Katia Annousi is a clinical dietician specializing in eating disorders and bowel diseases. She is also involved in vegetarian nutrition and takes care of people who wish to transition to vegetarianism.

Her approach is holistic, meaning she is interested in the health of the individual through their diet which goes beyond the usual nutritional approaches and focuses on the individual and their uniqueness. The goal is to avoid deprivation diets with an emphasis on gradual improvements, acquiring the right mindset while adopting healthy habits over time.

She is continuing her studies in psychology in the area of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps manage eating disorders and other mental disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Katia's Articles

Iron: One of the most important minerals in the body

Iron is a widely distributed metal in nature and is particularly important for the human body. It is retained in large quantities in the body and about 90% is reabsorbed and reused every day.

Glucosamine: What are its benefits to the joints?

Glucosamine is produced and found naturally in the human body. The body uses glucosamine to build and repair cartilage.

Calcium: The protagonist in bone health..and more

Calcium is a mineral that is not produced in the body, which is why diet is the main source of calcium and plays an important role in bone and dental health.

Intermittent Fasting: The ideal diet for weight loss?

Fasting is known to be one of the oldest traditions in the world and has been used in various communities for either cultural or religious reasons, as well as a healing method for illnesses in the past.

Magnesium: The properties and everything you need to know

Magnesium is a vital mineral for the normal functioning of the body, being a co-factor for over 300 reactions that help maintain blood pressure and heart rate at normal levels, as well as strong bones.

Zinc: How you can deal with winter infections with one of the most important minerals?

Zinc is one of the 24 essential minerals for our body, found in a variety of plant and animal foods, but it can also be taken in supplement form, where it is recommended.

I have water retention: How can I get rid of it?

You may experience weight fluctuations from one day to the other. This is most likely due to water retention, which can occur for a variety of reasons and is usually temporary and harmless.

Ketogenic or Keto Diet: What is it and for whom is being addressed?

Keto diet or ketogenic diet was originally used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy in children, as it appears to reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures.

Gluten: What is it, in which foods and drinks we can find it and when to avoid it?

Gluten is a protein found in many grains, including wheat, barley, rye and triticale - a cross between wheat and rye.

Cholesterol: How to reduce it and which food & supplements can help?

Cholesterol is a lipid produced by the liver and is required by the body for vitamin D production, the formation of the layers of cell membranes and the production of certain hormones, such as estrogen.

Vitamin B12: How do I achieve normal values and what is the effect on our mental health?

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential vitamin that the body needs but cannot produce on its own.

World Food Day 2023: Learn how a Vegan diet can be balanced!

More and more people are deciding to become vegan, i.e. strictly vegetarian, for ethical, environmental or health reasons. Vegan and vegetarian diets seem to be among the top dietary trends, but there is evidence that some people have been following a predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet for centuries.

Vitamin B complex: functions, foods, deficiency and supplements

Vitamin B is the name for a group of eight B vitamins that are essential for the healthy functioning of the body, while vitamin B complex is a supplement containing all the B vitamins you need each day.