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For thousands of years, people have relied on the power of plants to support their health. However, with the rise of science in medicine in the 20th century and the development of highly effective synthetic alternatives, plants gradually faded into the background. As new findings emerged about the undesirable side effects and interactions of synthetic medications, the desire for more natural alternatives resurfaced.

Chilli oil is ideal for seasoning both ready-made dishes and during the cooking process. As we’re all striving to be more sustainable and homemade products are becoming increasingly popular, here’s a simple way to make your own chilli oil.

Chillies come in a wide variety of shapes and colours. They are becoming increasingly popular and are used more and more often. Many people grow their own, whilst others have their regular suppliers or shops where they buy chillies. But what do you do if the harvest is more bountiful than expected, or if you’ve bought too many? They’re very easy to dry and freeze at home. Here, I’ll show you how to do it.

Vitamin C is widely recognised as a powerful antioxidant. This means it plays a very important role in the immune system. One might naturally conclude, therefore, that increasing one’s vitamin C intake can provide even greater support for the immune system, thereby reducing the frequency of illness. But is that really the case?

To understand what effect reducing carbohydrate intake might have on PCOS, or where the idea of this more restrictive diet comes from, it is first important to gain a better understanding of the condition. It can manifest itself in a wide variety of ways. Whilst some symptoms are very specific and typical of the condition, others are very non-specific and difficult to attribute to it. For this reason, blanket recommendations regarding calorie or carbohydrate restriction shoul

Does magnesium help with muscle cramps? This nutritional myth is very persistent. However, the current body of research paints a different picture. In most cases, the causes of muscle cramps remain unclear. A magnesium deficiency is a very rare trigger. There is also little to very little evidence to support the use of magnesium in the treatment of cramps. Instead, one or two home remedies may well help.

Dass Weizen nicht gesund ist, ist für viele Menschen glasklar. Deshalb wird häufig zum Dinkelgebäck gegriffen um sich etwas Gutes zu tun und den eigenen Körper zu unterstützen. Aber ist das wirklich so? Oder sind sich die beiden Getreidesorten ähnlicher als man ahnt? Durch diesen Beitrag möchte ich ein bisschen genauer in die Materie einsteigen und erklären, was wirklich an dieser Annahme dran ist.

Gerade jetzt bei der Hitze im Sommer hat man wenig Lust auf Essen oder man verspürt einfach gar keinen Hunger. Deshalb greift man sehr gerne einfach schnell zu einem Smoothie im Supermarkt oder macht sich selbst einen zuhause. Das geht ganz einfach, schnell und ist ja auch gesund! Oder stimmt das vielleicht gar nicht? In diesem Artikel schauen wir uns den Smoothie und seine gesundheitlichen Auswirkungen genauer an und welche Alternativen davon wirklich sinnvoll sind.

The claim that milk promotes the build-up of mucus is very widespread and has been for a long time. Consequently, a number of studies have been carried out on this topic to test this hypothesis. In this article, we analyse the current scientific consensus on this claim.

Ash Wednesday. The day after Shrove Tuesday. Today marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day fasting period for Christians, focused on prayer, almsgiving, reflection and turning inwards in preparation for Easter. By laying an additional layer of meaning over our daily dietary choices let us dwell in a different perception of our ‘daily bread’.

Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in Austria. This article discusses the influence of blood lipid levels on the risk of cardiovascular disease and the extent to which these can be influenced by diet and lifestyle.

With my very first post, "the role of food in the life of a dietician", I would like to start by sharing something personal, namely the role that food plays in my life.

Since avoiding gluten eliminates many commonly consumed foods, a gluten-free diet can increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies and reduce the convenience of eating.