nutrition – Foodaware

Gifts of the season: September

It is controversial if eating only seasonal and locally produced food is better for the environment or our health as it is a complex topic and a lot depends on the region (1). It can be difficult to get the good amount of vegetables during winter and it takes a lot of preparation in the summer to conserve food. On the other hand, it still has some benefits to include locally sourced food in our diet

Gifts of the season: August

t is controversial if eating only seasonal and locally produced food is better for the environment or our health as it is a complex topic and a lot depends on the region (1). It can be difficult to get the good amount of vegetables during winter and it takes a lot of preparation in the summer to conserve food. On the other hand, it still has some benefits to include locally sourced food in our diet.

The many benefits of Omega-3

All nutrients in our diet have a crucial role in our bodies’ function, from this fats are no exemption. Even more, there are some nutrients that our body cannot produce, therefore must be present in our food, like Omega-3, which is essential for our brain . The key to supply our body by all it needs is a balanced and colourful diet. We mustn’t forget about any of the food groups and use the resources given to us wisely.

Gifts of the season: July

It is controversial if eating only seasonal and locally produced food is better for the environment or our health as it is a complex topic and a lot depends on the region (1). It can be difficult to get the good amount of vegetables during winter and needs a lot of preparation in the summer to conserve food. On the other hand, it still has some benefits to include locally sourced food in our diet:

The Best Diet for your Health and the Environment

Our diet can have a diverse effect on our body, our mind and even the climate. Although it is hard to wrap our head around these things and see the whole picture when we get the information in bits and pieces. What to eat that both contains all essential nutrients and has a low carbon footprint so just as good for our overall health as the climate.

7 tips for introducing more veggies in your diet

You can have many reasons to introduce more vegetables in your diet. Whatever your motivation is the most important things that this goal is in your mind and you are ready to make a plan to reach it. This article might help you to find scientifically approved practices which make adapting any new eating habits a bit easier.

How can food affect our brain?

You are what you eat, maybe we should take this saying more seriously as a big portion of our brain is literally built up from the nutrients what we eat from the nerve cells to the neurotransmitters carrying the messages so food can even affect our performance, stress level and mood.

Gifts of the season: June

Read about all the fresh veggies June has to offer to keep us healthy and find a recipe offer included. It is controversial if eating only seasonal and locally produced food is more sustainable for the environment or our health as it is a complex topic and a lot depends on the region. On the other hand, it still has some benefits to include locally sourced food in our diet like variability in nutrition.

How to improve your immune system?

The development of healthy eating habits can help to build a stronger immune defence. It is quite widespread that vitamin C has a good effect on the immune system, although if you really want to give a boost it might be better to turn to some other vitamins. Among many vitamin A and D seems to be especially important for your immune system and you can read about many foods rich in these vitamins and even about an immune strengthening recipe suggestion.

Rainbow diet to eat enough vitamins

3 billion people have micro nutrient deficiency on the earth, although people in western society have every chance to get the vitamins they need from their diet. Micronutrients have a role in immunity, energy production, blood clotting, growth and development, bone health and disease prevention. Only by eating diverse and colourful foods you can built a healthier diet with all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals you need.