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Pieter Vogel

Pieter Vogel is a freelance science writer in Hilo, Hawaii, who writes for Biology Insights about human nutrition and metabolism. He began working in science writing in 2020 after assisting in research laboratories as an undergraduate. Vogel holds a degree in biochemistry from the University of Pittsburgh.

What Are the Six Classes of Nutrients and Their Functions?
How Many Polyphenols Should You Consume Per Day?
What Are Nutrients? Definition, Types, and Functions
Why Do We Need Food? The Science Explained
The Phosphorus Content in Different Cuts of Chicken
What Are Macro Minerals and Why Do You Need Them?
What Are the 6 Essential Nutrients?
What Are the 5 Main Nutrients and Their Functions?
What Are Minerals and Why Does Your Body Need Them?
Why Is It Important to Eat a Variety of Foods?
Why Are Macronutrients Important to Your Body?
Are Peanuts a Complete Protein?
Protein and Carbohydrates: Sources and Functions
How Much Nutrition Is in Seeds? A Complete Breakdown
What Is the Difference Between Diet and Nutrition?
Foods Rich in Micronutrients for a Healthy Diet
Does Cheese Make You Happy? The Science Explained
Is There Protein in Beer? What the Numbers Show
What to Eat During the MCAT for Optimal Focus
What Is the Difference Between Essential and Non-Essential Nutrients?
Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fat: What’s the Difference?
What Are the 90 Essential Nutrients for the Human Body?
What Is the Difference Between Micro and Macro Nutrients?
What Is Nutritional Value and Why Does It Matter?
How Much Protein in Nuts? A Breakdown by Type
Is Meat or Vegetables Healthier? A Nutritional Comparison
Why Do I Crave Apples? The Science Behind the Urge
What Are Non-Essential Amino Acids and What Do They Do?
What Nutrients Are Found in Vegetables?
What Nutrients Are in Grass? Macro & Micronutrients