake. Not more, but not less! Learn about how to properly fuel your body pre and post exercise. Carbohydrates are the best fuel for the body’s engine – more so than proteins or fats – and the right carbs, taken at the right time, are…

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7 Easy Tips for a Healthy Summer

7 Easy Tips for a Healthy Summer

Summertime! Need some hot Healthy Summer-Tips? We provide you with 7 easy to follow Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle advises for a healthy Summer.  We’ve reached that transitional time of the year where the clocks have gone forward, Easter eggs adorn every aisle and summer getaways are on everyone’s minds. Get ready for some super easy tips: 1. Get out for a walk. Short walks have many health benefits. Walking gets your heart pumping, your metabolism moving,…

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