The Green Journal
Welcome to the space where we share knowledge, inspiration, and stories from the world of natural health. Discover articles on wellness, sustainability, and the science behind our supplements, written to guide and empower you on your journey.
Magnesium Stearate: Here’s why it’s not harmful
Magnesium stearate is a type of magnesium salt of stearic acid which, at room temperature, is a white, odourless and water-insoluble powder. Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid found in many foods, including animal and vegetable fats and oils. Cocoa and flaxseed, for example, are foods that contain significant amounts of stearic acid. It is important to remember that this substance should not be considered as a magnesium supplement, as it contains a very small percentage of the mineral. On the label, its presence may be declared as "magnesium stearate", "magnesium salts of fatty acids" or under the acronym E470b.
11 tips to improve your focusing abilities while studying
Finals are coming, we are looking at the schedule, the list of tasks we still have to do and we have the feeling that we will not be able to finish everything on time. We would like to stop the rotation of the Earth for a while to pause the time and focus on what is important: studying! Unfortunately, this is not a solution.
However, if you are one of those who feel like their ability to focus is so low that just a passing fly can distract you, and if you have a deadline for an interview or a marathon of finals, this article may help you.
Hidden sugars: Everywhere and Unnoticed
What do we mean by sugar?
By “sugar”, the WHO (World Health Organisation) means intrinsic sugars, which designates the sugars naturally occurring in food (fruits, vegetables or dairy) and the free sugars, which are monosaccharides and disaccharides added by manufacturers to food and drinks. This definition also includes sugars within honey, syrups and fruit juice.
Tips and advice to store food in and out of your fridge
Most of us are used to store food in the fridge randomly... The first item out of the bag goes first in the fridge. Tomatoes in the lower compartment, potatoes in the door, cheese above lettuce and we just assume that it will have no impact.
Do you also believe that the fridge is just a cold box and nothing else? Then this blog is for you.
Improve your digestion: learn how to combine foods
Living at an accelerated pace, consuming processed foods, the lack of time and of nutriotional information can lead us to give little care to our nutrition, making us forget the basics and the easiness of preparing our own meals. Eating a lot of different foods during the same meal can induce digestive problems like stomach acidity, bloating, a feeling of heaviness or sleeping trouble. Why is that?
Potato salad is one of the most popular dishes during summertime, alongside rice salad, due to how versatile it is. It can be personalized and set up in plenty of different ways. Very easy to make, this dish is perfect as a side with other entrees based on tofu, seitan or even with vegan burgers. Discover how to make it!
This plant-based alterative to regular cheese is ideal for vegans, people who are lactose intolerant, curious omnivorous people or for those who are looking for an option with less fat. Discover how to prepare a vegan cashew nut-based cheese.
When it comes to health, most of us think of nutrition and fitness. What we often forget, however, is sleep, even though we spend a good third of our lives sleeping. This is a good thing, because we cannot do without sleep.
Cherry season is here! The small red stone fruits are not only raw a healthy and delicious treat. This vegan cherry crumble is easy to make and contains only a few ingredients. It’s also gluten-free and refined sugar-free.
Vitamin K – More Important Than You May Think
Vitamin K is an important nutrient that plays a vital role in the process of blood clotting and our bone health. There are several forms of vitamin K with vitamin K2 being the most important one. Learn more about the different forms and how to prevent a vitamin K deficiency.
Vitamin B12 – What you need to know
Vitamin B12 – also known as cobalamin – is an essential vitamin, that has several central functions in the body. Therefore, a sufficient intake of B12 is crucial for our health. We explain why supplementing with B12 is especially important for vegans and what B12 forms you need to look out for when choosing a supplement.
Food or dietary supplements are just that – a food. Or, at least, something that we put in our bodies with the aim of bettering ourselves in a certain way. Because of this, the European Union sets strict regulations for companies that develop supplements to ensure they aren’t selling harmful products. But is that enough?