Understanding food allergies and intolerances We all know someone with a food allergy or intolerance, but what is the precise distinction between the two? Food allergies and intolerances may seem similar, but they have different causes and trigger different responses in the body. A food allergy is caused by the immune system and can lead to a severe reaction to the allergenic food. Food intolerance results in a much less severe reaction, as the immune system is not involved.

Intermittent fasting explained Would it not be perfect if a diet is not focused on food products and calories, but that it is more about when to eat something? Intermittent fasting is a way of eating that focuses more on the time frame when something is eaten instead of what is eaten.

Vegan, flexitarian, lacto-vegetarian, all very popular terms nowadays. But what actually are the options if you want to consume a plant-based diet? And more importantly, what are the points of attention when following such a diet? In this blog post we explain the ins and outs of a vegetarian diet. 

Understanding Lactose A lactose-free diet is becoming an increasingly common eating pattern for many, with lactose-free and plant-based alternatives to regular dairy products gaining popularity and becoming more readily available. This raises the question: should everyone be restricting or completely eliminating lactose from their diets?

Understanding Gluten Between all of the sensational headlines, food fads and plethora of gluten-free products that have emerged in recent years, gluten has had a tough ride when it comes to how it is perceived by the general population. It has come under scrutiny for being the sole cause of many health issues.

The benefits and the principles of the Mediterranean diet There are many definitions of what a Mediterranean diet is or what it should look like. The overall concept was developed to represent the typical dietary patterns that inhabitants of the countries around the Mediterranean sea, most of all Crete, Greece and the South of Italy.