Ekopura Blog

Knowledge

Learn about the science behind nutrition, nutritional supplements, proteins, vitamins, and sustainability.
Producten met veel verborgen suiker: blikje frisdrank, glas vruchtensap en fruityoghurt, met suikerklontjes die de hoeveelheid suiker per product tonen
Too much sugar: symptoms, consequences and how much per day
Sugar is found in far more products than you might think: from sauces and breakfast cereals to fruit juice. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that no more than 10... Read more...
Glas vers water met een muntblaadje op linnen, voldoende water drinken
What happens if you don’t drink enough water?
Water is involved in almost everything your body does. It transports nutrients, removes waste products via your kidneys and helps maintain your body temperature. If you don’t drink enough for... Read more...
Ekopura Natuurlijke Elektrolyten poeder met kokos en een glas water
What are electrolytes and when do you need them?
Electrolytes are listed on every sports drink label, but what exactly are they and when do you really need them? Here’s a straightforward explanation: what electrolytes are, what they do... Read more...
Goede voornemens volhouden: 5 tips om dit jaar wél te slagen
Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions: 5 practical tips
Keeping new year's resolutions is hard. Find out why it often goes wrong and get 5 practical tips to get consistent results this year. Read more...
Stress tijdens de feestdagen verminderen: zo houd je balans in december
Stress during the festive season: how to maintain a sense of balance
An explanation and illustration of how holiday stress affects your eating habits, exercise, and health, with practical tips for a relaxed December. Read more...
Voldoende eiwit eten als veganist: hoe doe je dat
Getting enough protein as a vegan: how much do you need?
Discover how to eat enough protein as a vegan. Learn which plant-based protein sources you need and how to follow a vegan diet effectively. Read more...
Minder plastic, meer impact: waarom we overstappen op een RVS maatschep
Why we’re switching to a reusable stainless steel measuring scoop
We’ve removed the plastic measuring scoop from our protein powders and replaced it with a reusable stainless steel measuring scoop. Below, you can read why we made this decision, what... Read more...
De 5 beste plantaardige eiwitbronnen op een rij
5 vegan protein sources at a glance
The best plant-based protein sources based on essential amino acids and absorption by the body. Read more...
Ekopura prebiotica en probiotica darmgezondheid.
Prebiotics and probiotics: what’s the difference?
What are prebiotics and probiotics and how do they help with gut health? Discover their benefits and how to incorporate them into your diet! Read more...
Duurzaam Alternatief voor Dierlijke Collageen Producten
Vegan collagen: plant-based alternative to animal collagen
Are you looking for a plant-based alternative to animal collagen? Ekopura Vegan Collagen Support is a plant-based powder containing three ingredients: VeCollal, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes... Read more...
Voedingsstoffen tekort? - 5 Veelvoorkomende tekorten en de symptomen
5 common nutrient deficiencies and their symptoms
A nutrient deficiency occurs when your body consistently receives less of a vitamin or mineral than it needs. In the Western world, five deficiencies are most commonly reported: magnesium, vitamin... Read more...
Waarvoor wordt vegan omega 3 gebruikt
What is vegan omega-3 (algae oil) used for?
Omega-3 doesn’t have to come from fish. For vegans and vegetarians, algae oil is the plant-based source of exactly the same fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Read on to find... Read more...