Jerome Verbeek Orthomolecular & CPNI therapist

01/05/2026

Green asparagus with chicken and... POTATOES! Yes, and for a very important reason! 🌱🥔 THE ACID-BASE BALANCE

It is May, so green asparagus is back in season! A delicious light meal for the weekend, but this combination does much more for your body than just taste good. It actually helps you stay in balance.

Our modern, Western diet often causes our bodies to become slightly 'acidic' without us noticing (a mild chronic acidosis). In the long run, this is a significant burden on your system and can play a role in stiff joints, bone problems, and even stomach complaints. To compensate for that acid, your body needs alkaline (de-acidifying) minerals. Potassium, in particular, contributes significantly.

And that is where good old potato comes into play! Potatoes are surprisingly alkaline due to their high potassium content. You can also make them resistant first (pre-boil and cool), but that’s a topic for another blog ;)

👨‍🍳 Here is the golden cooking tip:

Preferably do not boil your potatoes, but steam them instead! If you boil potatoes in plenty of water, you essentially pour half of that valuable, alkalizing potassium down the drain along with the cooking liquid. What a waste! Steaming preserves the minerals much better.

Together with the green asparagus (also nice and alkaline) and a good piece of chicken, you have a meal that is perfectly balanced.

I wish you a wonderful and relaxing weekend! ☀️

👉 Would you like to read more about how you can support these kinds of bodily processes through nutrition and lifestyle? Feel free to take a look at my website: www.jeromeverbeek.nl

16/04/2026

Is your brain (or your child's) getting the right building blocks? 🧠🏗️
With ADHD, we often look at behaviour and genes. But aren't we forgetting something very essential in doing so? Your brain is a physical organ. It also needs fuel and building blocks.

In this video 4 minute video I compare the brain to a house. If your gut isn't functioning properly or you are missing essential minerals and fatty acids, you have the blueprint, but not the bricks. The result? Restlessness, sleep disorders, concentration problems, and 'fog' in your head.

I discuss:

✅ The direct link between the gut and ADHD symptoms.

✅ Why 'eating healthy' is sometimes not enough (absorption problems!).

✅ How we detect deficiencies using laboratory testing.

Do you want to address this?

I have created a special page where I delve deeper into this approach. You can also schedule your free introductory meeting directly there. See the first comment for the link.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter! 🐣 On the menu today: shrimp. But did you already know *this* about these little powerhouses? 🦐

During the Easter holidays, there is plenty of cooking and enjoyment. I have shrimp on the table this weekend. Not only because they are deliciously fresh and spring-like, but also because, from an orthomolecular perspective, they secretly have quite a lot to offer for your health.

Did you know that shrimp are packed with iodine and selenium? These are two minerals that are absolutely essential for a well-functioning thyroid and your hormone balance. There is even a little bit of ready-made thyroid hormone in the head. Additionally, they provide great omega-3 fatty acids, which are important building blocks for your brain and nervous system.

⚠️ But do pay attention in the supermarket:

Healthy eating starts with the origin. The ASC labels and import regulations for farmed shrimp are constantly improving. For example, the use of antibiotics is no longer permitted. However, residual contamination remains, just like with any animal, so choose ASC-certified farmed large shrimp species and eat them once every 2 weeks, or add some sulforaphane or other toxin binders.

👨‍🍳 Quick preparation tip:
Shrimp require very little. Fry them briefly in the shell (really just a few minutes, otherwise they become tough!) in good coconut or avocado oil with plenty of garlic, paprika, sea salt, and perhaps some chili powder. Deveining is not necessary unless you already have sensitive intestines or are going to eat a lot of shrimp.

I wish you a wonderful, relaxing, and healthy Easter weekend! Enjoy it. 🌷

👉 Want to read more about how nutrition can support your hormones, thyroid, or gut? Feel free to take a look at my website www.jeromeverbeek.com

Vrolijk Pasen! 🐣 Vandaag op het menu: garnalen. Maar wist je dít al over deze kleine krachtpatsers? 🦐

Tijdens de paasdagen wordt er volop gekookt en genoten. Bij mij staan er dit weekend garnalen op tafel. Niet alleen omdat ze heerlijk fris en lente-achtig zijn, maar ook omdat ze vanuit orthomoleculair perspectief stiekem heel wat te bieden hebben voor je gezondheid.

Wist je dat garnalen bomvol jodium en selenium zitten? Dit zijn twee mineralen die absoluut essentieel zijn voor een goed werkende schildklier en je hormoonbalans. Er zit zelfs een beetje kant en klaar schildklierhormoon in de kop. Daarnaast leveren ze mooie omega-3 vetzuren, wat weer belangrijke bouwstenen zijn voor je brein en zenuwstelsel.

⚠️ Maar let wel even op in de supermarkt:
Gezond eten begint bij de herkomst. Inmiddels worden de ASC keurmerken en importwetgevingen van kweekgarnalen steeds beter. Antibiotica gebruik wordt bv niet langer toegestaan. Maar er is nog altijd sprake van restverontreiniging zoals bij elk dier, dus kies voor ASC gekeurde kweek van grote garnaalsoorten en eet het eens per 2 weken of voeg wat Sulforafaan of andere toxine binders toe.

👨‍🍳 Korte bereidingstip:
Garnalen hebben heel weinig nodig. Bak ze kort in de schil (echt maar een paar minuutjes, anders worden ze taai!) in een goede kokos of avocado olie met flink wat knoflook, paprikapoeder, zeezout en misschien wat chilipoeder. Ontdarmen hoeft niet tenzij je zelf al gevoelige darmen of erg veel garnalen gaat eten.

Ik wens jullie een prachtig, ontspannen en gezond paasweekend toe! Geniet ervan. 🌷

👉 Meer lezen over hoe voeding je hormonen, schildklier of darmen kan ondersteunen? Neem rustig een kijkje op mijn website: www.jeromeverbeek.nl

22/03/2026

Sauerkraut mash with salmon 🐟 But today, let's not focus on the fish... we're talking about the real star of this plate: unpasteurized sauerkraut!

Fermented vegetables are an absolute gift for your gut flora. Why? Because real, organic sauerkraut (from the barrel, not heated!) is actually a 3-in-1 package for your gut:

🌱 Prebiotics: The fibers from the cabbage provide the perfect food for your own good gut bacteria.

🦠 Probiotics: Thanks to the fermentation process, it is packed with live, beneficial lactic acid bacteria.

✨ Postbiotics: During fermentation, those bacteria produce super useful substances (such as acids) that help protect and repair your intestinal wall.

⚠️ But beware: healthy is not *always* healthy for everyone.

As an orthomolecular therapist, I regularly see people in my practice who actually develop problems from these types of 'superfoods'. Fermented foods are highly concentrated and can contain or release a lot of histamine. Do you frequently suffer from a bloated stomach, cramps, or a histamine intolerance? Then a large portion of sauerkraut might actually be too much of a good thing and trigger symptoms. Sometimes, the intestinal wall needs to become healthier before this type of food is tolerated well. So, always listen to your own body!

👨‍🍳 My cooking tips for the tastiest mashed potatoes:

Sauté the onions for a long time over very low heat in a splash of oil. This caramelizes them and makes them deliciously sweet.

Pre-cook the potatoes and sauerkraut briefly, then mash away!

Add the onions and season everything with garlic, a generous spoonful of mustard, pepper, and Celtic sea salt.

The golden tip: Try replacing the potatoes with pumpkin! Specifically the 'Red Kuri' (Hokkaido pumpkin). The slightly sweet, nutty flavor of this pumpkin combined with the fresh tartness of the sauerkraut is truly fantastic. 🎃

Does your stomach often react strongly to food, and are you struggling to figure out the cause? On my website, I explain how we can investigate and address these types of intestinal issues step by step.

👉 Read more at: www.jeromeverbeek.nl/darmklachten

Zuurkoolstamppot met zalm 🐟 Maar vandaag even geen focus op de vis... we hebben het over de échte ster van dit bord: ongepasteuriseerde zuurkool!

Gefermenteerde groenten zijn een absolute cadeautje voor je darmflora. Waarom? Omdat echte, biologische zuurkool (uit het vat, niet verhit!) eigenlijk een 3-in-1 pakket is voor je buik:

🌱 Prebiotica: De vezels uit de kool vormen de perfecte voeding voor jouw eigen goede darmbacteriën.
🦠 Probiotica: Door het fermentatieproces zit het bomvol levende, goede melkzuurbacteriën.
✨ Postbiotica: Tijdens het fermenteren maken die bacteriën super nuttige stofjes aan (zoals zuren) die helpen om je darmwand te beschermen en te herstellen.

⚠️ Maar let op: gezond is niet áltijd voor iedereen gezond.
Als orthomoleculair therapeut zie ik regelmatig mensen in de praktijk die juist klachten krijgen van dit soort 'superfoods'. Gefermenteerde voeding is namelijk erg geconcentreerd en kan veel histamine bevatten of vrijmaken. Heb je snel last van een opgeblazen buik, krampen of een histamine-intolerantie? Dan kan een flinke portie zuurkool juist te veel van het goede zijn en klachten uitlokken. Soms moet een darmwand eerst gezonder worden voordat dit soort voeding goed valt. Luister dus altijd naar je eigen lichaam!

👨‍🍳 Mijn kooktips voor de lekkerste stamppot:

Fruit de uien lang en op héél laag vuur in een scheutje olie. Hierdoor karamelliseren ze en worden ze heerlijk zoet.

Aardappelen voorgekookt en zuurkool eventjes opwarmen en stampen maar!

Doe de uien erbij en breng alles op smaak met knoflook, een flinke lepel mosterd, peper en Keltisch zeezout.

De gouden tip: Vervang de aardappelen eens door pompoen! Specifiek de 'Rode Kuri' (Hokkaido pompoen). De lichtzoete, nootachtige smaak van deze pompoen in combinatie met het friszure van de zuurkool is echt fantastisch. 🎃

Reageert jouw buik vaak heftig op voeding en kom je er zelf niet goed uit waar het aan ligt? Op mijn website leg ik uit hoe we dit soort darmklachten stap voor stap kunnen uitzoeken en aanpakken.

👉 Lees meer via: www.jeromeverbeek.nl/darmklachten

06/02/2026

Ramen bliss without pork? This is how you get that classic creamy flavor! 🍜🐟

Many people think that a truly good, "fatty" ramen soup can only be made with pork broth simmered for hours. But what if you don't want to use pork (or even chicken) as a base?

My secret for a pescatarian version that tastes just as rich: Salmon combined with sesame tahini. The natural fats from the salmon and the creaminess of the tahini give the broth exactly that deep, satisfying texture we love, but packed with healthy omega-3 fats! 🧠✨

What's in my bowl?

- Chicken broth base with rich miso paste.
- Brown rice noodles (deliciously gluten-free!).
- Toppings: A perfectly soft-boiled egg, crispy bok choy, scallions, bean sprouts, and roasted black sesame seeds.

Proof that healthy eating and comfort food go hand in hand. No calorie counting, just nourishing your body with the right nutrients.
Would you like to try this healthy version?

Let me know in the comments! 👇

Ramen-geluk zonder varkensvlees? Zo krijg je die klassieke romige smaak! 🍜🐟

Veel mensen denken dat een écht goede, "vettige" ramen-soep alleen kan met urenlang getrokken varkensbouillon. Maar wat als je geen varkensvlees (of zelfs kip) wilt gebruiken als basis?

Mijn geheim voor een pescotarische versie die net zo rijk smaakt: Zalm gecombineerd met sesamtahin. De natuurlijke vetten uit de zalm en de romigheid van de tahin geven de bouillon precies die diepe, bevredigende structuur waar we zo van houden, maar dan vol gezonde omega 3-vetten! 🧠✨

Wat zit er in mijn kom?

- Basis van bouillon met rijke Miso-pasta.
- Bruine rijst noodles (lekker glutenvrij!).
- Toppings: Een perfect zachtgekookt eitje, knapperige paksoi, bosui, taugé en zwarte geroosterde sesamzaadjes.

Het bewijs dat gezond eten en 'comfort food' perfect samen gaan. Geen calorieën tellen, maar gewoon je lichaam voeden met de juiste bouwstoffen.

Zou jij deze gezonde variant eens willen proberen? Laat het weten in de reacties! 👇

15/01/2026

Headline: ⚠️ BREAKING: The biggest nutritional revolution in 40 years!

It's official: the American Dietary Guidelines (DGA 2025-2030) have just been radically overhauled. This isn't a minor adjustment; it's a complete earthquake. 🌍

What's going on? For 40 years, people were told to be careful with calories, avoid fats, and make grains the foundation of their diet. The familiar pyramid was sacred. But those days are over. 🛑

The biggest changes at a glance:

The pyramid upside down: The new guidelines place unprocessed proteins, healthy fats, and vegetables at the top as the foundation. Grains? They've been moved to the smallest point at the bottom.

Protein boost: The recommendation for protein has increased dramatically. Where we were at 0.8 grams per kg of body weight for decades, the new target is now 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kg. That's almost double the benefits for optimal health and muscle retention! 💪

End to fatphobia: Full-fat dairy and animal fats are no longer condemned, as long as they come from unprocessed sources.

War on 'Ultra-Processed': The focus is now firmly on "Real Food" and avoiding artificial additives and refined sugars.

This is a recognition of what has been clamoring for years in orthomolecular medicine. Science has finally come around.

What do you think of this change? Is it time for us in Europe to follow suit? 👇

09/01/2026

Did you know that ostrich steak is a truly forgotten superfood? 🥩✨

As an orthomolecular therapist, I'm happy to choose this. It combines the best of both worlds: the power of red meat (iron!), but with the lightness of poultry.

The benefits at a glance: ✅ Nutrients: Extremely lean and with more beneficial fatty acids than chicken. ✅ Wellbeing: Ostriches don't tolerate industrialization; they need free range and space. ✅ Sustainable: A much smaller ecological footprint than traditional livestock.

Healthy for you and a conscious choice for the planet. 🍽️🌿

P.S. My new website is live! You can now schedule a consultation there. Link in bio. ✨

01/01/2026

New year, new website, new rates and reimbursements 🌱

I've been working hard on a completely redesigned website recently. With more free articles and videos, a clearer explanation of my approach, and reduced rates to make guidance more accessible.

Are you working on your health and struggling with issues like fatigue, gut problems, stress, or excess weight? Then I invite you to take a look around.

Treatments are now (partially) covered by supplementary insurance, and a free introductory consultation remains available.

Ik begeleid mensen via voeding en leefstijl bij uiteenlopende gezondheidsklachten. Gratis kennismaking en afspraken zowel op de praktijk als online mogelijk.

01/11/2021

👉 Irritable Bowel Syndrome and your gut flora 👈

People with irritable bowel syndrome suffer from damage and hypersensitivity of the nerves surrounding their intestines. Bad bacteria, fungi, and parasites can all contribute to damage to the gut lining and surrounding nerves. What can you do about it?

Read my full article (3 min) here by clicking the button!

I too was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome when I was 13. Now I help my clients with it and they make huge improvements. Want to know how? Click here!

12/07/2021

🥵 POST-COVID SYNDROME 🥵👉 Tired, shortness of breath, concentration problems?

1. Take certain supplements like vitamin C, D and NAC
2. Do hypercapnia breathing exercises
3. Get good nights of deep sleep

Read my full article by clicking on the button!