Understand what you eat, learn how to nourish yourself
Published food values and practical nutrition knowledge in one place.
Where would you like to start?
Understand the logic before doing the maths: the balanced plate, meal planning, portions, shopping, kitchen habits, drinks, eating out and snacks — a plain, general and non-judgmental guide. Every topic is short and practical; you do not have to read them in order.
Where should you store bread?
What happens to bread in the fridge, on the counter and in the freezer is different in each case. The right place depends on how long that bread will take to finish.
How does walking after a meal turn into a habit?
A walk after a meal is hard to keep up when it stands as a goal on its own. Tied to a meal that already happens, it does not have to be remembered.
Should a storage container be glass or plastic?
Glass and plastic containers have their advantages in different places. The right choice depends less on the material than on the job the container will do.
Why does food need a label before it goes into the freezer?
A package with no identity in the freezer is usually the last one to be eaten. A label is not a tidiness detail; it is what decides whether that food gets eaten at all.
How reliable is measuring by the handful?
A handful is a measure that changes with the hand it belongs to. That does not make it useless; it just means knowing where it helps and where it misleads you.
How does tidying the kitchen in the evening affect the next day?
Waking up to a messy kitchen largely decides that day's first meal. A short tidying job in the evening lowers the number of steps the next morning takes.
How should leafy greens be stored?
Greens are among the fastest things to spoil in the refrigerator, and the reason is usually the water left on them. Storing them well has less to do with washing than with drying.
What does heating the oven once and doing two jobs make easier?
Once the oven is on, the heating time has already been spent. Fitting a second job that bakes at the same temperature into the same session solves the next day in advance.
Is it right to put tomatoes in the refrigerator?
Tomatoes keep longer in the refrigerator but lose their flavor and texture. The right place depends on how ripe that tomato is and how soon it will be eaten.
Where should you keep olive oil in the kitchen?
The greatest enemies of olive oil are heat, light and air. Where the bottle stands can decide more than which olive oil you bought.
How much does one glass in a recipe actually hold?
The glass and spoon measures in recipes differ from home to home. That does not show that the recipe is wrong but that the measure is personal.
Where should you store nuts?
Because their fat content is high, nuts are among the items most affected by heat and light. The right place changes with how long it will take you to finish them.
This content is for general information; it does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment and is not personal nutrition advice. A plan tailored to you is prepared only by a licensed dietitian; if you are pregnant, have a chronic condition, take regular medication, are feeding a child, or have a clinical condition, a physician and dietitian check is required before starting a plan. For a plan specific to your health situation, talk to a dietitian.