BNR Ask me Anything about alcohol
Today I was a guest in BNR News Radio’s Ask me Anything, together with an expert in addictive behavior. Listeners could ask us anything related to alcohol and health.
January 2020
Lemon water is no superfood
Yesterday I was interviewed on the health effects of lemon water for an article at NU.nl. However, except maybe for seamen with scurvy a few centuries ago, lemon juice is no superfood. A glass of lemon water in the morning won’t help you burn fat or detox your body. Fortunately, there is also isn’t much harm in drinking lemon juice. It is low in sugar so it’s a healthy alternative over other fruit juices.
June 2019
Fruit vs fruit juice at Nu.nl
This week I was interviewed by Nu.nl on whether ‘drinking fruit’ is as healthy as eating it. Read here why you shouldn’t drink juice to compensate a low fruit intake (in Dutch).
May 2019
Is organic food healthier? Interview at FunX
Yesterday I was interviewed by Sander and Vanessa at FunX radio on whether organic food is healthier than non-organic food. Listen to the full interview here!
January 2018
The latest food hype: raw water?
I was interviewed by FunX radio today about the latest food hype: raw water…?! Please don’t, and stick to our safe filtered tap water Did you know Dutch tap water is one of the safest of tap waters in the world?
December 2017
Interview FunX radio – Is apple cider vinegar good for you?
Another health and beauty hype. In their radio show on FunX, Shay and Morad asked me whether apple cider vinegar is good for you. My message: enjoy it in your salad for its taste, but no need to drink it for your health.
Link to the audio fragment (in Dutch)
Interview Nederland Voedselland – Is BPA in food dangerous?
Nederland Voedselland interviewed me about Bisphenol A (BPA) in our food and its potential health risks for pregnant women and young children. My conclusion: no need to worry as a consumer, but it’s good that in research, regulations, and industry we keep monitoring the standards and exposures.
October 2017
Interview Uitzicht – The importance of nutrition for women’s health
Last month I was interviewed for the Magazine Uitzicht about the importance of nutrition for women’s health. We discussed for example the importance of exercise and of vitamin D supplementation after age 50 for bone health and specific nutritional requirements during pregnancy.
August 2017
Interview FunX radio on nutrition info in the media
Interviews at FunX radio are so much fun. This time I talked with Shay and Morad about what to believe from all the nutrition information in the media.
Link to the audio fragment (in Dutch)