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Knowledge

Learn about the science behind nutrition, nutritional supplements, proteins, vitamins, and sustainability.
Waarom heeft je lichaam voldoende eiwit nodig? 7 gevolgen van te weinig eiwit
Why does your body need protein?
Alongside carbohydrates and fat, protein is one of the three macronutrients, and it is the body’s most important building block. Your body is largely made up of protein. In this... Read more...
De Gezondheidsvoordelen van Erwten- en Favaproteïne
Pea and fava bean protein: a vegan source of protein
What is pea and fava bean protein? Pea and fava bean protein is a plant-based protein source derived from pulses, extracted from yellow peas and fava beans (also known as... Read more...
Zijn Eiwitshakes ook voor vrouwen
Are protein shakes suitable for women too? Here’s the lowdown
Yes. Protein shakes are just as suitable for women as they are for men. How much protein you need depends on your body weight and how much you exercise, not... Read more...
Deze ingrediënten moet je absoluut vermijden in voeding
Which additives should you try to limit?
More and more people are reading the label before putting anything in their shopping basket. And rightly so, because the list of ingredients often tells you more than the front... Read more...
Is een teveel aan eiwitten ongezond
Is too much protein unhealthy? Facts and nuances
Protein is one of the three macronutrients, alongside carbohydrates and fat. Protein provides amino acids, the building blocks of your muscles. Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass. Protein... Read more...
Sneller Spierherstel door Voeding
Muscle recovery and nutrition: what your body needs
After a tough workout, your muscles feel heavy, sometimes stiff, and are often even more sore the next day. That’s all part of training: you put strain on your muscle... Read more...
Wat is caseïne en hoe werkt slow-release eiwit in je lichaam
What is casein? A guide to slow-release protein
Casein is one of the most commonly used protein powders amongst athletes, and yet one of the least understood. Below, we’ll explain in simple terms what casein is, why it’s... Read more...
Fabels en feiten over eiwitshakes
Protein shakes: myths and facts at a glance
There are lots of rumours circulating about protein shakes. Some say they make you lose weight automatically, others that they’re bad for your kidneys or only meant for bodybuilders. It’s... Read more...
Afvallen met eiwitshakes, kan dat
Protein shakes for weight loss: do they work?
Can you lose weight with protein shakes? Short answer: a protein shake won’t make you lose weight on its own. Weight loss happens through an energy deficit: in other words,... Read more...
Zo kun jij GMO's vermijden
Avoiding GMOs: how to spot them on the label
There is a labelling requirement in the EU: if a food product contains a genetically modified ingredient (GMO), this must be stated on the packaging. On top of that, under... Read more...
Uitleg over biologische landbouw
What is organic farming? The rules explained
Organic farming is a certified method of food production governed by strict European rules: no synthetic pesticides, no artificial fertilisers and no genetic modification, plus stricter requirements for soil and... Read more...
Ekopura biologisch eiwitpoeder
Organic protein powder: the choice behind Ekopura
Organic protein powder is rare. In most supplement shops, the shelves are full of protein powders designed primarily for taste, price and solubility. We deliberately chose a different approach. This... Read more...