Knowledge on Nutrition

From cacao nib to drink: what shapes cacao flavour

Cacao from the Dominican Republic, roasted nibs, no alkalisation and two simple ways to prepare the powder.

How to read an ingredient list: two protein powders as an example

Understand ingredient order, nutrition figures and serving sizes by comparing bunaroba Protein Nature and Vanilla.

Barley grass, wheatgrass, spirulina or chlorella: which powder suits you?

Compare four green powders by ingredient, origin, serving size and nutrition, with simple ideas for a first taste.

Hemp seeds, oil and protein: three ingredients, three jobs

How hulled hemp seeds, cold-pressed hemp oil and hemp protein differ, with simple ways to use them in everyday cooking.

Black maca: why the rare root from Junín stands out

Discover maca’s history in Junín, why black roots are uncommon, how they differ from maca mix and how to use both in the kitchen.

Fermented Foods: Kimchi, Sauerkraut and More

What fermentation is, which foods contain living cultures, and what the Stanford study shows about microbiome diversity.

L-Leucine: Amino Acid, Daily Requirement and State of Research

L-Leucine at a glance: its role in protein metabolism, daily requirement, leucine threshold and scientific basics.

Micronutrients: Magnesium, Zinc and Selenium

Why magnesium, zinc, and selenium matter, what functions they serve, and how to meet your needs through diet.

Omega-3 & Omega-6: Sources and Recommended Amounts

Omega-3 and omega-6 are essential fatty acids. Where they are found, which amounts authorities recommend and that no target ratio has been set.

Gut Health & the Microbiome: What Research Shows

What is the gut microbiome and why does it matter? Prebiotics, probiotics, fibre diversity, and the gut-brain axis explained.

Dietary Fiber: The Underrated Nutrient

Why dietary fiber is an important part of a balanced diet. Recommendations, sources and practical tips.

Calculating Calorie Needs: BMR, TDEE & Macros

How to calculate your calorie needs: Mifflin-St Jeor formula, activity factor and macronutrient distribution simply explained.

Understanding Protein Quality: PDCAAS, Bioavailability & Amino Acids

Not all protein is equal. Learn what PDCAAS, DIAAS and bioavailability mean - and why the pea + hemp combination delivers a complete amino acid profile.

The Simple Principles of Nutrition

The most important nutrition principles based on current research. Macronutrients, meal timing and sustainable habits.

Plant-Based Protein: What You Should Know

Are plant-based proteins really equivalent to whey? The science on bioavailability, amino acid profiles and how to combine plant sources.

Problematic Additives in Dietary Supplements

Sweeteners, emulsifiers and colourants in dietary supplements: what authorities and studies say about them.