Nutrition & Immunity – Pillar 2

Trouble keeping an eye on your nutrition?

Healthy can be easy and savoury, boosting your energy and immunity.

It is time to check what has been on your plate lately…

Changing your diet is not the key.

Most people change their diet whenever they need to lose a few pounds, balanced nutrition is necessary for more than just getting your summer body ready. The human body is a complex system that needs to be treated with the proper nutrients. A diet deficient in vital nutrients will soon lead to unease and possibly disease. Healthy plates are essentials for your body’s cells, the growth and repair of your tissues, your immune system, the prevention of chronic diseases, and maintaining good mental health. Moreover, with potentially devastating effects on climate, nutrition is bound to be a hot topic for years to come.

Did you know?

• 39% of adults aged 18+ were overweight in 2016 (1.9 Bn), and 13% were obese (650 M). Overweight and obesity kill approximately 17 times more people than car crashes do in the US. (World Health Organization, 2020)

• Organic food sales more than doubled. Going from less than $20 billion in 2006 to $40 billion in 2015. Now, more than 6% of the foods at local markets are organic. (Eco 18, 2019)

• 80% of individuals believe the market is filled with conflicting data on what foods are healthy. (Global Wellness Institute, 2018)

The future of the food industry

• The alternative protein market increased by 9.5% in 2019. Including Plant-Based Meat, Raw Plant, Bugs And Insects… It is expected to represent 17.9 billion dollars by 2025. It is a global matter changing the way people consider food worldwide and its production in nature. (Maddyness, 2019)

• 33% of Britons think insects will become a staple part of the human diet within the next ten years. (Maddyness, 2019)

Learn how better Nutrition can improve your life with our blog articles

The myths behind fats & Mindful Eating

It is commonly said that fats/lipids make you gain weight because a gram of lipid contains 9 kcals compared to a gram of protein or carbohydrates containing 4 kcals. However, it is essential to differentiate “saturated” and “trans fats” from the “unsaturated” ones. Learn more…

A few tips for identifying healthy carbohydrates

When we consume carbohydrates, the liver feeds itself and leaves the remainder to circulate in the blood to reach muscular cells and brain cells dependent on carbohydrates. The trick is to choose wisely the type of carbohydrates and in which quantity. Learn more…

The role of proteins

Proteins are essentials for building muscle tissue. They are the basic material for the growth of cells in our body. If our food and energy are satisfactory, the molecule mTOR gives the signal to cells to grow. They grow, thicken, and divide themselves. Without proteins, there is no mTOR activity. Learn more… 

Cook with World Wellness Weekend …

Persimmon smoothie

Persimmons are sweet, fruity and well digestible and contain little fruit acid. Vitamin B strengthens the nerves, and their high beta carotene levels are significant for the skin and the eyes. Learn more and see the recipe…

A Strawberry smoothie porridge with strawberry coconut yoghurt

That´s a vitamin-rich food combination to support the Immune system and strengthen the body’s immunity. Learn more and see the recipe…

Spring desert/breakfast with mango, coconut and buckwheat 

The beginning of Spring is like a new beginning. Body and mind now need lighter and more vitamin-rich food to leave the severity of the winter behind us. Learn more and see the recipe…

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