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Exposure to light in the morning (and during the day in winter) is a great way to combat insomnia in the evening. This phenomenon is notably linked to the secretion of melatonin.

The modern diet is based on : 1/ excess calories 2/ simultaneous excess of carbohydrates and fats 3/ excess of simple sugars 4/ excess of saturated fats 5/ lack of fiber 6/ cooking methods 7/ poorly grown or nourished food. Now you know how to eat healthily: by taking the points mentioned, and doing exactly the opposite.

150 years ago, we consumed 2kg of sugar per person per year. Today, it's over 15 times more (33kg / person / year).

Generally speaking, intermittent fasting on a low-carb high-fat diet is easier than on a standard carbohydrate-rich diet. Spikes in blood sugar levels are more likely to lead to feelings of hunger.

Ghee butter is a lactose-free clarified butter. It has a higher smoke point and is best used at the start of the day. When asked whether it's preferable to use it instead of standard butter, the answer is yes.

As long as the sun isn't shining, most people in good shape continue to supplement with - among other things - vitamin D, up to around 75 IU * kg body weight. Most people in poor shape are unaware of this. Discover our special Vitamin D dossier here, as well as our vitamin D converter from micrograms (μg) to international units (IU) here.

Quality salt (Himalayan, Guérande, fleur de sel...) can be beneficial as part of a healthy diet and physical exercise, without any medical contraindications, and refined salts devoid of trace elements should be avoided.

Fasting is a good way for people who are not in need to break away from our modern, hyper-comfortable societies, where everything is accessible according to our slightest desires.

Among oilseeds, walnuts have the highest phenolic content (anti-aging and anti-disease) with the common walnut (including walnuts), followed by pecan, peanut, pistachio, cashew, hazelnut and almond.