NUTRITION AND HAIR HEALTH

La nutrición y el cabello

  The health of your hair is a constant concern for many people, and while topical products can help maintain its condition, what we eat plays an even more important role in its growth, strength, and shine. Our strands are primarily made of keratin, a protein that requires specific nutrients to regenerate and stay healthy. […]

PLANT-BASED PROTEINS: THEIR IMPORTANCE IN OUR DIET

Las proteínas vegetales

  When your nutritionist tells you you need to include proteins in your diet, you probably imagine a good beef steak, some fried eggs, a Greek yogurt, or maybe even a whey protein shake if you do sports or physical activity. Well, it’s important to understand that all of these are animal-based proteins, but plant-based […]

MILK AND WATER KEFIR: ANCESTRAL BEVERAGES WITH MANY BENEFITS

kefir

  Did you know that kefir is a dense, acidic, and slightly effervescent fermented drink, traditionally produced by fermenting lactose or sucrose with grains composed of different microorganisms? And that besides being delicious, it has beneficial health properties? The word comes from the Turkish “keif,” meaning “pleasant taste”, “pleasant sensation” or “feeling good.” ITS ORIGIN […]

PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE AND HOW DO THEY BENEFIT ME?

Los probióticos y los prebióticos

  Although probiotics and prebiotics sound very similar, it’s important to distinguish them, as each has a distinct meaning and a different impact when consumed. While a probiotic refers to a live microorganism that benefits health, a prebiotic is “the food” for this microorganism. Probiotics consume prebiotics, becoming “stronger” and carrying out their health-promoting actions […]

GINGER AND TURMERIC: THEIR BENEFITS AGAINST INFLAMMATION

La inflamación

  Over the past decades, in developed and developing countries, we have been exposed to a lifestyle that unfortunately leads us to unhealthy habits, such as consuming high-calorie foods and leading sedentary lives. This has caused a silent societal problem that can harm our health: inflammation. Inflammation is a natural response of our immune system […]

INFUSIONS: PLEASURE AND HEALTH

Las infusiones

  Infusions, with their wide variety of flavors and properties, are a delicious comforting beverage and have health benefits. From relaxation to improving digestion, every infusion carries with it a purpose. INFUSIONS FOR RELAXATION: CHAMOMILE AND LAVENDER If you need to slow down your body after a hectic day, chamomile and lavender infusion are your […]

CHRISTMAS DISHES ON THE WORLD’S TABLES

Los platos de Navidad

  Christmas is celebrated in many corners of the world and immerses us in a very interesting and diverse cultural diversity. While in some countries it is a celebration rooted in tradition, in others it is not celebrated in the same way or even goes unnoticed. Originating in Christianity to commemorate the birth of Jesus […]

NUTRITION DURING MENOPAUSE

La nutrición durante la menopausia

  Menopause is a natural transitional stage in a woman’s life that has traditionally been associated with a series of negative stereotypes, such as the loss of youth, beauty, vitality, and good humor. However, in modern times, we are experiencing a significant change in the perception of menopause. CHANGING THE PERCEPTION OF MENOPAUSE It is […]