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Knowledge

Learn about the science behind nutrition, nutritional supplements, proteins, vitamins, and sustainability.
Onbewerkte biologische maïs, sojabonen en granen in aardewerken kommen op linnen
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...
Verse biologische groente en tomaten in een mand en vergiet op linnen
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...
Twee smoothie bowls met vers fruit, bessen en zaden op linnen
What are the benefits of eating organic food?
Organic food is food that has been grown or produced in accordance with European regulations on organic production and has been independently certified. The benefits lie primarily in the production... Read more...
Glas en karaf water met komkommer, citroen en munt op linnen
Why is it important to drink enough water?
About half to two-thirds of your body is made up of water. That water is constantly on the move. Yet on a busy day, most people easily end up drinking... Read more...
Eiwitrijke hele voeding met een houten schep eiwitpoeder in een kom
What’s in Ekopura whey protein?
Ekopura Whey is based on whey protein from southern Germany and the Alpine region, with a short list of ingredients and no unnecessary extras. The plain variety is pure whey... Read more...
Verse biologische groente, granen en fruit in een rieten mand
5 foods you’re better off buying organic
Want to know exactly where going organic makes the biggest difference? Then be sure to buy organic apples, dairy products, blueberries, celery and cherry tomatoes. These are products with a... Read more...
Waarom Whey proteïne en wat doet het voor je lichaam
What is whey protein and what does it do for your body?
Whey protein is the most widely used protein supplement in the world, particularly amongst people who exercise. But what exactly is whey, and what does protein actually do for your... Read more...
Proteineshake in een glas met een houten schep eiwitpoeder op linnen
Choosing a protein powder: what should you look out for when buying one?
Choosing a protein shake is mainly a matter of reading the label. There’s a wide range available and the packaging all looks similar, but the differences lie in a few... Read more...
Veel ongezonde whey proteines verkrijgbaar
Choosing whey protein: what should you look out for?
Whey protein is one of the most commonly used protein powders, but not all whey is the same. The difference usually lies not in the protein itself, but in the... Read more...