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The availability of food and dietary habits have changed throughout history. At one time, meat and alcohol were reserved only for the wealthiest – and historically, the wealthiest were kings. With kings came, at that time, a socially desirable disease that distinguished them from the ‘lower’ classes, which we now know as gout. Today, gout is no longer seen in a royal light. Quite the opposite. Gout has become a reflection of poor dietary habits and lifestyle.
Throughout the history of modern man, the question of longevity has always been at the center of reflection. The search for the ‘magic pill’ – food and certain ingredients, secret components, as well as hard work and other similar methods that would grant us immortality, or a very long life, is a universal quest that has followed us for more than several millennia.
Breastfeeding contributes to establishing a close bond between mother and child, as well as to the healthy growth and development of the newborn. It reduces the risk of infections, has a positive effect on the child’s cognitive development, and lowers the risk of allergies and high blood pressure. In addition to its positive impact on the infant, breastfeeding also improves the mother’s health. It reduces postpartum bleeding and stimulates the uterus to contract, helping it return to its pre-pregnancy state. It also supports postpartum weight loss and reduces the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
A nutritionist ensures that what you eat is the most nutritious choice for you and aligns with your goals. However, a nutritionist is not an expert in food safety. That’s why I asked my friend, Dr. Hana Mušinović, to write an article about the work of EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority.
Let’s step away for a moment from the classic education on healthy eating and scratch beneath the surface of the science that deals with delivering safe and high-quality food products to your plate – the topic of food safety.
The nutrition of the mother before conception and of the pregnant woman during pregnancy has important consequences for the health of the unborn child and significantly affects the child’s health after birth and throughout their entire life. There is an increasing number of scientific studies that deal with the impact of nutrition during pregnancy on the risk of developing diseases that appear in childhood, but also later in adulthood.
Malign diseases are a significant problem of public health. They are the second most important cause of death behind cardiovascular diseases. Thanks to the possibilities of early detection of malign diseases, survival rate has grown for about 20% when compared to the 70s and malign disease is nowadays considered a chronic disease.
