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What is Gluten?

September 15, 2014 By Anna Leave a Comment

When you have a peanut allergy, a warning on a food label could potentially save your life. If you are lactose intolerant, you will be thankful when your food labels let you know upfront that the product contains lactose. Sometimes, however, information on packaging is less about informing you, and more about selling products. Phrases like […]

What are Macronutrients?

December 13, 2023 By Anna

Nutrients. Many of us think about them regularly. Either because you try to be mindful of what you eat or maybe because you are even trying to avoid eating specific nutrients. However, it is also very possible that you have only heard of nutrients but aren’t sure what they are. Whichever is the case, you […]

What are Micronutrients?

September 29, 2023 By Anna

Food is delicious and fun to eat. But the main reason we eat is not pleasure. It is to make sure that our bodies get the necessary nutrients so they can function optimally. Most of our diet comprises of large amounts of macronutrients such as fat, carbohydrates, protein, and water. But we also need small […]