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There are eight jars of magnesium on the shelf and none of them explains the difference. Bisglycinate, citrate, threonate, carbonate, oxide. Prices run from eight to fifty-five euros and every label promises the same three things: energy, rest, muscle. The difference is real, but it isn't where the..

Every few years a spice becomes fashionable and reaches the shelves before anyone quite knows what to do with it. Right now it is the turn of za'atar and sumac, the two cornerstones of Middle Eastern cooking. Most people buy the jar, use it once on a bowl of hummus and leave it at the back of the cu..

Every late summer a fruit turns up in the shop that people pick up, look at and put straight back in the crate: it looks like a large green grape, but it smells of kiwi. It is the kiwiberry, or kiwiño, and almost everyone tries it for the first time because someone has told them you eat it whole, wi..

For decades, "milk" meant cow's milk. In the chiller at our stores there are now three different animals, and the question we get asked most in front of that shelf is always the same: which one do I take? There isn't a single answer, but there are clear criteria. And there's one difference almost n..

September doesn't start at the gym: it starts in the fridge. After two months of broken schedules, late dinners, more alcohol than usual and a lot of eating out, most people come back with the same feeling: bloating, sluggish digestion, an afternoon energy crash and the sense that something isn't qu..

The Linverd Community asks. Linverd answers. Dietary supplementation can often feel confusing. Different forms of the same nutrient, recommended dosages, timing, combinations and countless claims can make it difficult to know what is actually worth taking. That is why we have gathered some of th..

IN SHORTNot gaining weight isn't just about "eating less": metabolism, sleep, muscle and the type of food matter a lot. Here's what really influences weight in summer and which habits help, without fad diets. Summer does not make you gain weight, but your habits can. We all know that person. Septe..

IN SHORTLinverd is an organic supermarket in Barcelona, with a physical shop (Provença St, 242) and online shopping with home delivery. Only 100% organic products, free from toxins and additives, and a plastic-free model. Here's what Linverd is and how to shop.Looking for an organic supermarket in B..

IN SHORTYou're not dehydrated simply because you drink little water, but because you hydrate poorly. For most people the reference is 1.5–2 litres a day, but what you eat and how you replenish minerals also count. Drink spread across the day (not all at once) and go by the colour of your urine. Belo..

IN SHORTChronic stress isn't just "being very busy": it keeps your nervous system on alert and can affect sleep, digestion and mood. Here's what happens in your body and which habits and foods help you find calm again. This does not replace a professional's advice.It's Not Just Stress. It's a Loss o..

IN SHORTBloating, a belly that appears “without eating more” and mood swings aren't always about your hormones: often the root is low-grade inflammation. Below we answer the most frequent questions about inflammation and hormones, backed by evidence.10 answers to the 10 questions you ask us most abo..

IN SHORTCholesterol isn't the only driver of cardiovascular risk: sugar, inflammation, blood pressure and lifestyle count just as much. Here's how cholesterol, sugar and heart health connect, and what to look after in your diet. This does not replace your doctor's advice.Heart Attacks Don't Start in..