Balanced nutrition

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Folic acid – an essential vitamin for life

Folic acid is essential. It is important for cell division. Pregnant women in particular should avoid a deficiency. But not only them.

19.04.2021 3 minutes

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How is iron deficiency treated?

Iron deficiency is very common, especially among women. Find out how to prevent it and which treatments help

18.03.2021

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All the key facts about vitamin B12 deficiency

A vitamin B12 deficiency can be identified by means of a blood test. It is treated with a course of tablets or injections.

12.03.2021

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All nutrients at a glance

Nutrients give your body energy and ensure that your metabolism functions properly. Learn about carbohydrates, proteins and more.

05.03.2021

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What to eat during pregnancy

Which foods are best for your unborn child? We’ll explain what to keep in mind when you’re expecting.

03.03.2021

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What is fat?

The body obtains energy from both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. However, we should be eating more of the unsaturated kinds. Why?

01.03.2021

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Carbohydrates – an energy source for the body

Carbohydrates provide us with energy. Learn more about the different types and how much carbohydrate the body needs.

01.03.2021

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Which minerals do we need?

Minerals don’t supply us with energy, but they are nevertheless essential for our body. We explain why.

01.03.2021

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The 13 vitamins the human body needs

We’ve all heard of vitamin C. But which other vitamins does our body need?

01.03.2021

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Protein: what you need to know

Your body needs protein to build and maintain muscle. How much should we be consuming every day? Let’s find out.

01.03.2021

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