Food
Diet changes for summer: tips for a lighter diet
Mantente hidratado y sustituye los platos contundentes por ensaladas, pasta fría y fruta fresca, opciones más ligeras, saludables y apetecibles.
Gluten: uncover the myths and truths
Esta proteína de origen vegetal aporta una textura elástica a panes y masas. Está muy presente en la alimentación y, al contrario de lo que muchos creen, ni es perjudicial ni causa un aumento de peso. Destapamos los principales mitos y verdades sobre el gluten.
10 foods that dietitians won’t eat
Popcorn, fibre bars and processed food make the nutritionists’ blacklist.
We keep them in the pantry as treats and snacks, but there are many foods we should toss out because they provide no nutritional value and are bad for our health.
Nutrition experts are clear. Popcorn, pastries and froz […]
The healing power of herbal teas
We’ve put together a list of the most effective herbal teas to boost your physical and emotional well-being.
Nature provides a tremendous variety of plants that help detox the body, prevent infections and replenish energy.
Drinking one of these herbal teas is also a great excuse to relax or g […]
Do you know what your “second brain” is?
Your digestive system is connected to your state of mind and is responsible for 70% of your body’s defences.
Manage stress and keep your microbiota healthy and happy.
Sources:
The “Second Brain”: Revealing the Logic of the Gut. 9 October 2021. National Geographic.
Know Your Digestive Syste […]
Does vitamin c help prevent the flu?
No, and it’s been scientifically proven.
At best, it can help reduce symptoms and shorten their duration.
Sources:
Hemilä H, Chalker E. Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Jan 31;2013(1):CD000980. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000980.pub4. PMID: […]
Avoid drinking coffee 4-6 hours before going to sleep…
… so that it doesn’t affect your sleep.
This is how long it takes for the body to metabolise caffeine.
If it really affects you, stop drinking it after midday.
Sources:
Drake C, Roehrs T, Shambroom J, Roth T. Caffeine effects on sleep taken 0, 3, or 6 hours before going to bed. J Clin Sle […]
Did you know that almonds…
… are one of the most calcium-rich foods?
They provide 254 mg per 100 g, twice as much as milk.
Sources:
Osteoporosis: what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Spanish Rheumatology Foundation.
The best calcium-rich foods. Elisenda Carballido. Botanical Online 12 april, 2021.
Immunonutrition, or how food boosts your defences
Eat kiwi or citrus fruit for breakfast, add seeds to your meals and eat pulses three times a week.
Don’t let indigestion spoil your festive season
Eating slowly, drinking water and avoiding coffee can relieve stomach upset.
The large meals typical at this time of year can affect your digestion. This indigestion may manifest itself in the form of heartburn, discomfort or abdominal pain.
Tips for good digestion
Small portions. Cut down on […]
The recipes that will make you always want to eat packed lunches
Give your packed lunches a fresh twist! Here are some healthy and original ideas.
The life of packed lunches can be uninspiring, especially if we can’t think of new recipes or if we prepare them at the last minute.
Making simple, tasty, and balanced dishes can be done. Here are some quick, re […]
Foods with antioxidant superpower for this autumn
Purple-hued vegetables have anthocyanins, very beneficial natural substances
Many seasonal vegetables turn purple due to their anthocyanin content. These are powerful antioxidants, which help prevent coronary heart disease, delay cellular aging and strengthen the immune system.
8 purple foods […]
What causes dehydration? This is what you need to know
Find out which factors can make you lose too much water, and increase your water intake.
In summer, the body can lose (through sweating and breathing) between 2.5 and 3 litres of water per day. Therefore, it is important to drink more than 3 litres a day.
But not only hot days may cause us to […]
How to create an urban vegetable garden on your balcony
Get ready to grow your own vegetables and you will gain physical and emotional health.
Being in touch with the land, vegetation and nature is essential in our lives. There is evidence that regular contemplation of nature boosts the immune system and helps people live longer and healthier lives […]
Do you know what’s in the perfect salad? (And no, it’s not lettuce)
Dare to improve your salads with varied and tasty foods to turn them into a five star dish.
The perfect salad is that which provides a good number of nutrients so that our body works perfectly.
6 keys for a healthy and original salad
Lettuce alone does not a salad make. There is nothing to kee […]
Real Food (or food Granny would make)
Put your apron on and take out the classic recipe book
Real Food is not just another fashionable food trend, it’s a lifestyle that avoids the consumption of processed foods and defends traditional food that, as has been proven, improves our health.
The 4 basic presmises of a realfooder
- Re […]
4 dishes that will improve your mood
These recipes, full of colour and nutrients, bring a boost of positive energy.
Some foods can help to keep our mood on a high. Also, by combining them in simple ways, we can obtain tasty and very healthy dishes.
Salmon and potato timbale. Wash 3 potatoes and boil them without peeling. Cut 2 o […]
7 foods to prevent colds
Colds appear when our defences aren’t capable of beating the viruses that the body faces.
Suitable nutrition (rich in natural vegetables) is essential for maintaining our immune system in good condition and defending us from microorganisms.
The best vegetables for preventing colds
- Yoghurt […]
5 tips for eating healthily and not getting bored
Make original dishes, both delicious and good for your health, without falling into a routine
Following a healthy diet does not mean always eating salad and grilled chicken breast. There are lots of fun, tasty and nutritious recipes that are not only good for you, but will also make your day.
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Moringa, a new “superfood” in our diet
Popularly known as the “tree of life” and considered a natural antibiotic, it can provide many benefits to the human body if it is included in the diet.
What is moringa?
Moringa is a tree originally from India, which is popular in Asia and South America and is starting to find its place in Eu […]
How to reduce sugar in your meals
An excess of free sugars in our diet is linked to a greater risk of obesity, diabetes and a deteriorated cardiovascular health.
Sugar is a chemical substance that can be produced both in a natural and artificial way. The majority of the foods that we eat (except for meat) contain natural sugar […]