Sherlock's Food Files
Food Sherlock: Searching for clues between food, myths and molecules
Welcome to the secret files of Food Sherlock – where we search for the fingerprint behind the supposedly healthy smoothie and uncover the truth behind vitamin pills.
Hardly any other area is as densely paved with half-truths as the world of nutrition. Superfoods with superpowers, miracle cures in capsules, detox weeks that supposedly cure everything – but what's behind all this? And what is simply clever marketing in disguise?
Detective work begins where marketing ends
With a keen eye, a healthy dose of skepticism, and scientific intuition, we delve into the world of nutrients, supplements, and biochemical processes. We examine studies, dissect statements, and shed light on the darkness – always with the goal of being understandable, well-founded, and free of technical jargon.
Biochemistry for everyone – without a magnifying glass
Nutrition is more than just counting calories. Every bite triggers a complex interplay of enzymes, hormones, and cellular mechanisms in the body – almost like a well-timed crime scene. And us? We'll tell you how this case unfolds – vividly, in everyday terms, and always with an eye for the essentials.
What awaits you in Sherlock's Food Files?
🔎 Myths under the microscope: We show what really lies behind popular nutrition trends.
🧪 Dietary supplements under scrutiny: useful or simply a gimmick?
🧬 Biochemistry for the curious: Explained in an understandable way – from digestion to cellular energy.
💊 Food meets medicine: Where food and medicine (not always) go well together.
🧠 Health topics beyond food: Because sometimes the trail leads to other exciting corners of the body.
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Sherlock's Food Files

🔍 Calories: The big number that says little
Why a measure from the machine age still distorts our view of nutrition today – and what we can do better A contribution from Food Sherlock – Food Files “You...
🔍 Calories: The big number that says little
Why a measure from the machine age still distorts our view of nutrition today – and what we can do better A contribution from Food Sherlock – Food Files “You...

Vanilla's Forgotten Hero: How a 12-Year-Old Sla...
Vanilla – it's found in countless desserts, perfumes, and baked goods. But hardly anyone knows the dramatic story behind the world's most expensive spice after saffron. Did you know that...
Vanilla's Forgotten Hero: How a 12-Year-Old Sla...
Vanilla – it's found in countless desserts, perfumes, and baked goods. But hardly anyone knows the dramatic story behind the world's most expensive spice after saffron. Did you know that...

Back to meat? Why more and more people are turn...
For a long time, veganism was a real megatrend – especially in the media. Influencers, documentaries, and food startups presented avoiding animal products as the key to health, animal welfare,...
Back to meat? Why more and more people are turn...
For a long time, veganism was a real megatrend – especially in the media. Influencers, documentaries, and food startups presented avoiding animal products as the key to health, animal welfare,...

Water consumption of beef: How much thirst is o...
When we think of water consumption, most people think of dripping faucets or long showers. But the real water guzzler is often in the kitchen—or more precisely, on our plates....
Water consumption of beef: How much thirst is o...
When we think of water consumption, most people think of dripping faucets or long showers. But the real water guzzler is often in the kitchen—or more precisely, on our plates....

Bouillon cubes & concentrated stock: Spicy, pra...
Bouillon cubes and concentrated stock are an essential part of many kitchens. They save time, add flavor quickly, and can be stored forever. But a closer look reveals that most...
Bouillon cubes & concentrated stock: Spicy, pra...
Bouillon cubes and concentrated stock are an essential part of many kitchens. They save time, add flavor quickly, and can be stored forever. But a closer look reveals that most...

🌿 Anti-stress complex: exotic in a glass or rea...
Cacao, Reishi, Ashwagandha, Griffonia, Gotu Kola, Ginkgo... Sounds like the lineup for a spiritual superfood retreat – but it's actually the ingredients list of a new "anti-stress complex." The promise:...
🌿 Anti-stress complex: exotic in a glass or rea...
Cacao, Reishi, Ashwagandha, Griffonia, Gotu Kola, Ginkgo... Sounds like the lineup for a spiritual superfood retreat – but it's actually the ingredients list of a new "anti-stress complex." The promise:...

Sugar with a pharmacy price: How Glucosum pasti...
20 francs for 30 lozenges – with sugar, glucose, and an outdated active ingredient? Welcome to the curious cosmos of over-the-counter pharmacy products. Beneath the scientific-sounding label "Glucosum 200 mg...
Sugar with a pharmacy price: How Glucosum pasti...
20 francs for 30 lozenges – with sugar, glucose, and an outdated active ingredient? Welcome to the curious cosmos of over-the-counter pharmacy products. Beneath the scientific-sounding label "Glucosum 200 mg...

Nutrients without effect? – Why legislation i...
In the European Union and Switzerland, clear regulations apply: Foods and food supplements may not have or promise any therapeutic effect. What at first sounds like consumer protection leads to...
Nutrients without effect? – Why legislation i...
In the European Union and Switzerland, clear regulations apply: Foods and food supplements may not have or promise any therapeutic effect. What at first sounds like consumer protection leads to...

The case of ultra-processed foods
An analysis by Sherlock, Food Sherlock Humans are strange creatures. They crave truth, but they love illusion. This paradox is particularly evident in the food world: under the buzzword "ultra-processed...
The case of ultra-processed foods
An analysis by Sherlock, Food Sherlock Humans are strange creatures. They crave truth, but they love illusion. This paradox is particularly evident in the food world: under the buzzword "ultra-processed...

Hero Jam: 100% fruit – genuinely fruity or clev...
Jam is a classic breakfast staple – fruity, sweet, and familiar. The Hero brand advertises its strawberry jam with the slogan "100% made from fruit." But what exactly does that...
Hero Jam: 100% fruit – genuinely fruity or clev...
Jam is a classic breakfast staple – fruity, sweet, and familiar. The Hero brand advertises its strawberry jam with the slogan "100% made from fruit." But what exactly does that...

Lithium – The silent hero in the brain
Battery or brain booster? If the word "lithium" immediately brings to mind smartphone batteries, that's no surprise. But you should definitely rethink that. Because what few people know is that...
Lithium – The silent hero in the brain
Battery or brain booster? If the word "lithium" immediately brings to mind smartphone batteries, that's no surprise. But you should definitely rethink that. Because what few people know is that...

“Further research is needed” – Why studies ofte...
…and why real nutritional knowledge should be based on biochemistry rather than hype Whether studies on vitamin D, fasting, superfoods or inflammatory processes – the end result is almost always...
“Further research is needed” – Why studies ofte...
…and why real nutritional knowledge should be based on biochemistry rather than hype Whether studies on vitamin D, fasting, superfoods or inflammatory processes – the end result is almost always...

What is really behind citric acid?
When we hear "citric acid," we immediately think of fresh lemons. But the truth is different: The citric acid in our food usually doesn't come from the fruit itself, but...
What is really behind citric acid?
When we hear "citric acid," we immediately think of fresh lemons. But the truth is different: The citric acid in our food usually doesn't come from the fruit itself, but...

AG1 & Co: When marketing becomes more impor...
The nutritional supplement industry has a problem. While reputable providers focus on research, transparency, and quality, brands with large advertising budgets – and questionable health claims – are increasingly dominating....
AG1 & Co: When marketing becomes more impor...
The nutritional supplement industry has a problem. While reputable providers focus on research, transparency, and quality, brands with large advertising budgets – and questionable health claims – are increasingly dominating....

Not all fats are created equal – a differentiat...
Fats have played an ambivalent role in nutritional science discussions for decades. While they fulfill an indispensable physiological function as energy sources, building blocks for cell membranes, and carriers of...
Not all fats are created equal – a differentiat...
Fats have played an ambivalent role in nutritional science discussions for decades. While they fulfill an indispensable physiological function as energy sources, building blocks for cell membranes, and carriers of...

From compassion to agriculture: food as the cra...
When did civilization begin? This seemingly simple question takes us deep into the origins of humanity. Anthropologist Margaret Mead once provided a surprising answer: It wasn't the first tools or...
From compassion to agriculture: food as the cra...
When did civilization begin? This seemingly simple question takes us deep into the origins of humanity. Anthropologist Margaret Mead once provided a surprising answer: It wasn't the first tools or...

Milk and mucus formation: A naturopathic-bioche...
In naturopathy, the consumption of cow's milk has always been viewed with nuance. It is often critically questioned, particularly in cases of respiratory diseases, skin problems, or chronic mucus buildup...
Milk and mucus formation: A naturopathic-bioche...
In naturopathy, the consumption of cow's milk has always been viewed with nuance. It is often critically questioned, particularly in cases of respiratory diseases, skin problems, or chronic mucus buildup...

It is easy to proselytize with a full stomach
Why it is arrogant to dictate from Europe what the rest of the world should eat Food is a passionate topic of debate in Europe. Few topics ignite as much...
It is easy to proselytize with a full stomach
Why it is arrogant to dictate from Europe what the rest of the world should eat Food is a passionate topic of debate in Europe. Few topics ignite as much...

What happens to starch when rice, pasta or pota...
Did you know that cooked rice or potato salad can be healthier than freshly cooked ones? This is due to a fascinating phenomenon called resistant starch . Sounds complicated? Don't...
What happens to starch when rice, pasta or pota...
Did you know that cooked rice or potato salad can be healthier than freshly cooked ones? This is due to a fascinating phenomenon called resistant starch . Sounds complicated? Don't...

Drinkable meals – quick, convenient… but really...
Why you should think twice about liquid meals Drinkable meals are all the rage: Shake up, drink, and you're full – all in just a few minutes. Sounds like a...
Drinkable meals – quick, convenient… but really...
Why you should think twice about liquid meals Drinkable meals are all the rage: Shake up, drink, and you're full – all in just a few minutes. Sounds like a...