We all know vitamin C as a nutrient that we need to get from food. But did you know that most other types of animals make the molecule internally? Most species...
Category - Nutrients
Non-sweet fruits are often thought to be healthier than their sweet counterparts. This is due to the misconception that sweet, simple sugars are harmful in...
Fructose – the simple sugar found in fruits and honey – is possibly the most underrated and misunderstood energy source for our cells. Learn how...
Confusion around carbs is everywhere. One question is whether simple carbs from fruits, or complex ones from grains and starches, are superior. Luckily, we...
Simple sugars – or simple carbohydrates – are probably the most misunderstood nutrient today. The amount of confusing information about sugar is...
There is much confusion surrounding the evolutionary diet of humans. We really need answers in order to stick as closely as possible to our species-appropriate...
Cold intolerance can be challenging when living in cold countries. Humans are physically not well-adapted to face the challenges of cold climates. We...
Imported tropical fruits are perceived as notoriously “bad for the planet". Especially purchasing air-imported fruits is seen as a mini "eco crime". But here...
A fruit-based diet is not a new idea, but it is gaining more attention with the rising awareness about the frugivorous ancestry and characteristics of humans...
Not having access to fully ripe fruits is not only unsavory: underripe fruits do not provide the nutrition we expect and need. Moreover, unripe fruits still...