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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...

Feast and Flame

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...