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Our health & nutrition guides

Clear, reliable resources to better understand your diet and achieve your goals.

Nutrition

Understanding macronutrients

Proteins, carbs, fats: learn the role of each macro and how to balance them for your goal.

Nutrition

Essential micronutrients

Vitamins, minerals, trace elements: discover why these nutrients are vital to your health.

Nutrition

Glycemic index: how does it work?

Understand GI, what affects it, and how to use it in daily choices.

Nutrition

How to prepare a low-calorie breakfast

Simple ideas, foods to prioritize, and pitfalls to avoid for a light, filling start.

Weight & fitness

Caloric deficit explained

Understand how to create a healthy, sustainable caloric deficit to lose weight without frustration.

Health

Water retention: understand and act

Causes, symptoms and practical solutions to reduce water retention and restore lightness and well-being.

Nutrition

High-fiber foods

Artichoke, lentils, oats, chia seeds: discover the best sources of fiber and how to reach your 25-30 g per day.

Nutrition

Top 10 fat-burning foods for weight loss

Satiating, easy-to-add foods that support a calorie deficit without frustration.

Nutrition

Good fats

Omega-3, omega-9, olive oil, avocado: discover which fats to prioritize and how to balance your daily fat intake.

Lifestyle

How to avoid food cravings?

Hormonal, emotional or blood-sugar cravings: discover the causes and concrete strategies to control your food urges.

Nutrition

Sugar: health effects and how to reduce consumption

Diabetes, obesity, addiction: discover the effects of sugar on your health and concrete strategies to reduce your daily consumption.

Health

Hydration: how much water should you drink per day?

Daily water needs, signs of dehydration, hydrating foods and practical tips to stay well-hydrated throughout the day.

Lifestyle

How to eat healthy at a restaurant: our tips

Reading the menu, choosing your dishes, avoiding traps: everything you need to eat well when dining out, without sacrificing enjoyment.

Health

Cholesterol and diet: separating fact from fiction

HDL, LDL, myths about eggs and fats: what science actually says, and the foods that protect your lipid profile.

Fitness

How Many Calories Does Pilates Burn?

Calorie data by level and body weight, comparison with other activities, and tips to maximize expenditure.

Fitness

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?

Calorie data by stroke, weight and intensity, comparison with running and cycling, tips to maximize burn.

Fitness

How Many Calories Does Running Burn?

Calorie data by speed, weight and terrain, kcal/km formula, comparison with swimming and cycling, tips to maximize burn.

Nutrition

How Much Protein Should You Eat Per Day?

Protein needs by goal (muscle gain, weight loss, maintenance), animal and plant sources, daily distribution, and common myths debunked.

Nutrition

Zero calorie foods: myth or reality?

Cucumber, celery, lettuce: which foods are truly close to zero calories, why negative calories is a myth, and how to incorporate them into your diet.

Health & Nutrition Guides – Ember