Hava. A Word That Changed My Perspective—and My Relationship with Food
If you’ve been following Flavors & Balance, you know we talk a lot about true satiety.
It’s more than just not being hungry; it's that calm, satisfied feeling that fuels you, quiets cravings, and frankly, brings the joy back to eating.
It’s the heart of eating smarter, not less, and escaping the frustrating diet cycle for good.
This journey opened new doors—and eventually brought me a tool that felt like a breath of fresh air (which, in fact, is the meaning of the word Hava) in a world cluttered with confusing diet rules.
But before we get to the tool, let's revisit the breakthrough idea it's built upon.
The Breakthrough: Why Satiety Per Calorie (SPC) Changes Everything
For years, many of us felt trapped by traditional dieting.
Counting, restricting, yo-yoing – it was exhausting.
Then came Satiety Per Calorie (SPC), a concept grounded in solid science from researchers who truly understood how our bodies work.
It felt like a lightbulb moment – a well-studied system that made sense.
SPC simply measures how satisfying a food is for the calories it contains, focusing on quality and nutrient power (like protein and fiber) over just quantity.
The revolutionary part? Its simplicity.
Aim for an average SPC score around 60 or more for the day, and you naturally support effortless weight management.
Imagine the freedom!
No obsessive counting, no rigid timing.
Just understanding which foods truly nourish and satisfy you.
This concept provided the relief and clarity I’d been searching for.
Okay, Simple Concept... But How Do You Use It?
Understanding SPC is empowering, but calculating it for your everyday meals?
That’s where it gets tricky.
Manually tracking all the factors involved isn't practical for most of us.
This is where the right tool becomes invaluable.
Meet Hava: The Satiety Guide I Rely On
This brings me to the Hava app.
I tested the Hava app from day one and continue to use it daily—both personally and to ensure that Flavors & Balance recipes align with our satiety-focused principles.
Hava simplifies tracking Satiety Per Calorie (SPC), helping you understand how satisfying your meals are relative to their calorie content.
This clarity supports better food choices and aligns with our commitment to practical, science-based eating.
Keep reading—you'll see how simple it is in the next sections.
Here’s why it has become an essential tool for me:
Effortless Score Checking: Snap a photo, and Hava's AI gives you the SPC score and nutritional info. Instant feedback!
Learn Your Power Meals: Quickly see which of your favorite Mediterranean dishes are satiety stars and learn how simple swaps, boost your score and satisfaction.
Smart Support: Includes 'Ava,' an AI coach for questions and meal ideas.
Hava translates the powerful concept of SPC into practical, daily action, aligning perfectly with the Flavors & Balance mission: empowerment through knowledge and delicious food, not restrictive rules.
The Minds Behind Satiety Per Calorie
It's worth knowing that the concept of Satiety Per Calorie (SPC) wasn't just plucked from thin air.
It was developed and shaped by two respected physicians deeply involved in nutrition science:
Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt: Founder of Diet Doctor, one of the world’s largest low-carb and nutrition education platforms.
Dr. Ted Naiman: Author of The P:E Diet and Satiety Per Calorie, known for translating nutritional science into simple, practical tools.
Their pioneering work laid the foundation for tools like Hava—bringing clarity and structure to those ready to eat better, not less.
My Journey: From Diet Despair to Satiety & Joy (The Short Version!)
My passion is personal.
Six years ago, at 103kg and hating typical diets (especially as a food lover!), I felt stuck.
Satiety science was the revelation.
Applying these principles, supported by tools like Hava, led to sustainable weight loss (17kg gone, no yo-yo!), better health, and more energy approaching age 61.
It inspired Flavors & Balance, where I share recipes rigorously checked against these principles – I owe you that respect!
It's about the joy and freedom found in a sustainable lifestyle.
Being Upfront: Our Partnership
Because Hava aligns so perfectly with my philosophy and has been invaluable, I partnered with them.
Full transparency: using my link may earn a commission for Flavors & Balance.
This costs you nothing extra; in fact, it gives you the 15% discount we secured for our community, plus the free trial.
I only recommend tools I trust and use.
Ready to See Your Scores & Feel the Difference?
If you're ready to understand your meals better and apply satiety science easily, Hava is excellent.
What We Secured for Our Community:
A 1 week free trial.
A 15% discount on subscription after trial via this link:
More Than an App: F&B Support & Community
Remember, this journey is better together!
As part of Flavors & Balance:
I'm here for you: Ask me your questions about satiety, recipes, or Hava.
We Connect: Join our community chat for support and motivation. We encourage a weekly check-in for those using Hava via our link – sharing progress keeps us all inspired! (Greek and Romanian language chat groups coming soon to help and support each other in our own language.)
Delicious Recipes: High-satiety Mediterranean meals, always!
Finding Your Freedom
Ultimately, this is about finding your freedom – from confusing rules, constant hunger, and the yo-yo cycle.
Understanding SPC empowers you.
Tools like Hava make it practical.
Community makes it sustainable and joyful.
Let's embrace making peace with food and empowering our health, long-term.
Flavors & Balance. Helping you eat smarter, feel fuller, and live freer—one real meal at a time.