Health

This blog is about cadmium in cocoa, a harmful metal that is found in the soil where cocoa is grown. An explanation of how cadmium ends up in cocoa products and why this is a problem for our health. We also discuss how European regulations ensure that cocoa products are safe to eat and how this affects cocoa imports.

Your blood sugar level means nothing other than the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose is a single carbohydrate. Like proteins and fats, carbohydrates are a nutrient that is absorbed into the…

Sugar (sucrose) and other sweeteners have been a hot topic of discussion for some time now. Various studies have shown that sugar is unhealthy for the human body. This has to do with the fact that …

The glycaemic index, or GI, is a value and represents the rate at which the food releases glucose to the blood. A low GI means that blood glucose levels rise slowly and fall...

Most available sports drinks can be divided into three categories: energy drinks, thirst-quenchers and protein drinks. For inline skaters, for example, the first two types are important. Below is a…

The following drinking schedule can be adhered to during intensive exercise: Because in the first hours after an effort the muscle has a deficiency of glucose, it will easily be able to absorb gluc…

Stevia has a beneficial effect on health and is non-toxic. The sweetener is rich in vitamins and minerals. It contains among others, vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin C, calcium, chromium, phosphorus,…

While politicians are commissioning one health study after another, the link between obesity and lifestyle (excessive caloric intake due to the intake of sugars and carbohydrates in combination wit…

There is scientific evidence why typical diets don't work: most people make the mistake of starving their bodies by eating too little. Your body is a complex machine with a defence mechanism: when …

for people with diabetes or diabetes, too little or no insulin is produced, causing an excess of glucose to end up in the blood and a disturbed blood sugar level. Too much glucose in the blood has …