In addition to the energy from fats and proteins, the body also receives energy through carbohydrates, which are mainly important for the immediately available energy for the brain, muscles and red blood cells. In addition to providing energy, carbohydrates give a sweet taste to the food. Carbohydrates can be divided into 2 categories, namely simple/refined or multiple/complex.
To get straight to the point, according to the Health Council, people who sit for more than 8 hours a day and who also exercise little in between have a 74% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than people who sit for less than 4 hours. and lots of exercise in between.
More and more people are dealing with rheumatism, in the Netherlands there are currently no fewer than 2 million people and 700 more are added every day.
Certain foods/minerals/vitamins can reinforce each other. For example, calcium and iron are a less good combination because they hinder each other’s absorption. However, it may also be better to eat or drink certain things together. Is it possible to compile an overview of what are good combinations and what are less good ones?
High cholesterol? Good and bad cholesterol? To measure? And what exactly do you measure? In this article we will discuss cholesterol in more detail, and especially how to measure it. Because measuring is important. Cholesterol – and of course high cholesterol – is an indicator of cardiovascular disease. By measuring you can take preventive action.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that develops when the body is unable to regulate blood sugar levels. It is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is often associated with an unhealthy lifestyle and obesity. Controlling blood glucose levels is essential for managing diabetes and preventing long-term complications.
Sleep is an essential part of our daily lives and plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. It is a complex process consisting of different sleep phases and cycles, during which our body recovers and prepares for the next day. Healthy sleep is of great importance because it affects various aspects of our lives, such as our physical health, mental well-being, concentration, mood and immune system.
Voor iedereen die osteoporose wil voorkomen en/of de kans op botbreuken en andere nadelen wil verminderen als je osteoporose hebt, er zijn verschillende mogelijkheden om de weerstand tegen osteoporose op te bouwen en de nadelen ervan te beperken. In dit artikel bespreken we de belangrijkste acties die we als mens zelf kunnen ondernemen om botten zo sterk mogelijk te houden.