And this reason is to boost the bioavailability of pectin from fruits and calcium from yoghurt. In other words, combining fruits and calcium-rich products like yoghurt gives your body a better access to pectin and calcium for their absorption and use.
If I ask you to name only 1 vitamin, which is commonly present in all vegetables, you would most probably say “vitamin C”. And you would be right. Our body needs vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, to be able o.a. to absorb iron, boost your immunity and protect your memory and thinking abilities […]
What simple changes to your diet can help prevent your brain from cognitive decline? According to a recent study, just adding at least ½ a serving of flavonoid-rich foods per day (f.e. berries, apples, red cabbage, kale, spinach or onions) will help reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults by 20%!
Changes in our lifestyle can help to improve our physical performance. But what about lifestyle changes to influence our mental state and to prevent anxiety and depression?
Did you know that only eating brightly colored fruits and veggies is not enough to get the most healthy bioactive components, flavonoids, from them?