Mulled wine is the most popular hot drink at German and Austrian Christmas markets. It is generally a winter-holiday drink, which a lot of people know as an “after-ski” drink. Around 40 million liters are drank every year during the season. Unfortunately, often cheaper wine is used, leading to the infamous hangover the next morning. EAT SMARTER has come up with a recipe so that you can try this European winter tradition at home without the dreaded headache the following day.

If your body isn’t producing important thyroid hormones, you are said to have and underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. EAT SMARTER will explain what causes this disease, how to prevent it and what you should be taken into account with regards to a proper diet with hypothyroidism.

What are superfoods? Can they help you lose weight? We will help you navigate these questions throughout the course of this article. You may have heard the term superfoods in regard to goji berries or avocados or flaxseed or any other trending health food. The term superfood simply refers to a food item that is rich in dietary nutrients or contains a particularly high quantity of specific nutrients such as antioxidants. For example, quinoa can be considered a superfood because it is a complete protein. The package of gummy worms hiding in your cupboard? Not a superfood.