Healthy Eating

Horsetail is best known for its hair strengthening properties. It is found in most hair, skin and nail supplements. However, this plant has many other health-promoting properties.

Green tea, a traditional ingredient of Chinese medicine sometimes described as the elixir of youth, is characterised by numerous health benefits which have been proven by scientific research.

Ginger is not only an aromatic spice. Its root is one of the best researched natural healing materials. Modern science confirms many of its traditional uses. What medicinal properties does it have?

Milk thistle has been used as a healing plant for at least 2000 years. It is believed to be effective in a wide range of diseases. Is it true? What does it help? When might its use be dangerous?

Ashwagandha - the herb that has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine is a popular ingredient in supplements. As an adaptogen, it is claimed to have a wide range of benefits.

Healthy sweeteners are very common both in shops and in the homes of people who care about their diet. Which sweetener to choose instead of sugar? Erythrol or xylitol? Which one has fewer calories?

It has been said for years that 5 meals a day is the best way to stay healthy and slim. What do scientists say about this? Is eating 5 meals a day really healthy? How often should you eat?

The amount of protein you should consume daily depends on your age, how fast your body is growing, your physical activity and your health.  Find out how important proteins are in daily diet!

Essential unsaturated fatty acids (EFAs) omega 3, 6 and 9 are fats that the human body cannot produce. Since they are necessary for the proper functioning of our body, they must be provided with food.

Not many of us heard about MCT oil. Although this food supplement is present in the majority of shops with products for people who are physically active, most of the owners do not realise its potential.