Banana too sweet? What research says about sugar in fruit
Is sugar in fruit the same as the sugar in soft drinks? What EFSA, Gezond Leven and large studies say about whole fruit, juice and blood sugar.
Fries or boiled potatoes: why the preparation matters most for type 2 diabetes
A large study links fries to more type 2 diabetes, but not boiled potatoes. What the food pyramid advises and how to make fries at home in a better way.
Do something useful with your pumpkin: soup and roasted seeds instead of the bin
Halloween without your pumpkin ending up in the bin a week later. Why pumpkin and its seeds deserve a place on your plate, which varieties taste good, a simple soup and roasting seeds step by step.
Ultra-processed food: what the research says and why the food pyramid helps
What is meant by ultra-processed food, how much do Belgians eat and what do the studies really show? Why Gezond Leven uses the food pyramid as a guide.
High-protein meals without meat or fish
Even without meat or fish, getting enough protein is easy. Which sources to combine, what the Belgian Superior Health Council advises and why vitamin B12 needs attention on a fully plant-based diet.
Caffeine and blood pressure: when coffee fits and when it does not
Coffee raises your blood pressure a little, but less than often thought. What studies on caffeine and blood pressure show, how to measure reliably at home and when to skip the coffee.
Protein after 40: how much do you need to keep your muscle?
How much protein do you need as you get older? What EFSA, a European expert group and research in athletes say, and why protein alone will not keep your muscles strong.
Dairy products: how much per day according to the SHC?
The Superior Health Council recommends 250 to 500 ml of milk or equivalents a day. Gezond Leven explains which products get preference and how yoghurt or cheese count.
Fruit: how much per day according to the Superior Health Council?
About 250 grams of fruit a day, or two pieces, is what the SHC and Gezond Leven recommend. Fresh gets preference; juice and smoothies count differently.
Vegetables: how much per day according to the food triangle?
The Superior Health Council and Gezond Leven recommend at least 300 grams of vegetables a day. Here is how to spread that portion across hot meals, bread meals and snacks.
How much water should you drink per day? What Belgian experts advise
Belgian health experts and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) give different figures for water. Here is what those numbers mean and how to drink enough without exaggerated claims.
Recognising wholegrain bread: what to look for in the shop?
The Superior Health Council recommends at least 125 grams of whole grains a day. Here is how to recognise wholegrain bread and eat a bit more of it every day.
