What if you fed yourself the nutrients you need for each specific day?
If you know you're going to have an important meeting, you can give your body nutrients to be more focused, or if you're going to do a workout, you can boost your muscle performance. This is called Functional Nutrition.
In recent years, functional food has been gaining popularity as more people look to not only eat healthily, but also take advantage of the additional benefits that certain foods can offer. But what exactly is functional food, where does the concept come from, and how can Föld help you maximize its benefits? Let’s explore this in detail.
What is Functional Food?
Functional food is a concept that goes beyond simple nutrition. It refers to the consumption of foods and ingredients that, in addition to providing basic nutrients, offer additional benefits for health and well-being. These foods can help prevent disease, improve quality of life and promote optimal health. The idea is that food plays an active role in maintaining and promoting health, not just in meeting basic nutritional needs.
Origin of the Term and First Uses
The term “functional food” was first used in Japan in the 1980s. Japanese scientists introduced the concept of “functional foods” to describe foods that, in addition to providing nutrition, have properties that may contribute to health beyond their traditional benefits. This concept was formalized with the creation of the Foods for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU) legislation, which regulated and promoted foods that offered specific health benefits.
Since then, functional food has expanded globally, becoming part of dietary practices and health and wellness products. This concept is now widely adopted and recognized as an effective approach to health promotion and disease prevention.
How Föld stands out in Functional Food
Föld, with its range of carefully formulated products, is a prime example of how functional nutrition can be incorporated into everyday life. Each Föld product is designed to not only provide essential nutrients, but also to offer additional functional benefits, helping to optimise health and wellbeing. Let’s explore the different Föld ranges and the specific benefits they offer.
Föld Imuno formulated to stimulate your immune system and protect cells from unwanted oxidation.
Föld Cardio with all the ingredients to help you have a healthy cardiovascular system, reduce fatigue, ensure the normal functioning of cell membranes and maintain normal cholesterol levels.
Föld Vital two products that give you vitality, helping you improve your physical and mental performance.
Föld Fit for when you need help controlling your weight or cleansing your body.
Föld Energy two products, one in snack format, that give you an energy boost for the whole day or for spontaneous needs.
Föld Zen to help you have greater focus and concentration and is a great ally in reducing the impact of perimenopause signs.
