Water is one of the 6 essential nutrients, next to carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals. We need water for the human body.
We can live without food for 43 to 73 days, depending on the climate. But we can only survive 3 to 6 days without water.
When we age the system that indicates that our body needs water or food can be disturbed. We don’t always feel hunger or thirst signs. That’s why a lot of elderly people end up dehydrated or malnourished.
In Dutch we have the expression “I can’t make chocolate out of it”, which basically means I don’t get it. Well, I couldn’t make chocolate out of the difference between chocolate and cacao. And then I discovered there is also cocoa. Time for some investigation!
Women and chocolate are an infamous combination. It’s our favourite comfort food. And given all the rave articles in the women’s magazines in recent years, most of us no longer feel guilty about being addicted to chocolate.
I always thought it was collagen, just that one word. I hadn’t the faintest idea there is a difference between animal collagen vs plant collagen.
Moreover, collagen had a bad reputation in my mind because of the ads. You might know which ads I mean: Look 20 years younger by using our product with Collagen XXL. I distrusted the claims and I hated the implication I didn’t look good the way I was.
The worst one was a promo on Dutch TV. Imagine the scene: a grandmother is happily playing with her grandson who is laughing and having fun as well. All of a sudden he stops in mid-play, points an accusing finger at her face and says: Gran, why does your skin look so awkward?
A minor ailment – not serious enough to attend a doctor for, but annoying enough to bother you – could benefit greatly from essential oil. In an article about the forms of supplements, I described essential oils because some are suitable for internal use. However, there are many more applications.
If you have visited this website before, then you know that I am a big believer in organic products. So you understand, only natural organic essential oils qualify for me.
Years ago I was looking into methods to sleep better and one of the things that improved my sleep hugely was a quality Lavender Oil. Since I found that one, I have extended the use of essential oils to other aspects of my life as well.
For a lot of habits, we develop routines. That way we build a control system so we don’t forget to do what we planned. Usually, we take supplements when we have a meal. We won’t forget to take them then, and often the effect of supplements is better when they are taken with food. Is there a best time for supplements, water, and food?
Much of this article is about how I handle supplements, food, and water. Although my behaviour is based on scientific research, you can say that these texts are my opinion.
As I often say on this website, for any scientific research that is positive about something, there is research that is negative. That’s why I try everything and see how my body reacts. I let that guide me in my decisions.
A question that popped into my head the other day: Can coffee make you smarter? Or does it take a smart person to drink coffee?
A few years ago, coffee was pretty much banned in my environment because it would be bad for us. Nowadays we are obliged to drink it again because it would serve us so well.
My morning coffee is almost sacred. I have a cup of black coffee before 11 am and enjoy that immensely. With or without health benefits. 🙂
This review of Solgar is about my preferred quality brand for the supplements I take.
Our Green Health is about additions to your food that are beneficial. Usually, we think of capsules and tablets when we think about supplements. Yet, I consider spices, herbs, and vitamins and minerals in food as much a supplement as those ones.
In some situations, it is advisable or necessary to take a capsule or another form of supplement. In How many different forms of supplements are available? you can read about the different types of supplements.
In How to Choose Supplements that are Beneficial I wrote how you can make your personal choice of supplements.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do!
This also applies to Spain obviously. This is our second summer in our new homeland and I can assure you: it’s HOT in July and August. Pfff.
I didn’t like the at least 7 months of cold and rain in the Netherlands, but I have to admit, I don’t like those 2 months of intense heat in Spain either.
Although, calculating it is not such a wrong exchange, don’t you agree?
So, when in Spain, do as the Spaniards do, and that is eat watermelon. It’s their preferred choice of thirst quencher. Moreover, there are a lot of advantages to watermelon.