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Protein in a diet

Protein in a diet From a young age, we are used to hearing that we need to eat a lot of protein to grow muscle. That we need them so that our body can function normally and we can grow and develop. And yet, are we really sure we know what the purpose of protein […]

Collagen – consumed with food or as a dietary supplement

Collagen – consumed with food or as a dietary supplement No matter how we consume it, our body needs it! Why? Because collagen is an integral part of connective tissue and is present throughout the body. It is the most abundant protein in the human body, which may thus be 30% of all the proteins […]

Chia seeds and weight loss

Chia seeds and weight loss Until now you may have added chia seeds to your smoothies, because you’ve heard they’re a superfood. However, scientists have found that eating chia seeds (salvia hispanica) can really help in losing belly fat and successfully shedding extra pounds. Because chia seeds swell up in liquids, they not only help […]

Food that lowers cholesterol

Food that lowers cholesterol High cholesterol levels are a major factor in the development of cardiovascular diseases, which affects three times as many lives as breast cancer and twice as many as lung cancer. It is estimated that 70 percent of Slovenians, between the ages of 25 and 64, have at least a slightly elevated […]

Vitamin C against oxidative stress

Vitamin C against oxidative stress When exposed to oxidative stress the following symptoms might occur: fatigue, bad memory, muscle and joint pain, wrinkles and grey hair in a short time, poor eyesight, headaches, sensitivity to noise and susceptibility to infections. Oxidative stress is associated with a range of diseases and problems that can have serious […]

You have a burning tongue, but you don’t know why?

You have a burning tongue, but you don’t know why? Are you often tired and depleted of energy? Do small efforts quickly make you tired? When you want to offer your body support for the proper functioning of the nervous and immune systems, reach for the B-complex, a group of different vitamins of the same […]

Muscle cramps – how to prevent them with magnesium?

Muscle cramps – how to prevent them with magnesium? Magnesium is an essential element, which is involved in literally hundreds of enzyme reactions in the human body that participate in protein synthesis and ensure the proper functioning of muscles, including the heart muscle. It is necessary for the energy metabolism, but it also participates (along […]

Lack of sulphur in the body

Lack of sulphur in the body Sulphur is one of the fundamental building blocks of life, after calcium and phosphorus it is the third most abundant mineral in our body. Sulphur-rich diet is the protein-rich diet, but only two of the twenty amino acids that build proteins contain sulphur. These are the essential amino acid […]

Natural remedies for period cramps

Natural remedies for period cramps Cramps, bloating, mood swings, back pains, headache, fatigue, heavy bleeding. All of these are part of a »natural process», we call the entrance into womanhood. The bad news is there is no way of avoiding it.   Do you feel like you have exhausted all of the natural methods to […]

How to prevent feeling tired and unwell?

How to prevent feeling tired and unwell? The fast-paced life we are living now requires a lot of energy for us to face its daily challenges. Heavy workload, fatigue and lack of energy are one of the main causes for the development of diseases. You may start feeling unwell, and helpless, having difficulty concentrating and […]