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Three facts about water and a lemonade recipe for more hydration and vitamin-rich refreshment. Tap water and mineral water do not contain the minerals potassium, magnesium, calcium that are relevant for the human body, but they do not have good bioavailability. We get a lot more minerals from fruits and vegetables. But…

Strength training is not only the optimal training for body toning and getting lean muscles but also to balance hormones, improve sleep quality and posture. But there are other reasons for strength training that are particularly interesting for women: cellulite disappears, risk of osteoporosis decreases, metabolism increases, glowing skin shows up - how is that possible?

Fat got bad press for far too long. You have to eat enough healthy fats to stay lean, have less cravings and perform with constant high energy: Fat is the fuel for the brain, it saturates and helps keep hormones in balance. If we eat less carbohydrates and protein and our energy requirements remain the same, then there is only an increased fat intake to ensure the sufficient energy supply.

Eggs for breakfast, protein shake after exercise, fish or steak with salad for dinner. In between a couple of protein bars, right? And of course the yummy protein pancakes for weekend brunch! If you want to build muscle, you have to consume at least 1.5g protein per kilogram of body weight. But is that true at all?