The science of taste
Taste is the result of the interaction of our five sense organs: the most relevant are the senses of taste and smell in our...
Taurine – sharpens the senses
When we think of
taurine we immediately associate it with energy drinks. However, their stimulating effect is primarily from...
Several meals per day can help prevent severe hunger pangs
Scientists are still divided about the amount and frequency of meals adults need each day. While the German Nutrition...
Facts and Figures about Snacks
Eating habits have changed dramatically. In the daytime, more and more people are eating on the move. Communal meals, which...
Healthy Snacking
Are snacks really a 21st century phenomenon? Even our ancestors snacked between meals or ate their kill on the spot. The main...
Starting early keeps you fit
Children grow particularly quickly in their first years of life – their bodies practically double and their brains treble in...
Vitamin E in vegetable oils
Vitamin E is well known as an effective antioxidant in skin care products. But we do vitamin E an injustice to focus...
Vitamin E in brief
“Vitamin E” denotes a naturally-occurring group of eight related compounds: four tocopherols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta...
Hidden hunger for zinc
The “hidden hunger” is invisible and sometimes affects children who appear to be well nourished; it is defined as a...
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