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In the Scheunengut guide, we explain vitamins, minerals, plant compounds and dietary supplements clearly and with a solid scientific grounding – from correct intake to the right product for you. Use the search or the topic filters to quickly find what you need.
Folate-Rich Foods: Leafy Greens and More
Few vitamins sound as fresh and green as this one: the name folate comes from the Latin folium, meaning leaf. That's no coincidence, since dark green leafy vegetables are among...
Iron-Rich Foods: Heme and Plant-Based Iron
Iron is found in a surprising number of foods, but not all iron is created equal: whether it comes from a steak or from lentils largely determines how much of...
Chia Seeds: Nutrients, Gelling Ability, and Use
Hardly any seed has gotten as much attention in recent years as the chia seed. It turns up in pudding, muesli, smoothies - and is often loosely marketed as a...
Calcium-Rich Foods: With and Without Dairy
Milk is considered the ultimate calcium source - but that's only half the story. Calcium is found in a surprisingly wide range of foods, from leafy greens to nuts to...
Fiber-Rich Foods: For Gut Health and Fullness
A plate of lentils feels like it keeps you full for half the afternoon, while a slice of white bread barely gets you to the next coffee break. A large...
Apple Cider Vinegar: Uses, Myths, and an Honest Assessment
Few home remedies get advertised as often as apple cider vinegar: sometimes as a weight-loss aid, sometimes as a miracle cure for blood sugar, sometimes as a detox tonic in...
Supporting Your Metabolism Naturally: The Nutrients That Actually Matter
Hardly any phrase gets used as often as "boosting your metabolism," usually in the same breath as some diet promise. The truth is less spectacular and, at the same time,...
Nutrients for the Gut: Fibre, Cultures & More
Hardly any topic is discussed as often in connection with nutrition as the gut. That's understandable: the digestive tract deals daily with everything we eat and drink. Around fibre, cultures...
Nutrients During Menopause: What the Body Needs Now
Menopause is not an illness, but a natural stage of life in which the hormonal balance gradually shifts. During this time, many women ask themselves what to pay attention to...
Nutrients for the Skin: Vitamins & Minerals
The skin is the body's largest organ – and at the same time its most visible. It constantly renews itself, protects against environmental influences, and regulates fluid balance. All of...
Multivitamin or Healthy Diet? An Honest Comparison
"If you eat healthily, you don't need pills." You know this line – and maybe you feel a slight pang of guilt, because your everyday life rarely matches the nutrition...
Iron: Heme or Non-Heme? The Difference
A steak and a serving of lentils can look almost identical on paper when it comes to iron content – and yet your body pulls far more iron out of...
Nutrients When You Eat a Lot of Fast Food
Two weeks of project stress, a burger or pizza from the delivery service every lunch, too tired to cook in the evening – and at some point the feeling that...
Nutrients for Cafeteria Regulars
12:30 pm, the line inches along the counter, and in five seconds you make the decision that shapes half your day: schnitzel with fries – or the colourful plate with...
Nutrients When Appetite Is Low
After an infection, in a stressful phase or with certain medications, hunger simply doesn't show up – the plate stays half full, and the mere thought of a large portion...
Vegetarian or Vegan: the Nutrient Differences
"But I don't eat meat – isn't that the same as vegan?" You hear this question often, and it reveals a widespread misunderstanding. Because between a vegetarian's plate and a...
Potassium: Meeting Your Needs Through Diet
For most people, potassium is easy to obtain through diet – provided the menu regularly includes plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruit, legumes and nuts. Potassium is widely distributed, which...
Holidays: Enjoyment & Nutrient Balance
Enjoyment and a balanced diet are not mutually exclusive - over weeks and months, it is the overall balance that counts, not the one lavish holiday feast. After rich days,...
Nutrients During Intermittent Fasting: Supply Within the Eating Window
With intermittent fasting you often have only two or three opportunities to eat per day - and therefore significantly fewer chances to meet your nutrient needs than with five meals....
Nutrients for Vegetarians
In short: vegetarians have it easier than vegans, because dairy products and eggs cover many critical nutrients – above all vitamin B12, calcium and protein. Even so, it pays to...
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