Not all bread is created equal – tips for conscious shopping

Bread is one of the most popular staple foods in many countries. However, the selection of varieties, types of flour, and production methods is vast – and not all bread is...

Sourdough: nutrition-conscious tradition

Sourdough bread has a millennia-old tradition, and is currently experiencing a new heyday – especially in combination with wheat flour.

Barbecues: Guilt-free enjoyment outdoors

Barbecues are not just a culinary delight; they are also social events that bring people together. Meat lovers, vegetarians, or vegans: there is room for everyone at a barbecue....

Plant power – there is so much protein in peas & co.

Alongside carbohydrates and fat, protein is one of the three most important nutrients on our plates. Protein is important not only for muscles, but also for cell structure,...

Dietary fibre – indigestible but indispensable

Dietary fibre, or roughage, is anything but a burden on the human body. It helps our intestines, promotes our health, and can easily be integrated into our daily diet, for example...

Hard wheat vs soft wheat: What’s the difference?

Wheat is a staple food, and one of the most important crops in the world. It forms the basis for many food products such as baked goods and pasta. But not all wheat is the same.

Rye – down-to-earth, strong and healthy

Rye is a nutritious grain with a high mineral and fibre content. It is mainly used to make bread and as a base for sourdough, gives baked goods an aromatic flavour and plays a...

Whole wheat – all the goodness of the grain

Whole wheat products are made from the entire grain, including the outer layers and the germ. These parts contain most of the valuable ingredients, such as minerals, trace elements...

The mighty potato!

Hardly any other vegetable is as diverse and versatile as the potato. Its high starch content makes it an important source of energy for the human body.

Pumpkin seeds

As the days start getting shorter, the temperatures more moderate and the nights cooler, many people begin to change the way they eat. After the fruits of summer, we can prepare...

Cereal sprouts as a source of vitamins

Sprouts contain everything a plant needs to grow: With a little water, light and time, true powerhouses sprout. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals. The small seeds...

Protein bread: The trend for weight management and sport

Fewer carbs, but the full power of protein: this trend has become an integral part of modern nutrition. Especially in the context of health, fitness and weight management, low-carb...

You are when you eat

Eat breakfast like an emperor, lunch like a king and dinner like a beggar. This proverb is well known to everyone. But what's the truth? Is breakfast really the most important...

Bread and sport – a powerful combination for fitness and health

What might not sound like a successful duo at first is, in fact, a gold-winning one. Bread is an important part of balanced sports nutrition.

What the quark?!

Incredibly delicious, versatile, and full of protein – quark or curd cheese is a well-known member of the cheese family that, because of its rather neutral taste, can be used in a...

Fasting works – on the body and mind

There are many good reasons for fasting: health precautions, therapy for physical complaints, intermittently as a starting point for switching to a healthy diet, or spiritually...

Chickpea

The funnily-named legume does not originally come from Austria, but it has found its way into many domestic kitchens and enjoys great popularity. The name "chickpea" comes from the...

The basics of vegan nutrition

Short-lived trend or long-term roadmap for a healthier life? Opinions differ when it comes to vegan nutrition. One thing is certain: vegan nutrition, a strict form of vegetarian...

Water March!

Clearly, the summer temperatures are very enjoyable, and also invite participation in exercise and sports in nature. Particularly during the warmer months, it is important to be...

Healthy barbecuing – is it possible?

When the sun gets stronger and we can finally sit outside again, for many people it means one thing above all in culinary terms:  barbecue season is open! The classic barbecue...

Spring cleaning – for an energetic start to summer

We like to get cosy around Christmastime: we are less motivated to move, there is a lack of sunlight, and the sparse supply of different types of fruit and vegetables slows down...

Easter: what’s on the table?

At Eastertime, there are many traditional foods on the menu for most people. We have a few tips to make things a little more balanced but still tasty, so you don’t throw out all...

Naturally Ancient Grain

This time we focus on the so-called ancient grains of emmer, khorasan einkorn.  These are not only found in backaldrin’s "My Ancient Grain-Bread" but are once again winning...

Fit through the Winter

As winter sets in, the temperatures keep sinking and the weather has become wet and cold. It won’t be long before the first bout of colds hits us. Here are some helpful tips and...

What helps against the autumn blues?

Summer has turned its back on us and the days are starting to get shorter again. On the one hand, the golden light of autumn is a pleasant stimulus to our senses; on the other...

It’s hard to study on an empty stomach

A healthy and balanced meal for everyday school and work life is a good foundation for performance and concentration.

In the beginning there were ancient grains

Back to nature is booming. When it comes to baked goods, the trend is also towards the original. More and more consumers are turning to ancient grains rather than modern,...

Spelt

“Spelt is the best grain … Oily and powerful, but still finer than any other grain. Spelt encourages muscular growth, a good blood count and cheerfulness. In whatever form you eat...

Healthy breakfast

The first meal of the day: a balanced breakfast gives you plenty of energy and provides you with important nutrients.  In this blog, we explain which components a healthy breakfast...

Enzymes......the little helpers in the bakery

What are enzymes?

To put it in a nutshell: Enzymes are proteins that occur naturally in EVERY living being. Without them, life on Earth would not be possible! So it is in the...

Making mindful food choices when grilling

The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer… Spring has arrived and the first radiant sunbeams of the year are doing our bodies a lot of good. They help us to...

Superfruit: strawberries and other red fruit

Slowly but surely, the warmer time of year is approaching, and with it also fresh, local fruit! One of the first heralds of summer is the strawberry, which is also rather elegantly...

Yeast: a broad-spectrum microorganism

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, more commonly known as baker’s yeast, plays a significant role in the production of bakery products. Here we describe the path from “accidental product”...

A bit of spice

Are you more of a “salt and pepper” person, or do you like to pep up your dishes with different spices?

The spice world has an incredible range of flavours to offer – from typical...

Feel your oats

Oats are a real local superfood, full of great nutrients. The saying “to feel one’s oats” was derived from the effect that oats had on horses, and has been used since the 16th...

Autumn Fruit & vegetables: Fresh and regional

Autumn is here – and, with it, a whole variety of wonderful, fresh fruit and vegetables! Which ones are in season during the colder months, what great dishes can be conjured up...

Wild yeasts

The word yeast derives from Proto-Germanic *jest, meaning “to boil, foam, froth”, and is related to fermentation. Brewer’s and baker’s yeasts are long-known natural products. They...

Mediterranean diet

Summer has arrived, and we can look forward to the first real vacation of the year. It’s a time to relax, unwind and, best of all, take the time to really enjoy our meals. Fresh...

Deep Purple & Co

Ever heard of anthocyanins, carotenoids or chlorophyll? They can be described as plant pigments that are known as phytochemicals or secondary plant substances (SPS). In this case,...

Good2go

Coffee2Go has long since taken over street cafés and bakeries and is a part of day-to-day life. Early in the morning, people walk to work with a coffee cup in their hands – it’s so...

The Power of Food

When hibernation turns into springtime lethargy, it’s high time for power foods. The best thing is they have long since been found in our kitchens, on our plates and in snack...

Kick off the new year being fit and active

Every year the same question: New Year's resolutions or rather not? The feeling of leaving the past behind you in the new year gives us reason to make a fresh start. The most...

Christmas bakery, unapologetically delicious

Slowly but surely, the ovens are being switched on to bake the first batches of cookies. These sweet treats are a must during the Advent season and, of course, at Christmas. This...

Hemp and its intoxicating nutrients

Hemp (Cannabis sativa) is one of mankind’s oldest cultivated plants. Hemp has many different uses and is very versatile. Thousands of years ago, it was used as a remedy or to make...

Aronia, a purple panacea?

The aronia berry is considered a cure-all and is increasingly gaining recognition, not least because it has become the focus of research and study. What is actually behind this...

Sustainable nutrition

The European Sustainability Week takes places again this year from 30 May to 5 June. Activities that contribute to sustainable development are brought to the fore during this...

3 ideas for more plant proteins

A quick look at a number of magazines and the internet is enough.  Consciously and mindfully eating “green” is a growing trend in our society. This means that more and more people...

The Ketogenic Diet: does it live up to the hype?

The Ketogenic diet, also known as the keto diet, seems to be the new miracle cure or panacea for a variety of diseases and weight management: this diet is intended to curb...

Detox, Health Trend or Marketing Gimmick?

A basic detox, green detox, skinny detox, soul detox and even a digital detox is a health trend with many positive effects in terms of cholesterol, blood sugar, complexion and so...

Dietary supplements and sports

Faster, higher, further and even better... clear goals for competitive athletes, who are often urged to take dietary supplements for their success. At the same time, the...

How (un)healthy is spicy food?

Some love it, others get heartburn. We’re referring to the spiciness of food caused by the addition of chilli, pepper etc. What makes food spicy, and what healing properties are...