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KfW loans – if credit institutions refuse – KfW loans from the federal government are granted to renovate houses or apartments in an energy-efficient manner or to renovate them in an age-appropriate manner. But the loans are not granted directly by KfW, but by savings banks and banks. And they prefer to arrange their own loans, because more money can be made with them. “Marktcheck” viewers from Hirrlingen who wanted to renovate their house in an energy-efficient way had to experience this too. Different banks do not want to provide them with a KfW loan, but they do with an in-house modernization loan. “Marktcheck” picks up the question. Probiotics – miracle cures or a waste of money? They come in capsules, yogurts or as a powder: probiotics. They contain viable strains of bacteria. And they should be real all-rounders: Some supposedly strengthen the immune system, others regulate the intestinal activity or are supposed to help with allergies. Others are advertised that they make it easier to lose weight or help with stress. But how great are the “miracle cures” actually? And why are most probiotics usually dietary supplements rather than drugs? “Marktcheck” is looking for clues. Warming blankets – which one ensures a good night’s sleep? Warm blankets should keep your own bed comfortably warm even in the cold season. But how well does it work? And is it worth spending more than three times as much on the warming pad? “Marktcheck” buys various products and has them checked in the laboratory for electrical safety, heat distribution and power consumption. In addition, twins from Bad Dürrheim do the practice check. Is it even getting too warm? And how comfortable is it? “Marktcheck” does the test. Spicy food – how important are chillies and co.? Spicy foods are widely recognized for their positive side effects. Chilies, for example, are said to stimulate the circulation and, depending on the case, even release happiness hormones. Alexander Hicks from Göppingen, who is now one of the largest chilli growers in Europe, speaks about his chilli experience. The Kaiserslautern bistro chef Holger Jacobs shows how harmoniously ginger or horseradish complement a starter or main course as a spicy addition. And in the studio, “Marktcheck” nutrition expert Sabine Schütze explains the health benefits of mustard oils.
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